Health News & Notices

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.