By Phone
You can reach us by calling 740-392-2200. For individual staff extensions, check out the staff directory. We have an automated answering system. Extensions for specific divisions are as follows:
| Receptionist/Operator | 0 | Public Health Outreach | 5 |
| Community Health Center | 1 | Health Education (PEP) | 6 |
| Environmental Health | 3 | Vital Statistics | 7 |
| WIC | 4 | Admin/HR/Vital Stats | 8 |
The direct phone line for the Medical Clinic is 740-399-8008.
The direct phone line for the Dental Clinic is 740-399-8008.
For public health emergencies during non-business hours, including all notifiable/reportable conditions call 740-397-3333, Ext.#1
By Fax
You can send a document to us using the following phone numbers:
| Main Office | 740-392-9613 |
| Emergency Preparedness | 740-399-8013 |
| Health Center (Medical/Dental) | 740-399-8012 |
| WIC Clinic | 740-399-8010 |
By Email
For general information, you can email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
By Mail
Our mailing address is:
Knox Public Health
11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd.
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
We are closed all federal holidays. Listed are the 2023 closures:
- New Year's Day (observed) - Monday, January 2, 2023
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January 16, 2023
- President's Day - Monday, February 20, 2023
- Memorial Day - Monday, May 29, 2023
- Independence Day - Monday, July 4, 2023
- Labor Day - Monday, September 4, 2023
- Juneteenth - Monday, June 19, 2023
- Columbus Day - Monday, October 9, 2023
- Veteran's Day (observed) - Friday, November 10, 2023
- Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 23, 2023 & Friday, November 24, 2023
- Christmas - Monday, December 25, 2023
The following dates are closures due to staff meetings:
- (starting at 2:30 pm) Friday, February 17, 2023
- (starting at 2:30 pm) Friday, May 19, 2023
- (starting at 2:30 pm) Friday, August 25, 2023
- (starting at Noon) Friday, December 15, 2023
