Free Diabetes Self-Management Classes May 21st, 22nd and 24th, 2012 5:30PM. Pre-registration is required, call 606-546-3486 .

Mission Statement

The Knox County Health Department is committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we will strive to deliver high quality, cost-effective healthcare in the community we serve and work to protect the health of the public to the best of our ability.




    Food Safety Training
    1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Call to confirm class schedule at 606-546-3486
    Childhood Vaccines
    11 year old – required vaccines as of July 1:
    Tdap
    Menactra
    2nd Varicella
    Gardasil (optional and available for girls and boys.)
    Young Adult Vaccines (Catch-Up Program)
    Ages 19 – 26 year olds ($ 4.00 per dose until supplies run out)
    Hep A – 2 dose
    Gardasil – 3 dose
    Menactra
    Varicella
    Tdap
  • Adult Vaccines (while available)
    Tdap - $ 4.00
    Pneumonia - $ 10.00
  • Women's Health Day May 9th. 25 Services for $25.00 You must register for this event.
  • Family Planning Scheduled every other Monday
  • Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening scheduled every Tuesday & Thursday. Call for appointment.
  • The Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center Mobile Mammography Van will be at Knox County Health Department every month, please call for an appointment.
  • Knox County Health Coalition meets 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:00 at Union College in the Patridge Room of the Student Center.  Call Belinda Prichard for details
  • Zumba Monday and Thursday at 4:30 at the Knox County Health Department (fun way to lose weight and get into shape) call Belinda Prichard for details
  • Diabetes Support Group meets 2nd Monday of Feb, April, June, Aug,Oct months at the Knox County Health Department at 2:00PM, Call Belinda for more information. May 21,22,24 2012 5:30-8:30 Diabetes Self-Management Classes. Call to register.
  • Knox County Women’s Cancer Support Group meets the last Monday of each month at 6:00 at Tammy’s Café on Knox Street.  Call Rita or Jerri for more information.

Call (606)546-3486 for appointments, information or questions.