Archive for 2014
2014-2015 Influenza Report
The Adair County Health Department is reporting 192 cases of influenza during December 2014 with 49 cases reported during January 2015. These are cases reported from County health providers including physicians, the Northeast Regional Medical Center, clinics, and other health providers. It’s not to late to receive the benefits of a flu shot. …
Read MoreNOVEMBER IS HOME HEALTH MONTH
Please join the Adair County Health Department in celebrating Home Health month! Home health care is supportive care provided in the patient’s home by licensed healthcare professionals. Often, the term home health care is used to distinguish it from “in-home custodial services” which is care that is provided by persons who are not nurses, doctors, or other…
Read MoreHow We Can Slow the Spread of Respiratory Illness in Children (Enterovirus D68)
The Adair County Department and Kansas City area Health Departments encourages all citizens to follow the following steps to slow the spread of the respiratory illness Enterovirus D68 in Missouri: Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands Avoid kissing,…
Read MoreACHD 2014 Influenza Clinics
Flu Clinics Adair County Health Dept. influenza clinic dates scheduled for November 2014. Clinic Dates: Nov 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 21, 24, 26 at the Health Department. Walk-in clinics from 8 am – 4 pm on these dates at the Health Department, 1001 S Jamison, Kirksville, MO 63501. Quadrivalent flu vaccine (covers…
Read MoreAugust is National Immunization Awareness Month
Immunization protects all of us from serious diseases. Please join the Adair County Health Department in getting the word out about National Immunization Awareness Month! Many vaccine-preventable diseases are still common in the U.S. Those that are not common here are still found in other parts of the world, and can still be a threat.…
Read MoreHaving Surgery requiring Home Health Services? We can help!
Are you or a loved one scheduled for a surgery that may require the care of a skilled nurse or therapist when you return home? If so, the Adair County Health Department Home Health Agency can help! Many people have questions about home health care including: What is home health? What will the nurse do?…
Read MoreNational Safety Month 2014
Join the Adair County Health Department in promoting NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH. The first link below has great information about prescription drug safety; stopping slips, trips and falls; distracting driving; and summer safety. Another good place to start is to determine the safety in our homes. Please click on the second link below from the National…
Read MoreTick Bite: What to Do
Ticks bites can make people sick. Below are some steps that you can take after a tick bite to reduce your chances of getting sick and how to get treatment promptly if you do get sick. Remove the tick as soon as possible Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin…
Read MoreMay is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!!!
Join the Adair County Health Department in participating in National Fitness and Sports Month. People of all ages and body types can benefit from regular physical activity. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active! Here are just a few benefits: Children and…
Read MoreBe Active for Playground Safety
Each year, more than 200,000 children go to U.S. hospital emergency rooms with injuries associated with playground equipment. Most injuries occur when a child falls from the equipment onto the ground. Use this simple checklist to help make sure your local community or school playground is a safe place to play. Public Playground Safety Checklist:…
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