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Health Department
Administrative Center
600 W. 4th St.
Davenport, IA 52801-1003
600 W. 4th St.
Davenport, IA 52801-1003
Phone: 563-326-8618
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Health News & Notices
AUDIO: March 30, 2020 Scott County Iowa & Rock Island County Illinois Health Department Press Briefing
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AUDIO: March 27, 2020 Scott County Iowa & Rock Island County Illinois Health Department and Quad Cities COVID-19 Coalition Partners Press Briefing
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AUDIO: March 26, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Availability - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
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AUDIO: March 25, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
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Join public health, health systems, and community partners to minimize the spread of COVID-19 by social distancing! Remember, it’s not just about you, but about your family, friends, and community! Public Health staff have started sharing why they are social distancing. You can too! Check out the...
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AUDIO: March 24, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Availability - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
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AUDIO: March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
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As of 3/22/2020, it is recommended that Iowans self-isolate for 14 days if you have: Traveled outside of Iowa for business or vacation in the last 14 days. Taken a cruise anywhere in the world in the last 14 days. Traveled internationally to a country with a level 3 travel warning in the last 14 days. Live with someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or has tested positive for COVID-19. Learn more: https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/health/covid19/recommendations
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VIDEO: A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in a Scott County resident who is a middle aged adult (41-60 years of age).
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VIDEO: Scott County Health Department Director, Ed Rivers, thanks the Quad Cities community for rising up when asked to respond to the spread of COVID-19.
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VIDEO: Scott County, Iowa, Health Department Director, Ed Rivers, explains social distancing to limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by new (novel) Coronavirus.
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AUDIO: March 20, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
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AUDIO: March 19, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
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VIDEO: An important message from director, Ed Rivers regarding a COVID-19 case in Scott County.
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AUDIO: March 18, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
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County Offices and Departments Closed to the Public. Effective 4:00pm March 18, 2020, county departments and offices are closing to the public. This includes the Administration Center and offices in the courthouse, along with other administrative offices throughout the county. Court activities may remain open for essential proceedings, additional guidance will be offered by the courts.
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AUDIO: March 17, 2020 - COVID-19 Press Briefing - Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois Health Departments COVID-19 press briefing.
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Governor Reynolds issued a proclamation closing all dine-in restaurants and bars in Iowa beginning today, March 17th, 2020 at noon. Food service establishments can continue to operate by carryout, drive-thru or delivery. This will be in effect until March 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm. The proclamation also...
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ATTENTION: Effective immediately, we are CANCELLING all Immunization and STD/HIV clinics at Scott County Health Department until further notice.
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What does it mean when people say practice social distancing? Right now, it means: Keep at least 6-feet between you and others. For many adults, that is approximately their arm span. Avoid shaking hands or hugging as a social greeting. Consider avoiding social gatherings/community events where you...
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VIDEO: Quad Cities COVID-19 Coalition Press Conference March 13, 2020
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Quad Cities COVID-19 Update – 3/13/2020 Due to a global increase in COVID-19, a coalition of Quad Cities area health, business, government and emergency management officials have united to assess our regional situation and provide recommendations on how to minimize the risk for community spread. We...
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The Iowa Department of Public Health has established a hotline for questions regarding COVID-19/coronavirus. Dial 2-1-1 to have your questions answered.
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Monday, March 9, 2020: Dr. Louis Katz, Medical Director for the Scott County Health Department, and community health partners provided a local update on COVID-19:
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On February 6, 2020, the Scott County Board of Supervisors passed and approved new Chapter 39 - Tanning Facilities to the Scott County Code of Ordinances. The code establishes an ordinance for minimum standards for inspections and provides penalties for violation of the provisions of tanning...
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Food is sometimes the best part of the Super Bowl! Follow this food safety rules to make sure your game day buffet is a win! https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/rules-of-game.html
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) are closely monitoring the spread of novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S. and Iowa.
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PDF of PowerPoint Presentation Attached 12/5/2019 Public Meeting to Obtain Input on Proposed Park View Rental Registration and Inspections Regulations
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New Publication Highlights Connection Between Education and Life Expectancy Publication: Preventative Medicine Reports 2019 Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335519301512?via%3Dihub A recent study has focused on the link between education and life expectancy. In public...
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Our Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report has been posted. https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/…/board-heal…/annual-reports
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#FightFlu Now is the time to get a #flu vaccine and protect your family before flu begins spreading in your community.
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We are happy to announce the release of the 2019 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for the Scott County and Rock Island County Health Departments. The CHIP is a product of efforts by the community to formulate goals, strategies, and an action plan to address priority issues identified through...
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The State of Iowa is seeking and collecting information from impacted residents following the Mississippi Flooding that took place in April and May 2019. Click heading to learn more.
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People commonly ask about the risk of tetanus during floods. Flooding is NOT shown to increase the risk for tetanus disease. However, people are at risk for tetanus infection IF they are injured and have wounds that are contaminated by the environment. Any time you receive a wound, ask your...
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Flood-related information to keep yourself healthy and safe during the flooding. http://idph.iowa.gov/flooding
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Measles has been identified in Iowa. Information about measles, the MMR shot, and resources is available on the SCHD webpages.
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April 2019 Flood Resources from Scott County EMA. [ Link to Iowa.gov Inactive ] Potable Water Distribution Residents who are currently impacted with the current flooding, and don’t have access to clean, potable water, are eligible to received donated bottled water. Scott County Disaster Proclamation...
