Adair County Public Health

04/10/2026

We had a great time celebrating National Public Health week and learning from our colleagues at the Iowa Public Health Association’s Public Health Conference of Iowa!

04/08/2026

Adair County Health System (ACHS) is pleased to announce that Tabitha Wilson, MD, will be joining the ACHS Greenfield Clinic as a pediatrician at the end of April. Dr. Wilson will provide comprehensive pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents, further expanding access to quality healthcare for families in the region.

Dr. Wilson will care for patients from newborns through adolescence, providing a wide range of pediatric services. Common reasons to see a pediatrician include well-child visits, newborn care, immunizations, growth and developmental concerns, illness and injury care, behavioral health concerns, and management of chronic conditions such as asthma or allergies. Dr. Wilson is committed to partnering with families to support children’s health and development at every stage.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Wilson to our team, said Catherine Hillestad, CEO of ACHS. Her dedication to rural healthcare and her passion for caring for children and families make her an excellent addition to ACHS and our community.”

To read more, please visit https://www.achsiowa.org/news.

04/08/2026

The public health office will be closed 4/8 and 4/9 while our staff attend training. We will be back in office Friday, 4/10. Happy Public Health Week!

04/07/2026

Join Us for Senior Fun Day 2026! 🎉

Calling all seniors 65+ — come enjoy a fun-filled day created just for you! Connect with local resources, enjoy great food, and have some fun with friends and neighbors.

🗓 April 23 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Adair County Fairgrounds – 4H Building

✔️ 20+ interactive booths featuring local services
✔️ Tech help from NVHS Business Class — bring your devices!
✔️ Scavenger hunt with prizes
✔️ FREE lunch catered by Tiger Drive-In
✔️ FREE BINGO with the Greenfield Lions Club

Call Southern Iowa Trolley for shuttle service: (641) 782-6571

04/06/2026

It’s Public Health Week! 💚

April 6–12 is a time to recognize the impact public health has on our community every day. From preventive care and health education to wellness programs and community partnerships, public health helps keep our families, friends, and neighbors healthy and safe.

Thank you Stephanie and Lisa, for everything you do!

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