Are germs okay for our kids? There are many opinions out there. I keep hearing (with two small children in daycare) that they are getting used to germs and when they start school they won’t be sick all the time! I am hoping that is true, since I am not a healthcare provider, I decided [...]
With the New Year we are looking back at 2011, Adair County Health System has had a lot of changes. Our biggest change was in October Angela Mortoza became our new CEO. She came with a new outlook and many new ideas to help our organization provide our patients with quality care. In December, Kevin [...]
Today, November 17, is the Great American Smokeout. Approximately 70% of adult smokers in the U.S. report they want to quit completely. Smokers may take part and quit for the day or make plans to quit permanently. Many also use the day as a chance to encourage their friends and loved ones to quit smoking. [...]
As the healthcare provider shortage crisis looms, nurse practitioners offer the high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered services needed to help solve the increasing demand for healthcare in the United States. Nurse practitioners are licensed, expert clinicians with advanced training who provide primary, acute and specialty healthcare services. They work as a partner with their patients, helping them [...]
A Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Will Take Place On November 9, 2011.  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The nationwide test will occur on [...]
Many people are unaware of what a new practitioner is and what they can do so here is a little bit of information… The Iowa Family Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) who has completed a Master’s degree in Nursing with an emphasis in nursing theory, research and clinical practice. They have [...]
October 7th at 12PM Adair County Health System and Adair County Health and Fitness Center are both participating in the state wide Start Somewhere Walk.  We would love to have everyone join us in this healthy event. You can join either one of us by getting details from the website http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/start-somewhere-walk. On this website go [...]
Two human cases of West Nile Virus were confirmed this week in western Iowa. The first case occurred in an adult male from Pottawattamie County, and the second in an older adult Harrison County woman. Several additional cases are also being investigated in southwestern Iowa. The months of standing water resulting from the Missouri River [...]
September is National Food Safety Education Month and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages all Iowans to learn the truth behind some common food safety ‘myths.’ This week’s myth is about cutting boards.  Myth: Plastic or glass cutting boards don’t hold harmful bacteria on their surfaces like wooden cutting boards do. Fact: Any [...]