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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…
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 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…
Voluntary Recall: Nutramigen with Probiotic LGG Powder Infant Formula
Voluntary Recall: Nutramigen with Probiotic LGG Powder Infant Formula Mead Johnson has announced a voluntary recall of select batches of POWDER Nutramigen with Probiotic LGG Powder Infant Formula in 12.6 and 19.8 oz. cans due to a possibility of contamination. NO illness or adverse consumer reactions have been reported to date. NO Nutramigen liquid…
There’s still time to get free COVID-19 tests by mail before the holidays!
There’s still time to get free COVID-19 tests by mail before the holidays. If you haven’t taken advantage of the latest round of free at-home tests from the federal government, you still can! As of November 20, 2023, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com.…
U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Continue to Increase: A 10-Times Increase Over a Decade
The Number of Babies Born with Congenital Syphilis is Surging! The number of babies born with syphilis in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate. There were more than 3,700 babies born with syphilis in 2022, over 10 times the number reported in 2012. These increases reflect overall increases in syphilis among women…
ATTENTION: New Payment System is Up and Running! We are Accepting Debit/Credit Card Payments Again!
Exciting News: New Payment System is Up and Running! Dear Valued Community, We are thrilled to announce that the Adair County Health Department’s new payment system is now fully operational, and we are once again able to accept debit/credit card payments! This upgrade was made with the goal of enhancing your experience when accessing our…
