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COVID-19 vaccine clinic moving from mall to health department

Knox County Health Department offering young children COVID vaccine

Children between six months and four years are now eligible to receive the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. The Knox County Health Department will begin offering the infant and pediatric vaccines starting on Thursday, June 30th, at the Unified Command's Vaccine Center at the former Bergner's Store, between 8:30 and 10:30. "The parents of young children can breathe a sigh of relief as those 6 months and up are eligible to get their safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine," said Public Health Administrator Michele Gabriel. "Parents have been patiently waiting for a vaccine for younger children, and now we are ready to help our little ones get the best protection. I am grateful to every Knox County resident who has gotten their COVID vaccine, taking action to keep themselves, and all our friends, families, and neighbors safe. I urge parents to get their children vaccinated so they can enjoy their summer and get ready for the fall, knowing they are protected. Parenta

Knox Community Health Center celebrating 10 year anniversary with health fair

The Knox Community Health Center is celebrating 10 years as a federally qualified health center. The celebration will include a health fair on the front lawn of the health care center tomorrow afternoon from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. As part of the activities, representatives from the health center will be handing out free COVID-19 self-testing kits, N95 masks, and offering COVID-19 vaccines. Michele Gabriel, the Public Health Administrator and CEO of the KCHC said in a statement that, "We are honored to say that the Knox Community Health Center has been serving the community for 10 years." She goes on to say that the last 10 years were achieved through teamwork and dedication towards patient care from the staff and trust in them from their patients with their healthcare needs. "Being a federally qualified health center means that we can provide accessible and high-quality health care, behavioral health services, and dental care to our patients regardless of their ability to pay.

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