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Mar 20

Rabies- What You Need to Know!

What is Rabies? Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. In the United States, rabies is mostly found in wild animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. However, in many other countries dogs still carry rabies, and […]

Mar 20

**Policy Change for Enviornmental Health Effective March 1, 2024**

Policy Change for Environmental Health- Septic Systems Ringgold County Board of Health has approved a policy change that would require homeowners or property owners to take the same classes required of registered contractors to improve their understanding on how private septic systems work and are maintained if they desire to install their own system. This […]

Jan 16

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

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 […]

Aug 17

Get Ready for the New School Year!

School will be back in session before you know it! Parents urged to schedule child immunizations now, avoid the back-to-school rush. With the new school year just around the corner, Ringgold County Public Health and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) are reminding all parents to ensure their children are up […]