Knox County Health Department and Home Health Agency

Tax dollars allow us to provide various programs that are beneficial to our community.  Below is a list of those programs.

• WIC
• Prenatal Case Management
• Lead Testing
• Community Health Education and Promotion
• Daycare Consultation
• Emergency Planning
• Public Clinics
• Immunization Clinics

Prenatal Case Management-This is a program provided to eligible pregnant women meant to encourage proper prenatal care in order to reduce infant mortality and low birth weights.

Lead Testing- High lead levels can pose a health risk for young children. Children participating in the WIC program will be tested at regular intervals according to WIC guidelines.  Lead testing for non-WIC children is recommended between the ages of 6 months and 3 years of age.

Community Health Education and Promotion- This program is meant to provide information to the community about ways to improve health.

Daycare Consultation- This program assists certified Daycare Providers by offering continuing education as well as keeping them up-to-date on state regulation requirements.

Emergency Planning- KCHD works hand-in-hand with both state and local emergency management organizations to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Your local health department will play a vital role in any event that may occur.

Public Clinics- We provide various clinics throughout the county including Blood Pressure Clinics.

Blood Pressure Clinics Schedule:

Edina Nutrition Site-  2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.

Novelty Senior Center- 1st Thursday of each month at noon.

Immunization Clinics- Immunization Clinics are offered in our office and off-site.

Click here for immunization schedule for children up to age 12.