Knox Public Health (KPH) has received a $27,500 grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety to promote traffic safety awareness in Knox County. This annual competitive funding supports initiatives coordinated by the Knox County Safe Communities Coalition, which KPH leads. The Safe Communities Grant focuses on the following five primary goals: increasing seat belt usage, increasing seat belt and …
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Knox Public Health (KPH) is proud to join communities across America in celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on November 21, 2024. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize NRHD. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power …
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Knox Public Health kicked off the community clinic schedule for flu and COVID vaccines on Wednesday, September 25 at the Centerburg Senior Center and Bladensburg Activity Center. Flu vaccines will be available for adults and children, ages, 6 mos. of age and older. COVID-19 vaccines will be available for ages 12+, anyone under the age of 12 can schedule an …
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) recognizes September as National Recovery Month. This national observance is a time to celebrate those who have overcome Substance Use Disorder (SUD), support those still on their recovery journey, and remember those we have lost. At Knox Public Health, we strive year-round to promote health and resilience among people in recovery …
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