National HIV Testing Day Event - June 27

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On June 27th, National HIV Testing Day, Scott County Health Department will be providing free rapid HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) testing and counseling at Walgreens located at 1720 W Kimberly Road in Davenport from 10 AM to 6 PM. 

Per Diem Dental Hygienist

Health Department (Part-time) $32.16 per hour

Correctional Health Nurse

Health Department (Full-time) $35.45 to $48.86 per hour plus benefits.

Health and Wellness Fair - May 31

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The community is encouraged to attend the Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Scott County Health Department and community partners on Saturday, May 31st, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Freight House Farmer's Market (421 W River Drive, Davenport, IA 52801). 

Measles

There are multiple outbreaks of measles in the United States: Measles Cases and Outbreaks (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Learn more at https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/health/measles

Vaccines FAQ

How do vaccines work?

Vaccines strengthen your child's natural immunity. Used in their smallest but most helpful form, vaccines boost a child's natural defenses against illness. Vaccines train the immune system to find and fight off dangerous bacteria and viruses that invade the body.

I-Smile Silver For Health Care Professionals and Community Organizations

Partnering for Better Oral Health in Scott County

I-Smile Silver works closely with health care professionals and other community partners in Scott County to help support the oral health of adults in the community by:

Senior Office Assistant-Health Department

Health Department (Full-time) $20.02 to $27.60 per hour plus benefits.

SCHD Celebrates National Public Health Week (NPHW)

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Each April, the American Public Health Association (APHA) spends a week honoring the essential work of public health professionals. The celebration is called National Public Health Week (NPHW) and focuses on public health’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of people and communities. This year NPHW takes place from April 7-13 and the theme is, “It Starts Here.” As noted recently in The Nation’s Health, the online publication from the APHA, “Clean air, clean water, safe food, safe streets, health equity for all—it all starts with public health.”

Office Assistant- Health

Health Department (Full-time) $18.16 per hour plus benefits.