Health department says bed bug rumors debunked at GHS October 13, 2016 10:35 pm|Galesburg High School is not infested with bed bugs, according to local health officials.
Bird found with West Nile in Knox County September 8, 2016 7:57 pm|Knox County Health officials say a bird has tested positive for West Nile virus in Knox County.
Health department uses federal grant money for software update August 12, 2016 11:21 am|The Knox County Health Department announced yesterday evening its decision to purchase patient-oriented software using funds from a…
Knox County Health Department among Illinois health centers to get federal grant August 11, 2016 11:26 am|CHICAGO (AP) — Seven community health centers across Illinois, including one locally, will split a $245,000 federal grant…
Health Protection Director says area Zika infections unlikely August 2, 2016 7:54 pm|How Zika and other mosquito borne illnesses are spread are on minds around the world as communities deal…
Clinton Foundation health initiative officially underway June 7, 2016 9:18 pm|Local leaders met this morning with Clinton Foundation representatives to begin the multi-year process of improving the health…
Health Department pushing to teach residents about lead poisoning and treatment May 12, 2016 10:58 am|Lead poisoning is the most common environmental health hazard for children in the United States according to the…
Pritchard says Galesburg’s lead response has been “responsible, appropriate and transparent” April 23, 2016 12:16 pm|In continued response to recent reports of high lead levels in Galesburg water and Knox County children, Mayor…
Board of Health discusses updates to lead plan April 15, 2016 11:24 am|Knox County’s Board of Health convened for their regular monthly meeting last night with a hot topic on…
Public Health Week raises wellness awareness April 4, 2016 11:48 pm|Today kicks off National Public Health Week which aims to put the spotlight on improvements that can be…
Knox County Health Department publishes annual report March 11, 2016 1:02 pm|The Knox County Health Department has released their annual report that details improvements in the care they provide.
Knox County teens getting their leadership “on fleek” February 26, 2016 10:28 pm|Today sophomores from across Knox County gathered at Carl Sandburg College in an effort to encourage students in…
County Health Department postpones plans for mobile dental unit amid state budget crisis January 15, 2016 4:47 am|Last month, the Knox County Board of Health approved moving ahead with a mobile dental care unit —…
Taking care this cold and flu season January 1, 2016 6:32 pm|With winter officially underway, cold and flu season is upon us.
Knox County Health Department applying for grant to mobilize dental care December 11, 2015 12:48 pm|The Knox County Board of Health has given their approval to move ahead with applying for a grant…
Knox County Health Department talks state budget impasse November 13, 2015 7:29 am|The Knox County Health Department is doing better than many counties feeling the crunch of a seemingly unending…
KCHD Sticking To Department Budget October 11, 2015 12:43 pm|Illinois’ budget woes continue to effect agencies state wide, and in Knox County many of those agencies are…
Knox County Health Department Hold Drive Up Flu Clinic This Weekend September 22, 2015 8:11 pm|The Knox County Health Department will be holding a drive-up flu clinic on Saturday from 7 to 10…
Mumps Outbreak Spreads At Eastern Illinois University September 15, 2015 7:08 pm|Two cases of mumps have been reported at Eastern Illinois University, after an outbreak erupted in August at…
Number of Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks on the Rise in Quincy September 9, 2015 6:37 pm|The latest report shows 52 people at a Quincy veteran home that have been struck with the Legionnaire’s…