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Mar 22

Public Health to Visit Local Mealsites in April

Public health nurses will be at the Mt. Ayr Mealsite on Thursday, April 18, 11:00-12:00, and at the Tingley Mealsite on Friday, April 19, also 11:00-12:00.  The nurses visit the mealsites monthly to share nutrition information and to check blood pressures.  Along with the nutrition information, a food tasting is available each month, funded by the […]

Feb 26

Board of Health Meeting March 27

The Ringgold County Public Health Board of Health meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 7:00 PM, at the agency office at 119 South Fillmore, Mt. Ayr, Iowa. The board regularly meets the fourth Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November.  Meetings are open to the public.

Jan 24

“Loving Your Family” Classes Scheduled

Class dates and topics for the “Loving Your Family” series have been set. All meetings will begin at 5:00 PM at the ISU Extension Office meeting room. Space is limited, so please call the Public Health office to pre-register (641-464-0691). January 28, Family Meals February 5, How Much Food and Physical Activity? February 11, Vegetables […]

Dec 28

“Loving Your Family” Lesson Series to Start January 28

Loving Your Family is designed to help you save money, shop smart, avoid waste, help picky eaters try new foods, and make easy low-cost meals. Why is nutrition so important?  Adequate physical activity and nutrition are essential for optimal physical, social and cognitive development.  Young children establish life-long eating and exercise habits that influence the […]