Health care costs are rising, and one of the biggest reasons is emergency room visits. The reality is the majority of ailments treated in ERs are actually non-emergencies. To help keep health care costs down for our employees, we are working with UnitedHealthcare to ensure you have the tools available to Check your care options, Choose a care provider and Go for better health. From 24-hour nurses to Virtual Visits to urgent care centers and beyond, knowing your options can help save you time, money and frustration.

5 Tips to Prepare for a Winter Storm: 1. Fill your gas tank 2. Buy essential groceries 3. Put an ice scraper in your car 4. Cell phone charger in your car 5. Wear proper footwear 5 Tips for Shoveling Snow Safely: 1. Keep up with the storm 2. Push don’t lift 3. Wear breathable layers 4. Wear good...

Wondering what's OK to recycle in your Go All In recycling cart this season? Check out this list! http://www.wastecom.com/News/20161129/175/2016-Holiday-Recycling-Guide.aspx YES, it goes in! Boxes (such as those from electronics, toys, shoes and shirts) Empty wrapping paper tubes Gift/shopping bags...

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all of the agencies that assisted in the Patriot Mobile Home Park Sexual Abuse Case. We would also like to recognize our Detectives who put in endless hours for this investigation. The following is a press release that was released November 23,...

Numerous Iowa law enforcement agencies across Iowa will be participating in the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) Special Traffic Enforcement Program (sTEP) during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, November 20-27, 2016. This is the first of many sTEP projects scheduled for the 2016-2017...

A WageWorks® Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that aren’t covered by your insurance plan such as copays for office visits and prescriptions, vision expenses after insurance including Lasik, and dental care or orthodontia (both preventative and restorative) after insurance. Some over-the-counter expenses that qualify (unless reimbursed by insurance) include: diabetic supplies, contact lens solution, denture adhesive, personal test kits, blood pressure meter, adhesive or elastic bandages, and thermometers. It’s a smart, simple way to save money while keeping you and your family healthy and protected.

Many of us are looking forward to when the clocks "fall back" on Sunday, and we get that extra hour of sleep. While there are plenty of things around the house to do to prepare including turning the clocks back, experts say there are a few situations in which you can benefit from prepping yourself for this upcoming time change.

Delta Dental of Iowa Enhanced Benefits Program: Did you know..... Every $1 spent on preventative dental care, like check-ups and cleanings, can save up to $50 dollars on costly restorative and emergency care. More than 120 signs and symptoms of disease can be diagnosed through a routine oral exam. Your dental plan includes Delta Dental of Iowa's Enhanced Benefits Program that links medical conditions and dental benefits. This benefit offers additional oral health services, such as additional cleanings, to subscribers with certain conditions.

If You Have High Cholesterol, The Culprit May Be Sugar Cholesterol seems to start creeping up in our 30s or 40s as careers, kids and other obligations leave us more stressed, less physically active and heavier than ever. That's a problem because high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Lowering it without medication can be difficult, depending on your age and other health problems. For those with genetically high cholesterol, it can be nearly impossible without taking a statin, a prescription cholesterol-lowering medication. But for many of us, lifestyle changes are enough to bring cholesterol down.

FSS provides a small fleet of vehicles for use by other county departments for business travel. These vehicles typically are used for travel to the State Capitol, travel to training or for filling a need when another vehicle is out of service. The current vehicle pool consists of: Dodge Caravan,...

Delta Dental Member Resources Get real time benefit and claim information 24 hours a day, seven days a week online through the Member Connection at www.deltadentalia.com or through automated phone system at 800-544-0718.

Have you noticed a county employee exemplifying the PRIDE philosophy? Please share for the PRIDE slideshow. Your name and theirs will be entered into a drawing for a prize to be awarded at the PRIDE Celebration on Wednesday, November 9th. You may nominate as many as you like , just click “HERE ”...

It's time to sign up for the Scott County PRIDE celebration! Wednesday November 9th 4:00-7:00 Pizza, Wings, Veggies Served Receive a gift! *this event is for employees/retirees only* Click HERE to RSVP!

Fall is upon us and it is time to do a little prep work before winter. Keep your gutters clear, and keep cleaning them until the leaves stop falling. Get your furnance inspected. Fall is a prime time to divide those perennials, and bring in the houseplants. Lastly, be sure to test your snowblower.

