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Oct 26

World Diabetes Day is November 14 “Know your risk, Know your response”

World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14 each year.  The theme for 2023 is “Access to Diabetes Care.” Education and prevention are about knowing the warning signs and risks associated with diabetes, knowing who can help to manage and control diabetes and what to do if you are a sufferer.  You also need to know […]

Oct 26

Office Closed for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving

The Ringgold County Public Health agency will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day, and Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Aug 31

RSV- Plan to Prevent It!

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) causes mild, cold-like symptoms for most persons, but infants and older persons are at risk for severe complications, including death. This year, those groups at risk are eligible for treatment to prevent this virus for the upcoming season when RSV typically circulates from late fall to early spring. Ringgold County Public […]

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 […]