by design | Jul 5, 2021 | The Daily Focus
The Knoxville Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Program provides free assistance to qualified homeowners, landlords and tenants who want to protect themselves and their families from lead-based paint hazards. Lead poisoning is a dangerous but preventable health...
by design | Jul 4, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Did you know your heart beats about 115,000 times each day, pumping over 2,000 gallons of blood? A healthy heart is a critical component of overall good health. Embracing a healthy lifestyle can prevent heart disease and lower your risk of having a heart attack...
by design | Jul 3, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Motorists traveling in Knox County should be aware of upcoming traffic changes along Alcoa Highway in Knox County. Beginning on Thursday, July 8, the southbound ramp on Alcoa Highway to Montlake Drive will be opened. This will allow motorists direct access to...
by design | Jul 2, 2021 | The Daily Focus
The Tennessee Historical Commission (THC), the state agency that is designated as the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), today announced the addition of seven properties to the National Register of Historic Places. They include a WWII-era aircraft hangar,...
by design | Jul 1, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Conservative Devin Driscoll released the following statement after announcing his candidacy today for Knox County Commission At Large Seat 11: “Growing up in Knox County, I learned the importance of hard work, community and the Volunteer Spirit. This is where I...
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...
