The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) is excited to host a Community Screening Day! Join SCHD on September 12, 2024, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The no cost screenings are for Iowa residents of all ages. Lead, HIV, and Hepatitis C testing, as well as dental screenings, will all be offered. Call 563-326-8618 with questions.

The Family Health Program wants to hear from you! SCHD is looking for up to 16 participants to come out and share feedback on the importance of children receiving childhood vaccines. The event will take place on August 28th from 5 to 7 PM at The Lincoln Center (318 E 7th St, Davenport). It will be a family friendly event. Dinner, gift cards, gift bags, and children’s activities will be provided. 

Taking a childbirth class can help expecting parents to better understand the birthing process. It can also boost confidence in the body's ability to give birth. The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) Healthy Pregnancy program is offering a free online childbirth class on August 12th at 7 PM. The class will cover pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. To enroll, scan the QR code. Call 563-328-4114 with questions.

Staying up to date on vaccinations keeps all kids healthy and in school! Talk to your healthcare provider about what vaccines your child needs. You can also find updated vaccine schedules here. 

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 families. Attendees can receive pregnancy and birth resources and can connect to representatives from Hiney Heroes, Iowa Total Care, Molina, Scott County Kids, the Lincoln Center, and Wellpoint. Additionally, door prizes, games, and a photo station will be available.

August 1 – 7, 2024 is World Breastfeeding Week.

Iowa offers the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) health insurance plan for the uninsured children and teens (ages 1-18 years) of working families. Many working families qualify. With Hawki, no family pays more than $40 a month, regardless of how many children they have. Some families on Hawki will pay nothing at all.

Food safety, an essential aspect of public health, helps prevent foodborne illnesses. Our Environmental Health Specialists conduct food inspections for over 850 licensed facilities in Scott County