Adair County Public Health

12/01/2025

Now that we are reacquainted with in Iowa, let's make sure to remove it safely.

Shoveling snow can significantly increase the risk of both back injuries & heart attacks. Stay safe & follow these tips.

Ready.iowa.gov/winter-weather

11/28/2025

The Healthy Connections Porch Pantry will remain open and available 24/7 throughout the holiday week. If you need food or hygiene items, please stop by anytime.

No questions asked. No requirements. Just community caring for community.

If you’re able to give, donations are greatly appreciated!

If you need the pantry location, please contact us at 641-247-9000, achealthyconnections@gmail.com, or send us a message right here on the page.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here’s tips on how to store your leftovers to keep them safe to eat:

11/26/2025

The Adair County Public Health office will also be closed Thursday and Friday. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend.

11/26/2025

Check 511ia.org while preparing for holiday travel as the weather could be active later this week. Light snow is possible Friday into Saturday. ❄️❄️❄️

Light snow doesn't mean you are good to go. Slow down, be alert, & allow extra time to get to your destination!

Ready.iowa.gov

11/25/2025

While you can’t see, smell or taste radon, it could be present in your home at cancer-causing levels. It’s easy to test your home. Learn how here:
https://canceriowa.org/radon/

11/24/2025

11/21/2025

Harmful myths suggesting that vaccines cause autism sow fear and distrust in vaccines, ultimately jeopardizing the great progress we’ve made in preventing serious childhood diseases. For decades, scientists have studied the potential causes of autism, and have repeatedly found no credible link between childhood vaccines and autism. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children and does a disservice to our autistic community.

Read our full fact-check to learn more: https://bit.ly/4nI0Rnb

11/20/2025

Don’t miss this Friday’s Community Conversations with guest speakers Konner and Jennifer Repp. Light supper at 6pm with conversation to follow. The topic is gratitude and the meal will be Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and sloppy joes. It’s fine to arrive late or leave early. Everyone is welcome!

11/20/2025

Decades ago, diseases like polio and measles brought suffering and death with no defense. Today, immunization represents the right and the ability to defend and protect those we love.