The Iowa Department of Public Health announces additional assistance for WIC families following the destruction of the August 10 derecho. Families living in the 16 counties designated under the federal disaster declaration are eligible. “We understand families may be concerned about food lost during power outages. This assistance will help replace food supplies that were […]

Ringgold County Public Health announced today the first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. The individual was an elderly adult.  No further details will be released. “We wish to extend our sympathy to this individual’s family,” said Becky Fletchall, RN, BSN Ringgold County Public Health Nurse Administrator. “Ringgold County Public Health and […]

An open letter to the American public, Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have urged the American people to protect themselves, their neighbors and their loved ones amidst the worst global health crisis in generations. After months of physical distancing and staying at home, infections and deaths began to decline. But in the […]

Sometimes our toddlers ask us questions that are hard to answer — especially when we’re not sure what the right answer is, like the situation many communities are facing with COVID-19. For young children, it’s best to answer their questions simply in language they understand. If children ask about people wearing masks or other face […]