by design | Jul 1, 2021 | The Daily Focus
National blood shortage continues MEDIC is expanding its Independence Day celebration to a full week. Holidays bring increased blood product usage. The promotion is an effort to bring in donors as well as thank them for spending their time with us this summer. MEDIC...
by design | Jun 30, 2021 | The Daily Focus
New laws will go into effect on July 1 in Tennessee to help improve the health and welfare of Tennesseans. These laws are focused on increasing access to patient-centered care as well as providing resources to families in need. Among these new laws is the enactment...
by design | Jun 30, 2021 | The Daily Focus
This week’s spotlight highlights KCHD’s School-based Dental Prevention Program This summer the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) School-based Dental Prevention Program will host a series of free dental health events for children and young adults from 4 to 21 years...
by design | Jun 29, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Lane Closures Halted for Independence Day Holiday Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes...
by design | Jun 28, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Local first responders work together to increase blood donations The Tennessee Highway Patrol, Rural Metro Fire, UTK Police Dept, and the Knoxville Sheriff’s offices are all teaming up with the American Red Cross to see who can recruit the most blood donors and earn...
by design | Jun 27, 2021 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knox County Merit System Council met Wednesday afternoon in the Small Assembly Room of the City-County Building and voted to re-elect their leader. Gina Oster was nominated by Jim Jennings and approved for the...
