Health News & Notices

The American Journal of Public Health, a publication of the American Public Health Association, has gathered a number of studies on gun violence, including studies on concealed firearm permits, safe gun storage, hospitalizations from firearm injuries, and mental illness and mass shootings. This research provides important information to all sides of the conversation regarding firearms in our communities.

A consumer advisory has been issued for chicken salad sold at Fareway grocery stores. Click the link below to find out if any of the food product you have may be part of the recall. https://idph.iowa.gov/News/ArtMID/646/ArticleID/158205/Consumer-Advisory-Issued-for-Chicken-Salad-Purchased-at-Fareway...

Scott County Impacted by flash flooding. Case management, financial and legal assistance is available for impacted residents. Case management, grants and legal assistance are available to eligible Scott County residents impacted by flash flooding resulting from heavy rains on June 20, 2018.

Quad Cities Disaster Readiness Conference Wednesday April 4, 2018 Program: 8:15am-4:15pm Doors open at 7am Lunch Provided for Registrants Waterfront Convention Center, Bettendorf, Iowa

Humane Society of Scott County Prevent Rabies! There will be a Rabies/ Microchip Clinic, Tuesday, February 13th 5:30-7:00 at the Humane Society of Scott County No appointment necessary Cost is $7.50 CASH for the rabies and $18.00 CASH for the Microchip Dogs MUST be on a leash and cats MUST be in a...

Football fans, the big game is coming up! As you host, remember these things: Clean: When prepping party food, wash hands and surfaces often. Separate: Use separate plates for raw and cooked food when cooking. Cook: Cook food to the right temperature. Chill: Don’t leave food at room temperature for longer than two hours.

The STD clinic will be closed on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Thank you for understanding!

Everyone needs help sometimes. If you are struggling with alcohol, drugs, gambling or suicide, there is hope for you! Check out the resources at Iowa’s new website: https://yourlifeiowa.org/

Effectiveness of a Third Dose of MMR Vaccine for Mumps Outbreak Control The New England Journal of Medicine https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1703309 During a recent outbreak of mumps in a group of vaccinated students at the University of Iowa, health officials implemented a widespread MMR...

You are invited to take part in a research study regarding child lead poisoning. Augustana College and the Scott County Health Department (SCHD) are collecting data regarding child lead poisoning in our community. Click the heading to link to the survey.

Vital Signs: Changes in Opioid Prescribing in the United States, 2006–2015 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6626a4.htm?s_cid=mm6626a4_w Prescription opioid-related overdoses have been making headlines in recent years, with the prevalence of deaths...

You are being invited to take part in a research study regarding child lead poisoning. Augustana College and the Scott County Health Department (SCHD) are collecting data regarding child lead poisoning in our community. Your valuable input will help us to develop effective campaigns to raise...

10 Policies to Prevent and Respond to Childhood Lead Exposure: An assessment of the risks communities face and key federal, state, and local solutions Health Impact Project, The PEW Charitable Trust http://www.pewtrusts.org/~/media/assets/2017/08/hip_childhood_lead_poisoning_report.pdf In response...

The Scott County Snapshot Event engages residents in water quality through a user friendly, process for data collection and provides a “snapshot” of the water quality in Scott County. The 2017 Fall Scott County Snapshot Event will be held October 10th, 8:00 am-12:00 pm at Bettendorf Fire Station, 5002 Crow Creek Rd, Bettendorf 52722 Volunteers are welcome and appreciated.

The Iowa Department of Public Health has released the results of the 2016-2017 School and Child Care Immunization Audits. Click the header to view the immunization results for Scott County schools and child cares.

Scott County continues to be above the state average for compliance with the dental screening requirement for students enrolled in kindergarten and 9th grade. View the 2016-2017 School Dental Screening Audit Report to see how Scott County compares to others across the state.

The Iowa Department of Public Health recently released its 2016 State of Iowa HIV Disease End-of-Year Surveillance Report, describing HIV disease for the state of Iowa and its population subgroups as well as trends analyzed throughout the state.

The Iowa Department of Public Health has recently published the Iowa Acute Disease Monthly Report for July, providing information on confirmed and probable cases of notifiable diseases. Information is available by county. Learn more: https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/center-acute-disease-epidemiology

Sign your community or workplace up to participate in Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative annual walk. Learn more about walking to make Iowa healthier and to promote healthy lifestyles! http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk/resources/.

A new counterfeit opioid drug has been found in Iowa. These counterfeit pills that have been made to look like the prescription pain pill oxycodone were found to have much more powerful and dangerous opioid drugs mixed within the pill. Click here to learn more.

Scott County Health Department will be partnering with Greater Than AIDS and Walgreens Pharmacy for National HIV Testing Day 2017. Free rapid testing will be available at Walgreens Pharmacy, 1805 Brady Street Davenport on June 27, 28, and 29 from 3:00-7:00pm. Click here to learn more:

The weather is getting warmer and due to an increase in inquiries regarding patio rules, we have put together the following guidelines regarding animals and smoking.

