by design | Feb 11, 2021 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Within the first 24 hours of KCHD rolling out its vaccine waitlist, more than 6,600 qualifying individuals had signed up. “We are hearing from folks in our community about how easy it was to sign up and how grateful they are for this option,” said Dr. Martha Buchanan,...
by design | Feb 10, 2021 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) last week requested the State investigate a discrepancy of 975 second-dose Pfizer vaccines. Yesterday, the State confirmed the doses had been shipped to KCHD, but the Health Department has no record of receiving the vaccines....
by design | Feb 9, 2021 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Tomorrow, the Knox County Health Department will roll out a new online registration platform so qualifying individuals can join a waitlist for future vaccination opportunities. Health care workers, first responders and those 70 years and older can sign up on the...
by design | Feb 9, 2021 | The Daily Focus
MEDIC Regional Blood Center is celebrating the late Coach Pat Summitt by hosting a special week each year. MEDIC will donate $5 per donor to the Pat Summitt Foundation during this week’s We Back Pat Week February 8 – 12. Donors will receive a special edition We...
by design | Feb 8, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Nonprofit agencies that serve Knoxville residents’ community development needs can apply for funding from grant programs managed by the City’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department. Funding is available from the Community Development Block Grant...
by design | Feb 7, 2021 | The Daily Focus
The Knox County Legislative Delegation is now accepting resumes from interested individuals who may wish to serve on the Knox County Election Commission. The election commission is comprised of 5 people: 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats. Each individual serves a two-year...
