Head lice has become a problem again in our area.  This chemical-free solution that can be prepared with common household ingredients is a safe way to treat for head lice: Mix equal parts of vinegar and mineral oil.  (Mineral oil is available at both CGI and Hy-Vee grocery stores in Mount Ayr, Iowa.)Massage into hair and scalp.  […]

Twenty participants attended the Healthy Cooking event sponsored by the Ringgold County Wellness Coalition on October 21. Chef Katie (Routh) Porter presented the demo at the Tingley Community Building. A total of $74 in donations from the attendees was given to the Tingley Community Building board as a way to thank them for the use […]

The 2014 – 2015 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and type of housing. Household Size     Annual Gross […]

On September 19, the CDC released new pneumococcal vaccination recommendations for the adult population.  Adults 65 years of age or older are now recommended to receive a single pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13, Prevnar-13®), followed by the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23, Pneumovax®23) 6-12 months later.  For adults who previously received a dose of PPSV23 on or after […]