Adair County Public Health

04/03/2026

Your blood. Your hospital. Your neighbors. ❤️

Join us for the Greenfield Community Blood Drive
📅 April 23
⏰ 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 Greenfield United Methodist Church

📲 Donors should sign up using the QR code on the poster
🔗 Or register here: https://lifeserve-donor.prod.forcytesp.com/schedule-donation?date=2026-04-23&operation_id=496476&operation_type=drives

04/03/2026

⚠️ Recall Alert: Dino Nuggets

USDA FSIS has issued a recall alert for certain Great Value dino-shaped chicken nuggets that may contain unsafe levels of lead. These products are no longer sold but may still be in home freezers.

Check your freezer for:

• Great Value Fully Cooked Dino-Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets 29 oz bag
• Best if used by Feb. 10, 2027
• Lot code 0416DPO1215
• Establishment P44164

Do not eat them. Throw them away or return to the store for a refund.

There is no safe level of lead exposure, especially for children and people who are pregnant.

04/01/2026

TLDR: Talk to your vet about rabies vaccination for pets, horses, and high-value livestock.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has alerted vets and animal control officers of two rabies detections in 2026. One in a cow infected from exposure to a rabid skunk, and a second in a skunk. Skunks and bats are the primary rabies vectors in Iowa.

Rabies is 100% fatal and anyone with an exposure requires multiple shots to prevent infection.

If you see a skunk behaving abnormally (loss of fear, unprovoked aggression, disorientation, etc.), consider rabies. If it attacks a human or animal it should be humanely euthanized without damaging the head and submitted for testing and follow up. Skunks behaving normally should be left alone.

Vaccination is available to prevent rabies infection. Contact your veterinarian to keep your dogs, cats, and horses up-to-date. Consider vaccinating high value livestock like show animals or breeding stock.

Questions can be submitted to rabies@HHS.iowa.gov

03/31/2026

Make sure to read through all the information on how to enroll your child(ren) for Summer 2026! ☀️
The fee is for the ENTIRE summer!

03/30/2026

03/27/2026

03/25/2026

Today’s focus for Severe Weather Awarenes Week is on preparedness.. a key component to preparedness is having a plan and knowing when and where to take shelter is crucial as you may only have minutes to act.

Therefore, we encourage everyone to participate in the statewide tornado drill today in at 10:00 AM CDT. This is an opportunity to practice your severe weather plan!

03/24/2026

It's day 2 of , & today's focus= 🌪️ Safety.

When a tornado is coming, you have a short amount of time to make life or death decisions. Tornadoes can destroy buildings, flip cars & create deadly flying debris. Make a plan & always know where to go wherever you may be!

Ready.iowa.gov/tornadoes

03/23/2026

Today is the official start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa. Today's focus is on lightning safety! ⚡

If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to pose an immediate threat. Your best defense against lightning is in a sturdy structure. In your weather safety plan, always be aware of your closest shelter. When thunder roars go indoors! ⛈🏃👉🏠

03/19/2026

This week, we are excited to welcome several new team members from Creston, IA, as they begin training and onboarding with Rosecrance Jackson Centers.

These dedicated professionals have long served individuals and families in the Creston community, and we are honored to have them join our team as we continue working to ensure access to vital behavioral health services in Southwest Iowa.

Over the next several days, they will be learning more about the Rosecrance mission, our clinical programs, and the many ways we support people on their path to recovery.

Transitions like this are about more than buildings or programs — they are about people. By working together, we can continue providing help, hope, and lasting recovery for the Creston community.

Please join us in giving our newest team members a warm welcome!