On behalf of the Foundation for Knox Community Hospital, we are excited to announce the purchase of the Scout Radar Localization System, an innovative technology that enhances precision and comfort in breast cancer surgery. This major advancement amounts to $82,545, which was made possible through the work of the local Go Pink Committee: Barbara Barry, Chair, Amy Brechler, Diane Carioti, Julie …
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Physicians, leaders, and clinicians at Knox Community Hospital areproud to announce that The Center for Wound Healinghas been awarded the prestigious Robert A. Warriner III,M.D., Clinical Excellence Award by Healogics, the nation’slargest provider of advanced wound care services. ThisCenter has scored in the top 10 percent of eligibleHealogics® Wound Care Centers® on the ClinicalExcellence measure, which is the Comprehensive HealingRate …
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Self-referral mammograms are now available at Knox Community Hospital. Patients no longer need a Primary Care referral to schedule a screening mammogram. Prevention and early detection are the keys to optimizing breast health. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends that women begin having yearly mammograms at age 40, earlier if they are considered high risk. Mammograms are simple procedures …
Read More »Knox Community Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Tamara Holzer, DO, FACOS, CPE, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). With a distinguished career as a general surgeon spanning 14 years, 6 of those at KCH, Dr. Holzer will continue her clinical practice while embracing this new leadership position. In her role as CMO, she will be responsible for …
Read More »Knox Community Hospital has received several American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, …
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June 19, 2025 – Mount Vernon, OH – Knox Community Hospital is excited to bring back Neurology as it welcomes Neurologist, Trevor Moravec, MD. Dr. Moravec attended the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine in Reno, NV. He then did his residency at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He will start in August of 2025. …
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The purpose of the Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship is to provide scholarship support to Knox County high school or college students who are pursuing or plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in the Health Care field. Applications were reviewed and selected by the Knox Community Hospital Scholarship Committee, based on their scholastic standing, community involvement, and financial need. This year, 12 …
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KCH invites the community to attend the Annual Cancer Survivor Events to celebrate our local cancer survivors on Wednesday, June 11. This free event will be held at the Glenn A. Gallagher Centre community room; doors open at 5:30 pm, with the program and speakers beginning at 6 pm. The American Cancer Society declares that a cancer survivor is “anyone …
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National Nurses Month, celebrated in May, is a time to recognize and honor the contributions of nurses. A week-long celebration from May 6-12 is known as National Nurses Week, and the month of May is dedicated to acknowledging their vital role in healthcare. They know firsthand what their patients need to be safe and comfortable and how to improve their quality of …
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KCH is partnering with Safe Kids Worldwide to host a FREE drive-up car seat check on Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM – 2 PM in the Wright Family Medical Pavilion main parking lot. Getting car seats checked is crucial because it ensures proper installation and use, significantly reducing the risk of serious injury or death in a crash. Our …
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