Archive - 2021

posted by Colette Rossiter on Friday, September 10, 2021 Are you planning a visit to the Clay County Fair? Clay County Public Health Director, Colette Rossiter, talks about hand hygiene and other important health and safety tips to make sure you and your family can enjoy the fair.

posted by Dr. Brian Wilson on Thursday, September 2, 2021 OB/Gyn Dr. Brian Wilson shares insight on the COVID-19 vaccine related to pregnancy and breast-feeding.

posted on Monday, August 16, 2021 As we prepare for our kids to return to school, we may forget to focus on the following important items that are essential to having a successful year – nutrition, routine, and health checks.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Friday, July 9, 2021 While local COVID-19 positivity rates have remained low in recent months, several other states, including Iowa's neighboring state of Missouri, are seeing another surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations among unvaccinated individuals. The main reason we are seeing a reemergence of the virus is due to the Delta coronavirus variant, which is known to be the most contagious strain of the virus currently.

posted by Darlene DeWitt, MS, RD, LD on Friday, July 2, 2021 The 4th of July holiday weekend is upon us, and for many, it is a time to gather and eat. Summer, in general, is a great time to experiment with fresh fruit and vegetables. Even cooking methods are different in the summer as you don't want to heat up the house by turning on the oven.