Knox County Health Department and Knox Community Health Center

Knox County Health Department and Knox Community Health Center The Knox County Health Department is dedicated to addressing everyday public health issues. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. mail:
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Knox County Health Department Open 8am-4pm
Knox Community Health Center Open 7am -5pm
Monday through Friday Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights

activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete
a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
[email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Spanish NDS

Para todos los demás programas de asistencia de nutrición del FNS, agencias estatales o locales y sus subreceptores, deben publicar la siguiente Declaración de No Discriminación:

De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad está prohibida de discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género y orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o retorsión por actividades previas de derechos civiles. La información sobre el programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas que no sean el inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios alternos de comunicación para obtener la información del programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas americano (ASL), etc.) deben comunicarse con la agencia local o estatal responsable de administrar el programa o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comuníquese con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339. Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el reclamante debe llenar un formulario AD-3027, formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA, el cual puede obtenerse en línea en:https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/usda-program-discrimination-complaint-form-spanish.pdf, de cualquier oficina de USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida a USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre del demandante, la dirección, el número de teléfono y una descripción escrita de la acción discriminatoria alegada con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR) sobre la naturaleza y fecha de una presunta violación de derechos civiles. El formulario AD-3027 completado o la carta debe presentarse a USDA por:

(1) correo:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
(2) fax:
(833) 256-1665 o (202) 690-7442; o
(3) correo electrónico:
[email protected]

Esta entidad es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

It's the second week of September, which means it's time to add to our emergency kit!WEEK 2:📻Weather radio🧽Wet wipes📱Por...
09/10/2026

It's the second week of September, which means it's time to add to our emergency kit!

WEEK 2:
📻Weather radio
🧽Wet wipes
📱Portable charger
📄Important documents (copy of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records)
😷 Masks
💧Water, add one more gallon per family member

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day. We remember those we lost to su***de, honor those who are quietly fighti...
09/10/2026

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day. We remember those we lost to su***de, honor those who are quietly fighting their own battles each day, and stand with the families, friends, and communities supporting them through it all. No one should ever have to carry their heaviest burdens alone🎗💜.

If you need immediate support, call the su***de prevention hotline at 988.

Are you pregnant or have a baby under 6 months old? Our Better Birth Outcomes program can guide you through any health a...
09/10/2026

Are you pregnant or have a baby under 6 months old? Our Better Birth Outcomes program can guide you through any health and wellness concerns with the support of dedicated nurses! Let’s work together to make a positive difference for you and your baby!

Our community partners participated in an emergency preparedness exercise a few weeks ago! They had to work together thr...
09/09/2026

Our community partners participated in an emergency preparedness exercise a few weeks ago! They had to work together through a radiological event. A big thanks to our Emergency Response Coordinator Mandy Seidel for hosting this exercise!

To celebrate Food Safety Education Month, we are highlighting our Environmental Health Inspectors here at the Knox Count...
09/08/2026

To celebrate Food Safety Education Month, we are highlighting our Environmental Health Inspectors here at the Knox County Health Department! First up is Lauren Wallace, who joined the environmental health team in January 2026 🌟 See her food safety tip below!

We are extremely grateful to be one of the 2026 Turnout Grant recipients from the Galesburg Community Foundation!
09/08/2026

We are extremely grateful to be one of the 2026 Turnout Grant recipients from the Galesburg Community Foundation!

The Turnout Awards Grants to 46 Local Nonprofits Galesburg, IL., (September 8, 2026): 46 nonprofit organizations across Knox, Warren, and Henderson counties have been awarded grants through Galesburg Community Foundation’s 2026 Turnout Annual Grant Cycle. The grants will support projects and p...

Everyone deserves access to life-saving preventative health screenings, regardless of insurance coverage. If you live in...
09/07/2026

Everyone deserves access to life-saving preventative health screenings, regardless of insurance coverage. If you live in Knox, Warren, or Henderson counties, with no insurance, or high out-of-pocket expenses with your current health plan, the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program can provide breast and cervical screenings! Applications are available to fill out on our website! Call (309)344-2224

We are closed today, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen tomorrow, September 8th, at our regularly ...
09/07/2026

We are closed today, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen tomorrow, September 8th, at our regularly scheduled hours!

Are you needing confidential STI testing? The Knox County Health Department has you covered! Call (309) 344- 2224 to sch...
09/06/2026

Are you needing confidential STI testing? The Knox County Health Department has you covered! Call (309) 344- 2224 to schedule an appointment today.

Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help the growth of your littles! Luckily ther...
09/06/2026

Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help the growth of your littles! Luckily there are so many creative ways to add fruits and veggies into your meals! Keep a bowl of grapes or baby carrots in the fridge, use veggies to top dishes like pizza and pasta, try blending fruit into yogurt or adding them to the batter for muffins or pancakes!

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1361 W. Fremont Street
Galesburg, IL
61401

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