Health News & Notices

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.

From family picnics to potlucks to backyard barbeques, tips from the Food Program at the Scott County Health Department can help you enjoy some of the favorite foods of summer safely!

We all need shots to protect us from diseases. Learn more!