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KCHD’s Parents as Teachers Program to Host New Virtual Event

WEBThe Knox County Health Department (KCHD) Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is launching a new virtual Kindergarten Readiness Workshop. This free event is …

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More than 6,600 people sign up on KCHD’s waitlist within the first …

WEBWithin the first 24 hours of KCHD rolling out its vaccine waitlist, more than 6,600 qualifying individuals had signed up. “We are hearing from folks in our community about how easy …

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The Knoxville Focus for March 18, 2024

WEBThe Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has launched a COVID-19 Public Information Line effective today. The hotline number is 865-215-5555 or individuals may call toll-free …

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The Knoxville Focus for April 22, 2024

WEBFor those who qualify, KCHD will send an enrollment code to sign up for free. For any questions or help signing up, email [email protected] or call 865-215-5170. …

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The Knoxville Focus for April 15, 2024

WEBNavigating the complex system of health and social services can be challenging for many families. Therefore, the Knox County Health Department has joined a state program to …

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The Knoxville Focus for May 6, 2024

WEBRemote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – is proud to announce a new, …

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KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Community Health The Knoxville Focus

WEBThose who are interested should call 865-215-5170 or visit the Diabetes Management website to register. Today an estimated 29 million people are living with …

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KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Women’s Health Clinic The Knoxville …

WEBThis week’s spotlight highlights KCHD’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) Women’s Health …

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Co-Responder Teams Address Mental Health Crises in Knoxville

WEBIn the fall of 2020, local leaders established the Co-Responder Program within the Knoxville Police Department. The program pairs a behavioral health specialist …

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KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Environmental Health Air Quality …

WEBA reminder to be mindful while participating in open burning. As autumn approaches, Knox County Health Department (KCHD) Air Quality division wants to …

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KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Childhood Nutrition Promotion The …

WEBThe Knox County Health Department (KCHD) Nutrition Education Activity Training (N.E.A.T.) is a nutrition education program in the county’s Healthy Weight division that …

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KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Keeping Babies Safe The Knoxville Focus

WEBThis week’s spotlight highlights KCHD’s Strong Baby and Safe Sleep Projects. The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) Strong Baby and Safe Sleep projects …

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KCHD Holding Community Flu Clinics The Knoxville Focus

WEBThe Knox County Health Department will host two community flu vaccination clinics at the end of this month. September 24: Haslam-Sansom Ministry …

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Can I Stay On My Spouse’s Medical Insurance After We Are …

WEBWhen we circle back to our original question though, the clear answer is, no. The law does not allow spouses to remain on each other’s medical insurance after they are divorced. …

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KCHD’s next Diabetes Management Series starts Oct. 5

WEBFree classes open to the public The Knox County Health Department’s (KCHD) next Diabetes Management Series takes place Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12 and 19, from 6 to 7 …

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KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Senior Fall Prevention The Knoxville Focus

WEBKCHD encourages seniors to complete their Falls Free Check-Up It’s Fall Prevention Awareness Week! To help kick off this week, the Knox County Health …

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The Knoxville Focus for April 1, 2024

WEBThe Free Medical Clinic of America in South Knoxville has appointed a new Executive Director as it continues to drive growth in services and reach. Erica Lyon has more than …

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KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Substance Misuse Response Work The

WEBAny Knox County resident 18 years or older who could benefit from additional support due to alcohol or drug use can contact KCHD’s Curtis Davis at 865-228-0511 or …

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Doctor In the Senate: Royal S. Copeland of New York

WEBBorn in Dexter. Michigan on November 7, 1868, Royal S. Copeland attended local schools and what eventually became Eastern Michigan University. He went on to get an …

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