Adair County Public Health

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Summer food programs for kids - Here are some local food sites. If you know of more please let us know! Sharing information so kids don't have to go hungry this summer!

06/02/2026

Some people have been calling WIC participants and pretending to be WIC staff. They ask for personal or financial information, but these calls are not from WIC.

WIC staff will never call you to ask for things like your personal details, bank information, or account numbers. Any call asking for this is a scam.

If you get a call like this:
• Don’t share any information.
• Hang up right away.
• Report the call to your local WIC office.
Your safety and privacy matter. Thank you for staying alert and helping keep our community safe.

05/29/2026

Tick activity in the U.S. has reached levels we haven’t seen in nearly 10 years, and data suggest some states are worse off than others.

05/22/2026

Safe sleep saves lives. Remember your ABCs—Alone, on their Back, in a Crib—to help reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths. Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the most important things you can do for your baby.

Have questions about safe sleep? Call Public Health at 712-523-3405 to learn more and get support for your family. 💛

05/21/2026

Two years ago today, the Greenfield tornado changed our community forever.

Today, we reflect not only on what was lost, but on the incredible resilience, compassion, and unity that helped carry us forward.

To our staff, patients, first responders, volunteers, and community — thank you for showing what it truly means to come together.

Greenfield is strong. ACHS is strong. And together, we continue moving forward. 💚

05/19/2026

Salmonella Outbreak: 5 children age 2 and under sick, 2 hospitalized, in 4 states. All had contact with pet veiled chameleons.

Reptiles can carry Salmonella germs that can make you sick. Take steps to keep yourself and your pet healthy.
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/chameleons-05-26/index.html

05/19/2026

St. John's is open to serve as a storm shelter this evening, Monday, May 18, 2026. There is a tornado shelter room on the lower level, on the south wall.
As always, all are welcome.

05/18/2026

This EMS Week, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and quick response of our EMS team. 🚑💚

Thank you for being there in life’s most critical moments and for serving our communities with skill, courage, and heart every single day. Your commitment does not go unnoticed — we are grateful for all that you do!

05/17/2026