Adair County Public Health

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

05/13/2026

Hantaviruses are primarily spread through contact with infected rodents or their urine, droppings, saliva, or
nesting materials. When fresh rodent urine, droppings, or nesting materials are disturbed, virus particles can
become airborne. People may become infected by breathing in contaminated air. Infection can also occur if
contaminated materials come into contact with a cut in the skin or the eyes, nose, or mouth. One type of
hantavirus, Andes virus, has been associated with limited person-to-person transmission. Andes virus is found
in South America, and the rodents that carry Andes virus are not found in the United States. Symptoms of
Andes virus infection typically appear 4 to 42 days after exposure, and individuals are generally considered
infectious only while symptomatic.
Rodent control is the primary strategy for preventing hantavirus infection. Wild rodents should be excluded
from homes and controlled around human living areas. People should avoid contact with rodent urine,
droppings, saliva, and nesting materials. If evidence of mice or rats is present in or around a home, cleanup
should be done safely and in accordance with public health guidance.

05/11/2026

It's and here are this week's mobile food distributions. You can see our mobile pantry schedule several months in advance anytime at https://foodbankiowa.org/find-food/mobile-pantry-program/

05/08/2026

Are you spending more time in the outdoors? Adult are most active from April-September. Make sure you check your body & clothes for ticks after outdoor exposure. 🕷️

✅ CDC--Removing a Tick: http://go.iowa.gov/AnYs
✅ Iowa HHS--Tick-borne & Mosquito-borne Disease: https://go.iowa.gov/3shF