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National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Teens are encouraged to take the quiz on May7.
Parents are encouraged to discuss the quiz with their teenagers...
Message from Mark Jones, Director
Knox County Board of Health Chairperson Rebecca E. Gompf, DVM, PhD presents former County Commissioner and long-time Board of Health member John Mills with a plaque to commemorate his years of service. Knox County Health Department Director Mark Jones and the entire Health Department staff extend their gratitude to Mr. Mills for his support of public health initiatives over the years and his deep commitment to the health and welfare of Knox County residents. Best wishes on your retirement from Knox County, Mr. Mills!
Knox County Health Department Presents Forum on the Impact of Teen Pregnancy on our Community
National Women's Health Week is May 13-19, 2007
National Women's Health Week is observed every year to focus attention on educating women about making healthy lifestyle choices and the importance of taking appropriate health-related actions based on individual background and risk factors. This year's theme is "It's Your Time! Pamper Your Mind, Body and Spirit." As part of this year's celebration, Ms. Sandra Burke, president and CEO of Girls Incorporated of Memphis and former assistant commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, will present a forum on "Impact of Teen Pregnancy on Our Community" from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 18, in the auditorium of the main Health Department at 140 Dameron Avenue. Ms. Burke will highlight the impact teen pregnancy has on our economy and the generation of children born to children. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend...
Posted May 11, 2007
Knox County Health Department's Hardy Clinic Offers Public Health Screenings During National Women's Health Week, May 13-19
National Women's Health Week (May 13-19, 2007) is observed every year to focus attention on educating women about making healthy lifestyle choices and the importance of taking appropriate health-related actions based on individual background and risk factors. This year's theme is "It's Your Time! Pamper Your Mind, Body and Spirit." As part of this year's activities, Knox County Health Department is hosting a day of educational activities and health screenings for the public on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at its new Hardy Clinic, located at 2202 Martin Luther King Avenue. Refreshments, educational displays and facility tours also will be provided...
Posted May 11, 2007
Fountain City Parents Invited to Give Feedback on Safe Routes to School
May 14 -18 is Walk and Wheel to School Week and Fountain City Elementary is celebrating with rewards and healthy treats for children who ride their bicycles or walk to school. Additionally, Knox County Health Department and the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization, as part of their Safe Routes to School program, is hosting a workshop on Thursday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fountain City Elementary School gym to discuss making it safer for Fountain City Elementary and Gresham Middle School children to walk or bicycle to school. Parents are invited to give input on what improvements are needed in the area to make it safer for children traveling to those schools. This information will be used to write a grant application for funding for improvements through the Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program...
Posted May 11, 2007
National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, May 2, 2007: Teens Nationwide Take Online Quiz
Sex is always an awkward topic of discussion for parents and teens. Parents want to convey their values to their children, help them make the right decisions and keep them safe from unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease, but are often hesitant to broach the subject because of embarrassment. To help parents with their efforts, the Knox Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative (KAPPI) and the Knox County Health Department is urging families to take an online quiz together during National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy on Wed, May 2...
Posted May 11, 2007
Partnership Give Kids Something to Smile About
On Friday, Feb. 2, for the second year, the Knox County Health Department, the Second District Dental Society and Head Start have teamed up for Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) day, which provides free preventive and restorative dental services to children from low-income families...
Posted February 8, 2007
Knox County Health Department supports local restaurant going smoke-free
Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale, Smoke-Free Knoxville and the Knox County Health Department marked Regas Restaurant’s first day as a smoke-free establishment with a special presentation and luncheon yesterday.
Posted March 21, 2007
Health Department Names Ranee Randby Community Relations Director
The Knox County Health Department has named Ranee Randby Public Health Community Relations Director. In the newly created position Randy will pursue, maintain and enhance the Knox County Health Department's vision of making every person a healthy person through effective communications with Health Department clients, other health care providers, the news media, and its many other constituencies
Posted January 24, 2007
The Knox County Health Department Offers Free Diabetes Management Series
Day-to-day management of diabetes can be confusing and overwhelming. That’s why the Knox County Health Department is offering a series of diabetes management classes on Thursday afternoons in February. The classes will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22 in the Knox County Health Department auditorium at 140 Dameron Avenue. Classes are free.
Posted January 29, 2007
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Mercury Thermometer Exchange Program
12/8/2005
- Knoxville World AIDS Day Events
11/29/2005
- High Risk Flu Clinic
10/8/2005
- Knox County Students participate in 6th Annual International Walk to School Week (IWALK)
10/4/2005
- KCHD Partners with MAXIM Health Systems to Provide Flu Shots to High-Risk Persons
9/27/2005
- West Nile Virus is confirmed in Knox County birds.
8/05/2005
- Knox County Health Department Supports Hepatitis A Vaccination Efforts
The Knox County Health Department will be supporting the East Tennessee Regional Health Office in their Hepatitis A vaccination efforts.
The East Tennessee Regional Health Office has opened a mass vaccination clinic in Lafollette, TN to provide IsG to patrons of a Campbell County restaurant who were potentially exposed to Hepatitis A. In response, the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has provided 10 employees each day to support ETRHO's efforts ...
- Knox County Health Department officials received confirmation today from the Tennessee Department of Health that West Nile Virus (WNV) was found in one crow tested from west Knox County. This is the first evidence of WNV among birds in Knox County and the State of Tennessee this year...
- Obesity - Leaders proclaim the region's number one public health problem and announce plans to address high rates of overwieght and obesity...
- Flu shots available to all Knox County Residents Monday, February 14th...
- Hypertension Study Released
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness & Information Day 2005...
- "Recruitment and Training for Knox County's Emergency Response Plan"...
- Flu Vaccine Shortage...
