According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), over 150 people with pertussis (whooping cough) have been reported so far in 2012. This is 121% over the number of cases reported at this time in 2011. The actual number of cases is probably much higher, because most adults with pertussis are not diagnosed or […]

Ringgold County Public Health suggests using the town whistle as a daily walking reminder, giving new life to the daily signal. The whistle is one of Iowa’s longest-lived and loudest traditions. Before telephones and other technology, the whistle was used for fire and other town emergencies. Most recently, it signaled the start and end of […]

Ringgold County Public Health transitioned efforts April 1, 2012 from the two-year tobacco prevention project to additional areas that make healthy living easier. A new five-year plan includes increasing physical activity, healthy eating options, managing weight, and tobacco-free living.  Public Health will support community-level efforts to reduce chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Chronic […]