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Breast and Cervical Cancer (IBCCP)
The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, or IBCCP, is an Illinois program that offers free mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams, and Pap tests. IBCCP also offers treatment benefits to women who are diagnosed with cancer through the program. Women who are diagnosed with cancer outside of the program may also qualify for free treatment through IBCCP.
To schedule an appointment, call the health department, at 309-344-2224.
To schedule an appointment, call the health department, at 309-344-2224.
There are no income guidelines for this program.
You may be eligible if:
You may be eligible if:
- You live in Knox, Warren, or Henderson Counties (if you live outside these counties, you can find your local IBCCP agency by calling 888-522-1282).
- You do not have insurance or your insurance will not cover these services.
- You are between the ages or 40 to 64, however, women younger than 40 may be eligible in some cases.
Community Health Center
To schedule an appointment, please call 309-344-2225.
Please bring the following:
- Driver’s License or State ID
- Health Insurance Card
- 30 days proof of total household income to apply for Sliding Fee Scale
- List of current medication, dosage and how many times a day you take the medication
- Personal health history
- Current and past health issues and treatments
- Any recent discharge paperwork from Urgent Care or Emergency Room visits
- Immunization records
- Medical records and/or test results
- Knowledge of your family health history including any conditions that run in your family.
The Sliding Fee Scale can provide discounts to patients for medical, dental, or behavioral health services. It is based on household income and family size. For more information, refer to Cost & Insurance.
COVID-19
COVID-19 tests are done only appointment. To make an appointment, call 309-344-2225.
Where Can You Get Vaccinated
Please continue to monitor our website for COVID-19 vaccine availability.
Individuals under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A parental consent form must be signed before the vaccine can be administered.
Please remember to bring your vaccine card for second, third, or booster doses.
Please continue to monitor our website for COVID-19 vaccine availability.
Individuals under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A parental consent form must be signed before the vaccine can be administered.
Please remember to bring your vaccine card for second, third, or booster doses.
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. Symptoms may appear from 2-14 days after being exposed to someone with COVID-19. The most common symptoms include a fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Other symptoms may include: loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, headache, muscle or body aches, and shortness of breath.
You should seek emergency medical attention if you develop any of the following:
You should seek emergency medical attention if you develop any of the following:
- trouble breathing
- persistent pain or pressure in chest
- confusion
- inability to wake or stay awake
- pale, gray, or blue-colored lips, skin, or nails
If you test positive for COVID-19 or develop symptoms that you suspect is COVID-19, but have not yet tested positive, you should isolate to avoid spreading COVID-19 to others. Please follow the CDC's guidelines for Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 to determine how long you should isolation and what precautions you should take.
Environmental Health
Childhood blood lead tests are available at the Knox County Health Department by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 309-344-2224. For more information about childhood blood lead level test, refer to IDPH Families of Lead Exposed Children.
The Knox County Health Department tests the following birds from May to September.
Call the Knox County Health Department at 304-344-2224 to report one of the previously specified birds. Birds must have died from natural causes and cannot be decayed to be tested for West Nile.
- Blue Jay
- Cardinal
- Cat bird
- Crows
- Finch
- Flycatcher
- Grackle
- Mockingbird
- Robin
- Sparrow
- Starling
- Swallow
- Warbler
- Wren
Call the Knox County Health Department at 304-344-2224 to report one of the previously specified birds. Birds must have died from natural causes and cannot be decayed to be tested for West Nile.
Find contact information
All contact information, including phone numbers, extensions, and fax number, for the Knox County Health Department and the Knox Community Health Center, are available on the Contact Us page.
Food Safety
Information about temporary food permits are available here.
For additional information about health inspections, please see our Knox County Food Inspections webpage.
Reports and Records
Requests for Vital Records should be directed to the Knox County Clerk.
Annual Reports are available here.
More information about the Freedom of Information Act is available here.
Requests can be made using the FOIA form to kchdfoia@knoxcountyhealth.org.
Requests can be made using the FOIA form to kchdfoia@knoxcountyhealth.org.