Month: October 2018
Attorney General DeWine Reminds Residents to Dispose of Unneeded Prescription Drugs Tomorrow
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging residents to safely dispose of any unneeded prescription drugs during the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which will take place across the country on Saturday.
Ohioans can dispose of any unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription medications at locations across the state on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 10:00 a.m.… Read full story
Knox Community Hospital Offers Another New Service Line
Patients seeking the specialty of gastroenterology can now receive expert care right here at Knox Community Hospital. KCH is pleased to announce the addition of Bennie R. Upchurch, MD to the Department of Specialty Care—Gastroenterology. As recently as August 2018, Dr.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Municipal Court Warrants List
Yes Renewal Fire Signs
Recently, signs such as the one we have posted here stating “YES RENEWAL FIRE” have been placed throughout the community. Please understand that we greatly appreciate the support and the efforts that have went into it, but the fire district is not responsible for these signs.… Read full story
Patrol Offers Pedestrian Safety Tips Ahead of Halloween
COLUMBUS – People walk or run for various reasons. Whether it’s exercise, down the street to the coffee shop or around the neighborhood during trick-or-treating, safety should be a primary concern. This is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding both pedestrians and motorists that pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility.… Read full story
HHS Advances Payment Model to Lower Drug Costs for Patients
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced and sought input on a new “International Pricing Index” (IPI) payment model to reduce what Americans pay for prescription drugs.
Veteran’s Christmas Ham Vouchers
Stop in and get your Christmas ham vouchers!
Vouchers will end at the end of this month so we can place the order.
Sensory Sensitive Movies
For these showings, the lights will be brought up and the sound turned down. Families will be able to bring their own gluten free, casein free snacks. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing – in other words the “no talking” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.… Read full story
Health Department Advises to Have Fun, But Be Safe During Halloween
There is a fine line between fun and safety concerns when it comes to Halloween. “Everyone wants to have fun, yet we want everyone to be safe,” said Pam Palm, director of planning, education, and promotion for the Knox County Health Department.