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The Scott County Emergency Management Agency will be working with the American Red Cross, Salvation Army & Quad City CERT Volunteers to distribute bottled water & cleanup kits to residents that are being affected by the flood. Residents who are currently impacted with the current flooding, and don’t have access to clean, potable water, are eligible to received donated bottled water. Potable Water Distribution point will be at the former Pleasant Valley Fire Station building, 24495 Valley Dr. Bettendorf, IA 52722, or City of Davenport Mobile Police Precinct, at Utah & S. Concord Street Davenport. Click title for pickup dates & times.
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On April 11th, 2019, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County as one of several Iowa Counties impacted by flooding. That proclamation means that grant assistance and case management services are available to impacted residents for needs including: auto and home repairs, clothing, food and emergency housing. Individuals and families must meet income eligibility guidelines to qualify for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program. There are no income eligibility guidelines for case management assistance. Click on title for complete assistance information.
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Quad Cities Disaster Readiness Conference Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Program: 8:15am-4:00pm Doors open at 7am Lunch Provided for Registrants Waterfront Convention Center, Bettendorf, Iowa Registration Closes March 28—No Walk-ins
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Recent work in understanding the genetic makeup of infectious diseases is helping public health be more successful in preventing their spread and creating interventions that are successful. Learn more.
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The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) announced December 11 that it has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Accreditation demonstrates SCHD’s ability to meet national standards for high quality public health services, leadership, and accountability. Learn more about what this means for the community.
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CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until we learn more about the outbreak.There have been no cases of illness associated with this outbreak in Iowa; however, Iowans are included in the nationwide safety alert advising not to eat any form of Romaine lettuce. https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2018/o157h7-11-18/index.html (not an active link as of 5/28/24)
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Elevator modernization starting Wednesday, November 14, 2018 may increase elevator wait times, until completion in January 2019. Regularly check this webpage for status updates. Affected offices and departments on floors 3-6 of the Administrative Center include Health Department, Community Services, Auditor, Recorder, County and City Assessors, Administration, Human Resources, Facilities, and Scott County Kids.
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Opportunity Atlas is a new data tool available to tell the story of how social determinants of health such as parental income, race, and gender impact children’s outcomes in adulthood. Are their future earnings impacted? Do these factors impact their likelihood of being incarcerated? Click the heading to learn more about the Opportunity Atlas.
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The Food Rescue Partnership of the Quad Cities is hosting a food rescue workshop to share how area establishments are rescuing food to reduce costs and see potential tax advantages by keeping food out of the landfill through reduction, donation, feeding animals, and composting. Click heading to learn more.
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The 2018 Community Health Assessment for Scott, Rock Island, and Muscatine counties is now available for review. This assessment helps to tell the story of health in our community, from health status and health behaviors, to community assets and forces impacting our ability to be healthy. We would like your feedback on the assessment and its findings. Please review the assessment and provide your feedback here: http://quadcities.healthforecast.net
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Early Childhood Is Critical to Health Equity Robert Wood Johnson Foundation & University of California, San Francisco https://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/reports/2018/rwjf445350 The field of public health relies on data and assessments of communities in order to have the information needed...
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2017 Kids Count Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-Being Annie E. Casey Foundation http://www.aecf.org/m/resourcedoc/aecf-2017kidscountdatabook.pdf The most recent report completed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation gathers and studies data on a number of indicators that impact the health and well...
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Learn how vaccines protect against serious diseases: https://www.vaccines.gov/index.html
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"In a world filled with inequality, crises and poverty, breastfeeding is the foundation of lifelong good health for babies and mothers." -- World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action Join us in supporting breastfeeding mothers and infants this World Breastfeeding Week and every week...
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The Quad Cities’ Food Rescue Partnership announces a Food Rescue Workshop taking place October 4, 2018 in Davenport, IA.
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PRESS RELEASE May 18, 2018 RE: Summer Food Safety As the warm weather months are filled with family outings, vacations, and cookouts, the Scott County Health Department would like to remind everyone to follow some simple but important food safety practices to avoid illness. To protect yourself, your...
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The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program is signing up volunteers now to provide their health data for use in thousands of health studies. This is how breakthroughs happen. You can make a difference. Learn more about how you can join the effort to help speed up health research.
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The Iowa Department of Public Health has released the 2017 Annual Report for its ADPER & EH Division. You will find information related to environmental health, communicable disease, and immunization, among other topics.
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The department has released a Request for Applications (RFA) for Medical Examiner Autopsy Transportation Services. Proposals are due to the Scott County Health Department by May 7, 2018.
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Scott County Health Department to Host Event to Celebrate National Public Health Week April 2 - 6 is National Public Health Week! The theme of National Public Health Week 2018 is "Changing Our Future Together.” The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) is kicking off its celebration by hosting an...
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Join Scott County Health Department for a free open house to celebrate National Public Health Week! Thursday, April 5, 2018 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Scott County Administrative Center, First Floor Boardroom 600 W. 4th Street Davenport, Iowa 52801 You can expect: Welcome from Ed Rivers, Health Department Director at 12:00 PM Learn more about the Scott County Health Department at information tables Free car seat safety checks Enjoy light snacks and refreshments We look forward to seeing you there!
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