Posts by Kirstyn Dietle
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…
Read MoreAdair 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…
Read MoreAdair 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…
Read MoreMissouri 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…
Read MoreAdair 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…
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