The Parents as Teachers program offered by Ringgold County Public Health is supported entirely with grant money from a number of organizations.  Since the program was started in 2000, more than 700 families have been served.  The program’s goals are to increase parent knowledge of early childhood development, improve parenting practices, provide early detection of […]

Ringgold County Parents as Teachers received notice that they have been awarded a Dekko Foundation grant of up to $30,000 to help grow their endowment.  The Dekko Foundation has pledged to award $1 for each $1 secured from individuals and businesses up to the grant amount. The goal is to grow the endowment fund with […]

Here are some safety tips to keep in mind while enjoying the summer with your children.  These tips were gathered from Iowa Health System, CDC, and WebMD. Never leave children alone in or near water.  Children can drown in less than 2” of water, even less for infants/toddlers.  Drownings are the leading death cause for […]