August 1 – 7, 2024 is World Breastfeeding Week.

Iowa offers the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) health insurance plan for the uninsured children and teens (ages 1-18 years) of working families. Many working families qualify. With Hawki, no family pays more than $40 a month, regardless of how many children they have. Some families on Hawki will pay nothing at all.

Food safety, an essential aspect of public health, helps prevent foodborne illnesses. Our Environmental Health Specialists conduct food inspections for over 850 licensed facilities in Scott County

Routine health screenings and exams, mental health support, and care for health needs are all key to feeling healthy. Still, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, or asexual (LGBTQIA+) may put off or even skip getting the care they need and deserve.

Iowa HHS needs your input!

You are invited to take the Family Health Survey to share your experiences in getting health care and social support services. Your feedback will help HHS improve the health of women and children in Iowa.

No personal information will be taken during the survey. The survey will close on July 14, 2024.

English survey: https://go.iowa.gov/Waxh

Spanish survey: https://go.iowa.gov/y5pD

The Scott County Health Department Healthy Pregnancy program is excited to offer new virtual childbirth classes! The classes are free and held every three months. The first session will be May 13th at 7 p.m. Scan the QR code or go the survey (full link below) to get started. Simply provide your name, phone number, and email address. Staff will reach out to finish the registration steps with you.