Scott County Public Health provides services to promote healthier living for county residents. Public Health staff includes licensed registered nurses and health educators who provide assessment, teaching, support, and referrals to residents of Scott County
Public Health News
Health equity is a process, health equality is the outcome
Celebrate health disparities this April
Are your kids Juuling?
Juul poster 24 by 36 less words
National infant immunization week April 27-May 4
Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death. Among children born during 1994-2016, vaccination will prevent an estimated 381 million illnesses, 24.5 million hospitalizations, and 855,000 deaths over the course of their lifetimes.
Shakopee High School Healthcare CAPS students
presented projects on three different areas of Public Health, Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, School Lunchrooms and Active Classrooms, and Vaping and Tobacco Compliance checks. They learned a lot about Public Health their first semester in this program. Some are continuing on to do an internship with us next Semester!
Scott County Public Health created a Community Health Resource Guide with information on providers who accept Medical Assistance and offer sliding fees for those who are uninsured or under-insured.