Zika is a virus spread by the bite of an infected mosquito and can cause serious health problems for pregnant women and their babies. Learn more about Zika on the Scott County Health Department's Zika Virus webpage.

Staff from the Scott County Health Department will soon take part in the 6-month Iowa Walking College program. Learn more here.

Public health is always in motion, taking steps to encourage healthy habits, prevent disease, and prolong life. Every April we celebrate Public Health!

Syphilis rates are increasing across the U.S. and in most communities. To stress the importance of reversing this trend, the entire month of April will be dedicated to syphilis prevention.

When you set your clocks, remember to check your stock of emergency supplies.

The Scott County Health Department will be closed on Thursday, February 2, 2017 for a staff-wide training. The Department will reopen on Friday, February 3 at 8:00am.

Looking for ServSafe Classes to attend? Here are some opportunities: Eastern Iowa Community College will be offering ServSafe classes. The course is for foodservice managers and teaches basic sanitation principles. It also fulfills the demonstration of knowledge requirement under the new Iowa Food...

Learn Hands-Only CPR to Save Lives Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It’s recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an out-of-hospital setting. Hands-Only CPR is easy to learn, doesn't require rescue breaths, but can still save lives! The American...

In recognition of World AIDS Day, free HIV/STD testing is available on December 1st from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center.

It is not too late to fight the flu with a flu shot. Find a clinic near you.

Update: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Flood water has rescinded from the roadway and all routes listed are passable. Original Post: Scott County Secondary Road Department impassable road notice due to flooding. Roads Involved: Y68 / Scott Park Road / Veterans Way (Old Highway 61) is closed at the Wapsi...

Fruits and vegetables are the key to healthy eating. Add one more. Try something new. Teach the kids. Try a new recipe. http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/September+is+Fruits+%26+Veggies--More+Matters+Month

Why is personal hygiene so important when preparing food? Because germs are not always destroyed by cooking. http://www.foodsafetymonth.com/Home

Help your family to be ready in the event of an emergency or disaster by laying out an emergency communications plan: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan

The GO All In recycling program starts August 1. Residents now can place all their recyclables in their new carts, which were delivered in June and July. Sorting of recyclables is no longer required, but recycling and garbage are still separate.

VIDEO - Get a firsthand look at the many public health services that are provided by the Scott County Health Department.

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Visit Walgreens at 1805 Brady Street, Davenport to get FREE onsite HIV testing on June 23-24th between 3pm-7pm or June 25th from 10am to 2pm.

May is Mental Health Month: 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences mental illness. Learn more this Mental Health Month.

Public Health Protects! Learn how the clinical services and environmental health teams work to protect children from lead poisoning in Scott County. http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/health/childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention

The third step in protecting your sexual health is Treat. Some STDs can be cured with the right medicine from your doctor. It is important that you take all of the medication your doctor prescribes. Other STDs are not curable, but they are treatable. Your doctor can talk with you about which medications are right for you.

The Tobacco-Free QC Coalition has posted the Year in Review for FY2015. The TFQC is a bi-state coalition formed by a visionary effort to unite many local resources to reduce the impact of tobacco and improve the health of the Quad City community.

February 14 is National Condom Day. Click on this link to learn more about STD prevention and treatment.

The January Public Health Connection talks about the benefits of workplace wellness programs and covering your cough when sick. Read all about it! https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/health/newsletter.

Cervical Health Awareness Month: the HPV vaccine and screenings are the best ways to prevent and detect cervical cancer.

The December newsletter describes tips for maintaining a healthy state of mind this winter and staying safe on the road. Read all about it in the Public Health Connection:

The Scott County Health Department 2015 Fiscal Year Annual Report is now available. We are thankful for the many partnerships and accomplishments of the past year and look forward to another year of promoting public health in our community! Read the full report at on the Annual Report page.

Scott County Health Department’s I-Smile™ Silver pilot program has been working to improve the oral health of seniors. Daily oral hygiene and dental care help older adults stay healthy. Through education and partnerships, we can support overall health for seniors! Learn more in this month’s...

Flu season is here! Get the flu shot. Click to learn more!

Breast Cancer Awareness: Scott County Care for Yourself can help!

What is Rabies? Rabies disease affects the brain and is fatal to humans. It is spread by animals infected by the rabies virus like bats, raccoons, skunks, and others. The best prevention is to avoid animal bites and vaccinate pets. Learn more about rabies in the October newsletter.

Do you know which health needs exist in our community? Findings of the 2015 Quad Cities Community Health Assessment are now available!

If disaster strikes, are you ready? Whether at home, in our neighborhoods, at work/school, or traveling the globe, prepare for everywhere! Check out the September Public Health Connection Newsletter to learn more.

Labor Day picnics and cookouts are a great time...when they are food-borne illness free! Learn more.

August means back to school time! Check out the Public Health Connection August newsletter for a "healthy" back to school checklist.

From family picnics to potlucks to backyard barbeques, tips from the Food Program at the Scott County Health Department can help you enjoy some of the favorite foods of summer safely!

We all need shots to protect us from diseases. Learn more!

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