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Adair County to Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 25, 2026
Adair County to Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 25, 2026 Community members are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications during the upcoming Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Adair County Public Library. Residents of Adair County and surrounding communities are invited to participate. This event aligns with…
Adair County FY 2025 Annual Report
We’re sharing our Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, which highlights the number of services provided by the Adair County Health Department over the past year. This report is a straightforward look at our work in numbers, showing how often services like inspections, testing, and programs were delivered throughout the community. Behind each statistic is a…
Adair County Health Department continues WIC contract
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Adair County Health Department continues WIC contract Kirksville, MO – The Adair County Health Department announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and…
Missouri WIC benefits available in November
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — WIC benefits will be available for redemption in Missouri into November. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, administered in Missouri by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and federally funded by the USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, with funds appropriated in the federal government…
Adair County Health Department offers advice on how to reduce your risk from carbon monoxide poisoning
Home heating systems help ward off winter’s chill, but faulty systems also increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The Adair County Health Department urges citizens to ensure their furnaces and other heat sources are working properly to prevent carbon monoxide from seeping into their homes. “Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas…
Adair County WIC’s Annual News Release for FFY2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Adair County Health Department & WIC announces updated income guidelines. Kirksville, MO – Adair County Health Department WIC announces the release of the updated income guidelines. The income guidelines are based on 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). DHHS releases annual…
Rate of National Measles Cases Highlights Importance of Vaccination
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As vaccine uptake continues to decrease, measles cases or outbreaks have emerged in several states, including Missouri earlier this year. Nationally, the total number of measles cases has already reached the level that occurred during the entire year of 2023. With cases reported across the…
New CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendation for Ages 65+
CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose. The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness. Previous CDC…
Adair County Health Department Returns To Its Roots
ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS The Adair County Health Department is moving back to its roots in community health within the public health framework. The Department previously announced the closure of its home health service and has helped its patients begin care with other local providers. “We started providing home health services…
Transitioning Towards Community Health – Important Notice Regarding Home Health Services
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Adair County Health Department will be transitioning from a Home Health program to a Community Health program in order to better meet the needs of the community. Therefore, as of close of business on March 31, 2024, the Adair County Health Department will no longer provide home health services. The Health…