Say BOO! To the Flu Genesis Occupational Health will be administering the vaccine on October 31st at the Administrative Center, and Scott Emergency Communications, and on November 4th and 7th in the jail outer break room (jail staff only). Flu Shots will also be available at Secondary Roads in Eldridge on October 31st from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Please call Tara or Lisa at Secondary Roads if this is the only time available for you.

The Courthouse is looking less like a construction zone as finishing touches are being completed in the courthouse. Landscaping is being added around parts of the SECC building to aid in runoff, salt burn and to deter burrowing creatures. In addition, the construction on the new Sheriff 's building...

How Bad Information Might Give You The Flu There's no question the flu can be a misery maker — causing fever, chills, body aches and more. But there's a way to avoid all that unpleasantness: getting vaccinated. So why is it that many people skip this simple step? It could boil down to bad information. Don't let any of these six common myths keep you from taking your best shot at staying well this flu season:

Getting Started: Tips for Long-Term Exercise Success Walking, swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. They all cause you to feel warm, perspire and breathe heavily without being out of breath and without feeling any burning sensation in your muscles. Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to a healthier heart. Take the first step by walking. It's free, easy to do and when you have a walking companion, you're more likely to stay motivated

The Sheriff’s Office has received an increase of reports in the last week of phone scams of people representing themselves as working for the IRS. Please remember and share the following information from the IRS: The IRS first contacts people by mail – not by phone – about unpaid taxes. And the IRS...

Are you participating in a 457 Deferred Compensation plan or RHS to save for Retirement? New studies show that Retirees need $130,000 just to cover health care. Today's 65-year-olds can expect to spend an average of $130,000 on health care during their retirement, from premiums to co-payments to eyeglasses, according to new estimates. The average single 65-year-old woman can expect to need $135,000 to spend on health care in retirement, while a man will spend $125,000, according to estimates from Fidelity Investments. (The difference is because the woman is expected to live longer—an additional 22 years, vs. 20 years more for the man.)

Please take just a few short minutes to complete the Q2030 Satisfaction Survey. Q2030 is a Regional Action Plan that seeks to increase community satisfaction. Your opinion matters! The goal of Q2030 is to grow talent, jobs, investments and economic opportunity for all who call the Quad Cities home...

School days bring congestion: Yellow school buses are picking up their charges, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are...

LifeSuite Services: To Meet Your Life Needs Life happens, When it does- turn to your LifeSuite services. All employees that are participating in the Minnesota Life Insurance plan, even if it is just basic life insurance, can take advantage of these features which include Travel Assistance, Legacy Planning, and Legal, Financial and Grief.

Connect with a customer care professional. Whether you need help understanding your benefits, finding a new doctor, or figuring out how much a treatment costs, they are there for you with answers! There is no additional cost to you! This service is included with your UnitedHealthcare health plan. It's just one more way they can help make things simpler for you.

So You've Lost Your Social Security Card Losing important documents is frustrating, especially something as important as your Social Secuirty card. But there's no need to panic! You rarely need the card itself- perhaps only when you get a new job and have to show it to your employer. However, if you decide you really must replace your card, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber before visiting your local Social Security office. There you will find a 'decision tree' that will walk you through the steps to getting a replacement card.

PAFR- Popular Annual Financial Report David Farmer, Budget & Administrative Services Director, discussed the status of the PAFR- Popular Annual Financial Report. The “shell” of the document has been created and the theme of this report will be "Scott County’s Mission Statement". David would...

Why Thin and Trim Might Not Equal Healthy. Get the skinny on what habits need to be part of the equation: A lot of us may buy into it- the idea that being slender equals being healthy and in good shape. But that might be a risky assumption. There is more to it than that. For example, it's essential to eat right and get regular exercise- no matter your body weight. In fact, research shows that inactive people at normal weights may have higher rates of disease and early death than those who are obese and active. This doesn't mean weight isn't important. But think big picture- with physical activity and smart eating in your sights too.

Severe weather season is upon us, and there is a service that will text severe weather alerts to your cell phone https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/scott_ia/wens.cfm This is a free service provided by Scott County and the State of Iowa, however, normal message fees may apply. To receive text...

City of Davenport is planning to rework the 5th and Western intersection late this year or early next year.