Knox County Tennessee
Request for Grant Proposals (RFGP)
Knox County Health Department is issuing a Request For Grant Proposal for the Health Access Community Initiative Program. This grant program was initiated by the Tennessee Department of Health and is administered through Knox County Health Department. The Health Access Community Initiative Program directs funding to assist organizations in enhancing access to healthcare services for underserved or vulnerable populations.
Knox County Health Department will be soliciting proposals from organizations that clearly demonstrate the ability to provide innovative programming specifically addressing infant mortality and low-birth weight outcomes. Click here for complete RFGP details
Health Department offers free Diabetes Prevention Program
Community-Wide Comprehensive Diabetes Prevention Program
KICK OFF!
6:30pm, Tuesday
September 2, 2008
Victor Ashe Park, 4901 Bradshaw Road
Mosquitoes, Bird Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Knox County Health Department (KCHD) received separate lab reports today confirming the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Knox County. A sample of mosquitoes, called a pool, taken from the 37914 zip code area of Knox County and a bird turned in by law enforcement from the same zip code have both tested positive for the virus. WNV is a mosquito-borne disease which can infect humans, horses and birds.
Knox County Health Department invites you to mark your calendar to join us for this FREE eight-part short film and discussion series exploring racial and socioeconomic inquities in health.
Learn how you can help your health and the environment.
- To find Action Plans for Home and Work (Click Here)
- What Kids Can Do - Protecting the Environment (Click Here)
- To read the News Release (Click Here)
Environmental Health Status Report (Click Here)
Smokefree Tennessee
Tennesseans can breathe smoke-free in all businesses open to the public as a
result of the Tennessee Non-Smokers Protection Act, which went into effect on Oct. 1, 2007. The new law makes it illegal to smoke in most places where people work. If you have any questions about complying with the Tennessee Non-Smokers Protection Act, call 1-800-293-8228 or Knox County Health Department at 215-5200.
Disposal of Household Pharmaceutical Waste
In the past, the recommended way to dispose of expired or unwanted medications, whether prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, was to flush the drugs down the toilet or a drain. While this method prevents anyone else from accidentally taking the medication, research has shown these chemicals can pose a problem to the environment, and so we need to consider other means of disposal. Click here for more information.
