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May 15

Office to be Closed May 27th for Memorial Day

The public health office will be closed Monday, May 27th, in honor of Memorial Day.

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 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

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month.  The purpose of this observance is to highlight the importance of immunizations, one of the top 20 public health accomplishments of the 20th century, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While immunizations have significantly reduced the incidence of many serious infectious diseases, vaccination rates for some […]