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NIH researchers develop new tools to demonstrate how environmental agents can lead to diseases.
Researchers have developed a three-dimensional model that shows how exposure to cadmium might lead to congenital heart disease. Affecting nearly 40,000 newborns a year, congenital heart disease is the most common type of birth defect in the United States.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that 24 local law enforcement agencies will receive a total of $11.7 million to help prevent and investigate incidents of violent crime including domestic violence, gun violence, and human trafficking.
The grants represent the 10th round of the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program.… Read full story
As clocks move back to end daylight savings time on Nov. 6, healthcare workers to experience an extra hour on duty.
To honor the service and professionalism of nurses who face extra pressures from work on the night shift, Western Governors University Ohio (WGU Ohio) is delivering Night Shift Nurse Appreciation Kits this week to a number of hospitals and healthcare facilities across the state. … Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Nov 02, 2022
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
November 1
Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Crystal Avenue in Mount Vernon to investigate a menacing incident. The deputies arrived on the scene and spoke with the victims and witnesses.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – November 1, 2022 – After receiving consumer complaints from multiple counties, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is taking Dollar General to court for allegedly advertising goods for one price on shelves and charging a higher price at the register.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – November 1, 2022 – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) announced that applications are being accepted for emergency shelter and supportive services for domestic violence victims and their dependents through the 2023 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) starting today.… Read full story
National Stress Awareness Day on the first Wednesday in November aims to identify and reduce the stress factors in your life.
Everyone has stress. Some stress is good for us. It helps us to respond to changes in life. Stress is our body’s way of protecting itself from harm.… Read full story
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Research explores how new information is consolidated across the sleep-wake cycle.
Using a mouse model, researchers have discovered a new daily rhythm in a type of synapse that dampens brain activity. Known as inhibitory synapses, these neural connections are rebalanced so that we can consolidate new information into long-lasting memories during sleep.… Read full story
Environmental Health Specialist
Knox Public Health
Full-Time
The responsibilities of this position will include but not be limited to: environmental health inspections and investigations of various public and private facilities (e.g., food protection, private water systems, household sewage treatment systems, etc.);