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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
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
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
except on holidays
Email: health@scottcountyiowa.com
Health Department Features
Smokefree Air Act
The Iowa Smokefree Air Act Law went into effect on July 1, 2008. Smoking will be regulated in public places, places of employment, and certain outdoor areas. Visit the following website to help you with all of your questions:
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 coordinatorn, 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.
Blood Lead Testing Requirement
Beginning the fall of 2008, all Iowa children must have proof of a blood lead test before starting kindergarten. Want to learn more about the new requirement, follow the link below for information for parents and health professionals.
Foodborne Illness: Shigella and Hepatitis A
Foodborne illness is caused by eating foods contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or even chemicals. Shigella and Hepatitis A are two illnesses that can be spread by food handeled by an infected person. Recently the Shigellosis bacteria and the Hepatitis A virus has been found to be the cause of some cases of foodborne illness in Scott County. Follow the links below to learn more about Shigella, Hepatitis A, and ways to keep the foods you eat safe.
August 01, 2008 Hypertension Screening Sites For August (107.2 KB)
Press Release listing organizations that offer free blood pressure checks in cooperation with the Scott County Health Department's Hypertension Coordination Program.
Headlines
- Iowa Mumps status updated by the Iowa Department of Public Health
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/adper/mumps.asp - Food Establishment Inspection Database
- Iowa Department of Public Health
- Scott County Board of Health
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.
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