National Children’s Dental Health Month is celebrated each February to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.  Developing good habits at a young age along with regular dental visits will help children to have lifelong healthy teeth and gums. For more information, check out the American Dental Association website.  Several activity sheets listed at […]

Ringgold County Public Health is offering flu shots! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine as soon as the vaccine is available this fall.  Please call our office at 641-464-0691 to schedule.  We accept Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare […]

Did you know almost 85% of people will get HPV in their lifetime? That’s scary— because HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer. What if there was a way to help prevent your child from developing certain types of cancer later in life? Fortunately, there is. It’s the HPV vaccine and it can help […]

Sometimes we take our lungs for granted. They keep us alive and well and for the most part, we don’t need to think about them. That’s why it is important to prioritize your lung health. Your body has a natural defense system designed to protect the lungs, keeping dirt and germs at bay. But there […]