Health News & Notices

The health department is pleased to present our Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report, highlighting our department's programs and activities. View the report here: FY2024 Annual Report

The 2024 Community Health Assessment is now available! This assessment is a data-driven approach to determining the health status, behaviors, and needs of residents in the Quad Cities area. View the report here: http://quadcities.healthforecast.net/index.html.

The best way to protect yourself from the seasonal flu and potential complications is to get the flu shot every year. The flu shot can prevent you from getting sick in the first place, but it can also reduce the severity of illness in people who do still get sick. Visit https://www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you. You may need to check with the location to ensure they have vaccine available. Through the Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program, the influenza vaccine is available to uninsured and underinsured adults 19 years of age and older. Call us at 563-326-8618 to check eligibility and schedule an appointment!

The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) is excited to partner with Scott County Kids and other community organizations to host a community baby shower on Saturday, August 24, 2023, at the TMBC Lincoln Center (318 E 7th St, Davenport) from 1 to 3 PM. The event is free and open to new and expecting...

Many parents do not know that lead poisoning, which is a result of a child ingesting lead, still occurs. While lead paint is no longer used, many homes built before 1978 may still have lead paint. Over 60% of all Iowa homes were built before 1960!