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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 partners with …

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Knox County Health Department Offering Diabetes Prevention …

WebThe Knox County Health Department is enrolling participants for a free, 12-month, online diabetes prevention program for Knox County residents that begins in …

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Classes are free and open to the public

WebDiabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and lower-extremity amputations. In 2014, it was estimated that 10.5 percent of …

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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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Kevin Parton Named Health Dept Senior Director The Knoxville …

WebKNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Kevin Parton has been named Senior Director of the Knox County Health Department. Prior to serving as Interim Senior Director after the retirement of Dr. …

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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 Clinic …

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KCHD Holding Community Flu Clinics The Knoxville Focus

WebThe first health department in Tennessee to achieve national voluntary accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Knox County Health …

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KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Community Health Access and …

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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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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Positively Living & Choice Health Network continues Hope …

WebPositively Living & Choice Health Network is a 501(c)(3) public health nonprofit serving Tennessee’s most vulnerable populations: more than 6,000 individuals and families …

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

WebThe Knox County Health Department (KCHD) Strong Baby and Safe Sleep projects promote healthier families and infants by providing education and resources to …

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The Knoxville Focus for April 29, 2024

WebAdditionally, we look forward to putting our commitment to health equity and community wellness into action through on-the-ground volunteerism with Takeda employees across …

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Dr. Hardy’s building being expanded in East Knoxville

WebCherokee Health System bought the buildings in 2012 and has a community care facility at the former office of Dr. Walter Hardy, the first African-American physician in Knoxville. …

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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 open to all …

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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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KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week

WebThis week’s spotlight highlights KCHD’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program The Knox County Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) …

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KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Environmental Health Air Quality …

WebAs autumn approaches, Knox County Health Department (KCHD) Air Quality division wants to remind the community to be mindful while participating in open burning …

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What’s the Mental Health Court

WebThe session is sponsored by the Knoxville Bar Association and entitled “Mental Health Court 101.” Several speakers will address the program. The speakers …

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Focus on the Law: Mental Health Commitments The Knoxville Focus

WebBy Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law. “Commitment” is the common term used to describe the group of procedures for detaining or admitting someone who is mentally ill …

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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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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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