Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority (SIRHA) manages many apartment complexes in southern Iowa. Their Executive Director, Cathy Seddon, recently explained how making the change to smoke-free buildings in Ringgold County has worked well.  A survey completed by tenants showed that a majority were in favor of going smoke free. SIRHA also had open meetings for […]

Thanks to a generous donation from the late Kate Crawford from Tingley, Iowa, home health clients who pay privately for their services will see a decrease in their bills for service beginning January 1, 2014, reflected in their February statements.  For the next six months, 50% of those bills will be paid through “Kate’s Fund.”  Ongoing rate reductions will be dependent upon […]

Ringgold County Hospital hosted a meeting of 23 county residents November 20 to discuss some exciting strategies and events to help Ringgold County promote health to all residents. The group included representatives from the hospital, school districts, county employees, city employees, faith community, local businesses, youth philanthropy, and other health advocates. John Stevens, Live Healthy Iowa Outreach […]

Ringgold County Public Health has both flu shots and FluMist available for children age 6 months to 18 years to help keep them healthy this flu season.  Please call the Public Health office (641-464-0691)  to schedule a time to come in for your vaccination. Flu vaccine is recommended every year.  Children 6 months through 8 years […]