Issue 64 | October 2021
QCHI
E-Newsletter
  • QCHI Fun Fact: Did you know we've been helping oversee and complete regular Community Health Assessments since 2002?! What are they, you ask? Read on :)
Assessment to Action
Featuring details on QCHI's latest project work
Notice the line of logos above? It tells an important story about collaboration and how it takes teamwork to move the dial toward a healthier you, me, and ultimately the Quad Cities area. The Community Health Assessment (CHA), which happens every three years, wouldn't be possible without each partner above. The 2021 Assessment has just wrapped-up and is now "live" and open to public comment at quadcities.healthforecast.net. This Assessment gauges the health status, behaviors, and needs of residents (in Rock Island, Scott, and Muscatine Counties). It's done through surveys, focus groups, local data, etc. And all this work then shapes actionable plans the local health systems, county health departments, and other orgs/coalitions carry out. Take a look at the health of our community HERE and let us know what you think!
Board Stories
Revealing a personal side to our Board Members and why they're committed to QCHI and the health of our community
As you can imagine, the Community Health Assessment requires extensive prep, plenty of meetings, coordination, and attention to detail.

Find out where QCHI board member and Rock Island County Health Department administrator, Nita Ludwig, found the time to contribute in the middle of a pandemic.

Read the rest of her story HERE.
QC Trail of the Month
Detailing a regional trail for your next adventure

A park is a great place to recharge in the midst of a pandemic.

Been to Muscatine, Iowa lately? It features several trails highlighted on the QCTrails website. The Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area is one of them, located just 2 1/2 miles north of Highway 61 in Muscatine.

Check out all the details on QCTrails.org.
PHOTO COURTESY: Bi-State Regional Commission
Resource Corner
Highlighting a national healthy Halloween guide
The Public Health Communication Collaborative has assessed some of the best ways to celebrate a healthy Halloween.

See all their tips (PLUS a Kids' Activity sheet) HERE.

Guidelines include:
  • Incorporating a cloth/surgical mask into your costume
  • Trick or Treating in small groups
  • Participating in outdoor activities only
  • Tracking local transmission rates and taking extra precautions where high
  • Washing hands before eating candy
Bottom line: Data drives understanding and action. That's why QCHI works hard to help complete the Community Health Assessment every three years. We hope you take some time to review and comment, and have a safe and Happy Halloween!
  • Get vaccinated as soon as you can
  • Stay home when you're sick
  • Wear a face covering in public spaces (regardless of vaccination status)
  • Keep 6' of physical distance from others if you have not been fully vaccinated
  • Wash hands frequently
QCHI is a proud partner of the QC COVID-19 Coalition
Quad City Health Initiative | 563-421-2826 | quadcityhealthinitiative@gmail.com | qchealthinitiative.org