Scott County Health Department

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Scott County Health Department

Administrative Center
600 W. 4th St.
Davenport, Iowa 52801-1030
Phone: (563) 326-8618
Fax: (563) 326-8774

Business Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
except on holidays

Health Department Features

Influenza A (H1N1) Alert

The Scott County Health Department is encouraging all residents to be on alert for Influenza A (H1N1) commonly referred to as swine flu. Confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) have been reported in the United States as well as nationally. Both confirmed and probable cases have been reported in Iowa. The Influenza A (H1N1) virus is spread through contact between people much like seasonal flu [learn about seasonal flu by clicking here]. As with seasonal flu, individuals and families can practice a variety of precautions to prevent infection and stop the spread of disease.

Wash your hands frequently. Always wash hands after coughing or sneezing. Use alcohol based hand gels when hand washing is not possible. [How You Wash and Dry Your Hands Makes a Difference!]
Cough or sneeze into a tissue, or your sleeve or elbow.
If you feel ill, even if you think you could "tough it out" at work, stay home.
Do not send your children to school if they feel ill.
Call your health care provider and arrange to be seen and tested in a way that will not endanger the health others if you have a temperature over 100 F, are coughing, have a sore throat, and experiencing extreme tiredness.

For more information about Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu and status updates visit:

This message was last updated May 15, 2009 at 8:45 A.M

Lead Poisoning. Has your child been tested?

The only way of knowing if your child is lead poisoned is to have them tested! Visit the links below to learn more about lead testing at Scott County Health Department and for information about sources of lead and how to keep your home and family safe.

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 know ans 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.

I-Smile Dental Home Project

Scott County Health Department would like to introduce the I-Smile Dental Home Project. I-Smile is a collaborative effort of existing health networks. The focus areas for I-Smile in Scott County will be education, care coordination, and direct dental services. I-Smile will be available to coordinate dental referrals beginning in September. For more information, frequently asked questions, and dental screening forms follow the link below.

Iowa Department of Public Health: School Dental Screenings

Firework Safety

Scott County Health Department wants you to have a safe and sparkling good time this 4th of July. Visit our Public Safety page for tips that will help you and your family celebrate safely on Independence Day!

July 01, 2009 Hypertension Screening Sites For July (106.5 KB)

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

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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.