Sam Duff Community Fridge means veggies 24/7

Kelsey WilsonSouth Knox

The Knox County Health Department is excited to announce a new community resource, the Sam Duff Community Fridge, funded through a contract with the state of Tennessee Project Diabetes grant. …

Mental health reports online

Kelsey WilsonOur Town Health

Knox County observed national Mental Health Awareness Month during May to increase the awareness and understanding of mental health in our community.
Throughout the month, the Knox County Health Department produced …

11 businesses working toward wellness

Kelsey WilsonOur Town Health

Knox County Health Department recognized 11 local businesses prioritizing worksite wellness with a ceremony May 19 at Ijams Nature Center. Co-sponsor was the East Tennessee Wellness Roundtable.
This recognition is granted …

Sayre is interim health officer

Kelsey WilsonOur Town Health

Warren Sayre M.D. has been named interim public health officer for Knox County and will serve through the end of December.
The executive search firm, Baker Tilly, is conducting a nationwide …

Health Department limits services

Kelsey WilsonOur Town Health

To protect the health of clients, patients and staff, the Knox County Health Department is temporarily limiting several services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes include, but are not limited to:

KCHD’s …

COVID-19 information line

Kelsey WilsonOur Town Health

The Knox County Health Department has launched a COVID-19 Public Information Line. The hotline number is 865-215-5555 or individuals may call toll-free at 888-288-6022. The information line will be available …

Walk-In WIC Thursdays

Kelsey WilsonOur Town Health

The Knox County Health Department has designated all Thursdays as ‘walk-in’ days at the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic at 140 Dameron Ave. No appointments are needed on Thursdays …