Adair County Public Health

09/25/2025

Stay steady this fall!

Our Physical Therapy team can help you improve balance, build strength, and prevent falls at home. Don’t wait—take steps today to stay safe and independent! 💪👣

Call us today to schedule your appointment.

09/24/2025

Walk-in High Dose flu clinic for 65 and older, next Tuesday, 9-12 pm. No appointment needed. Regular walk-in flu clinics will be held every Wednesday thru October. Other times available by appointment, call 641-743-6173 to schedule.

09/23/2025

ACOG reaffirms the safety and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
More than two decades of research have found no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Acetaminophen continues to be an important and safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy—conditions that can pose serious risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses if left untreated. Learn more about acetaminophen use during pregnancy: https://bit.ly/4mqIzWr

09/22/2025

09/19/2025

09/18/2025

Your mental health matters, especially this Su***de Prevention Month.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, depressed, or having thoughts of harming yourself, know that help is available. Your primary care provider is a safe place to start the conversation and connect you with the support you need. You don’t have to face it alone. ACHS is here for you, and reaching out is a sign of strength. 💜

09/16/2025

It's ✅ Month, & this week we are building a kit.

Every car needs an emergency kit in the trunk, especially during cold months. Pro tip: Keep the gas tank full in case you need to evacuate or have a power outage. It will also keep the fuel line from freezing during the cold months.

Ready.Iowa.gov/build-a-kit

09/15/2025

National Preparedness Month Tip: Think about what you and the people in your home need to do every day. Having enough food, water and medicine can help you to stay safe and comfortable until help arrives. Having what you need can prevent injury, help you stay safe and comfortable, and prevent damage to your home.
Visit Ready.gov/kit for a list of basic supplies you can keep in your home and car to stay safe and comfortable when an emergency or disaster happens.

09/11/2025

Today and every day, your life matters.

You are not alone. 💛

If you or someone you know is struggling, there are resources to help. No judgment - just safe, confidential spaces to be heard.

Resources:
- Call, text, chat, or use deaf/HoH to 988 for mental health support. https://988lifeline.pulse.ly/s2ttskynxk
- Call (855)-581-8111 or visit https://yourlifeiowa.pulse.ly/xzapzcbkkv where you will find compassionate counselors and resources.

09/10/2025

Flu vaccine is now available! Call us to get your appointment scheduled. 641-743-6173

Slowing the spread of germs is one way to help prevent the flu. Practicing healthy habits like getting a flu vaccine, frequent handwashing, and regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces are great ways to help prevent the flu in your home.

09/09/2025