Fifth Annual Back-to-School Health Clinic, Offers

As families prepare for a new school year, the Fifth Annual Back-to-School Health Clinic, offers a convenient, one-stop opportunity to check important health screenings off the list.

Families in Muscatine and surrounding areas are invited to attend the clinic, hosted by Trinity Muscatine Public Health, on Thursday, August 6, from noon to 6:30 p.m. at McKinley Elementary School in Muscatine, Iowa.

Hosted in partnership with local health and community organizations, this free clinic offers a wide variety of essential services to help children start the school year healthy and ready to learn. Available services include:

– Dental Screenings
– Topical Fluoride Application
– Vision Screenings
– Lead Testing
– Developmental Screenings (ages 0 to 5)

In addition, staff will be on-site to answer questions about immunizations, insurance and other resource needs. Several community partners will also be present, offering information about local programming and support services.

“This event is a great opportunity for families to access important health services in one convenient location before the school year begins,” says Jen Craft, director of Trinity Muscatine Public Health. “The clinic brings together healthcare providers, educators and community organizations to make essential health services more accessible for families. By working together, we can help children start the school year healthy, supported and ready to succeed.”

WHO: Open to families in Muscatine and the surrounding area
WHAT: Fifth Annual Back to School Health Clinic
WHEN: Thursday, August 6, 2026, from Noon to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: McKinley Elementary School, 621 Kindler Ave, Muscatine, IA

Due to the popularity of this event, attendees should expect wait times for services. To help with planning, pre-registration is encouraged online.