Ringgold County Public Health has confirmed 2 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, within the county. Pertussis is a bacterial disease that causes severe spells of coughing. It can occur at any age, but it is most common in infants less than a year of age. Pertussis can lead to pneumonia, convulsions, inflammation of the […]

Check out this website to get a free downloadable calendar filled with activities to engage your child in literacy activities.  Be sure to scroll down to access the free coloring/activity sheets to accompany the theme promoted during the month.  Special days are celebrated each month and include activities related to those days.  Books by the Bushel is also […]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its decision on the implementation of the Iowa Health Link managed care program.  The program will now begin on March 1, 2016, instead of January 1, 2016. In the meantime, Medicaid members can continue to see their current providers.  Letters are being mailed by December […]

In an effort to support our community during the holidays, the Ringgold County Wellness Committee has asked each department to set up a tree in the courthouse and decorate it with a theme that would pertain to their department.  The public (and employees) will vote between December 1-11 by donating a canned good in a Christmas wrapped paper […]