Novel Influenza A (H1N1)

The Scott County Health Department is encouraging all residents to be aware of H1N1 Influenza flu. The H1N1 virus is spread through contact between people much like seasonal flu.  Stop the spread of the virus by practicing the 3 C's: Clean your hands often, Cover your cough properly, and Contain the germs by staying home when sick.  For more information and useful materials visit our H1N1 web pages.

• Scott County Health Department H1N1 Page
• NEW: Sign up for Quad City Area H1N1 Updates
• Vaccine Clinic Schedule:  CLINICS FOR NOVEMBER 6 &7 ARE CURRENTLY FULL 

Need help finding us?

The Scott County Health Department is in the Scott County Administrative Center at 600 W. 4th Street. Davenport, Iowa 52801.

• Find directions to Scott County Health Department using Google Maps

Special Notice--Change in STD Clinic Hours

Due to H1N1 Flu activities regular STD clinic hours may be changed.  Until further notice Friday clinics will be closed.  STD walk in clinic hours are normally Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-4:00 and Friday 8:30-11:00.  Please call ahead or check our website for any other clinic hour changes. 

Hand Washing

The Scott County Health Department wants to remind everyone that the single best way to prevent flu and other illness is to wash your hands.  Good hand washing keeps germs off of your hands and objects that you touch.  This will protect you and others from illnesses.  To learn more about flu prevention and hand washing visit:

• SCHD Hands Washing Information
• Iowa Department of Public health Influenza Information

I-Smile^TM Dental Home Initiative

• I-Smile^TM Dental Home Initiative Website
• I-Smile^TM on YouTube!
• Iowa Department of Public Health: School Dental Screenings

Scott County EPSDT Care For Kids Program

Do you have a child under the age of 21 who is enrolled in Medicaid (Title 19)? If so, you may benefit from our Early and Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment EPSDT program which is also known as the Care for Kids program. The program offers many services to provide comprehensive child health care for Medicaid eligible children ages birth through twenty years. There is NO cost for families who have a current Medicaid card. Want to learn more? Call the Scott County Care For Kids program at 563-328-4114, Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30.

October 21, 2009 Hypertension Screening Sites For November (55.9 KB)

Press Release listing organizations that offer free blood pressure checks in cooperation with the Scott County Health Department's Hypertension Coordination Program.

The Scott County Health Department is committed to promoting, protecting and preserving the health of the community by providing leadership and direction as advocates for the individual, the family, the community, and the environment we serve.