Adair County Public Health

02/10/2026

02/06/2026

Are you planning your menu for ? Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and injuries in the U.S. Be safe & follow these tips.

🏈 Stay in the kitchen when cooking
🏈 Keep flammable items away
🏈 Set a timer
🏈 Keep kids/pets away away from stove

Ready.iowa.gov/fires

02/05/2026

You’re invited to Mental Health First Aid Training.

Learn how to recognize signs of mental illness and substance use challenges, offer initial support, and help connect people to care.

📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🕐 1:00–7:00 pm
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
💲 Free (IHHS funded)

Participants complete a 2-hour online course before the 6-hour live Zoom training.

📝 Register by March 9:
https://registration.extension.iastate.edu/emc00/PublicSignIn.aspx?&aat=38634b6c58774472774e436a3635626446466b514446797557746a556b6a375358704861704374434831513d

Questions? Contact David Brown at dnbrown@iastate.edu.

02/04/2026

February is Heart Month! Taking care of your heart starts with regular checkups, healthy habits, and expert care close to home.

At Adair County Health System, we’re proud to provide compassionate cardiac care, rehabilitation, and support right here in our community. ❤

02/03/2026

Oral screenings, regular brushing, and good oral habits work together to create healthy smiles!

I-Smile connects children and pregnant women living in Iowa with dental, medical, and community resources for a lifetime of health and wellness. Visit hhs.iowa.gov/i-smile for more information.

01/30/2026

Know the signs and symptoms: Measles may begin like the flu, but a spotty rash will soon follow. Measles is preventable with the safe and effective measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

If you think you may have measles, DO NOT enter a clinic or emergency room without calling first.

Questions about the MMR vaccine? Talk to your provider.

01/30/2026

1 in 200 polio infections leads to irreversible paralysis.

In the 1960s children suffering from irreversible paralysis caused by polio were required to use 'iron lungs' to help them breathe.

We don't see these 'iron lungs' anymore today because

01/28/2026

Women age 21 and older that do not have insurance and need help with covering cervical cancer screenings, please contact Adair County Public Health about the Care for Yourself Program.

Prevention. Early detection. Peace of mind.

Cervical Health Awareness Month is a reminder to stay current on your Pap tests.

To schedule an appointment, call 641-743-6189 for Primary Care or 641-743-7263 to make an appointment with our new Women’s Health provider, Amy Bingaman, MD, FACOG.

01/27/2026

As Iowa braces for the coldest days of the season, residents are urged to take precautions against hypothermia and frostbite. Risk groups include older adults, infants, those who remain outdoors for extended periods, and those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Residents are advised to dress warmly, limit exposure to extreme cold, and check on vulnerable individuals. Areas of the body most prone to frostbite include nose, ears, toes, cheeks, chin, and fingers.
Hypothermia is a medical emergency - seek medical attention immediately if a person’s temperature falls below 95°F.

Iowa HHS syndromic surveillance identified 394 emergency department visits linked to cold-related conditions
statewide between December 1, 2025, and January 21, 2026. Over two-thirds of cases were male, and 90% of cases were adults.
For more information from CDC about preventing hypothermia, visit www.cdc.gov/winter-weather/prevention/index.html

01/26/2026

When it comes to measles, the U.S. is having the worst January in more than 30 years. Most of the cases are coming from a large outbreak in South Carolina.

We don't want to cause alarm. We want to provide you, our Linn County neighbors, with facts and resources.

Along with the news of the current situation is this fact: two doses of the MMR vaccine offer 97% protection. We encourage you to talk to your health care provider about this vaccine.

Source for statistics: CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html

Learn more about the review of elimination status:

📍https://www.paho.org/en/news/16-1-2026-measles-elimination-status-united-states-and-mexico

01/26/2026

We still have dangerously cold wind chills in Iowa. Limit your time outdoors. If you must go outdoors, layer up and cover all exposed skin.

⚠️ Safety risks include hypothermia and frostbite
⚠️ Health risks from cold elevated for children, elderly, special needs

Ready.Iowa.gov/winter-weather

01/24/2026

Due to the cold weather conditions and higher demand for electricity, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) who oversees and manages the electrical grid system in our area has issued a public appeal for consumers to conserve energy until 10:00 AM Saturday morning.

At this time, GMU has been generating since yesterday afternoon to help with the demand and will continue to do so until we are given permission to stop.