Health Promotion

Why is Health Promotion important?

• Health promotion improves the health status of individuals, families, communities, states, and the nation.
• Health promotion enhances the quality of life for all people.
• Health promotion reduces premature deaths.
• Healthy Living through Environment, Policy, and Improved Clinical Care

Health Promotion Staff- (left to right) Megan, Jamie, Brent, Desiree

What services are available to me?

• Active Transportation Implementation Plan – Tooele County Active Transportation
• Violence and Injury Prevention Program – falls in elderly, concussions, car seats, keeping kids safe online and injury partners with Zero Fatality and Utah Highway Patrol.
• Tobacco Handler Permits – learn how to obtain a Tobacco Handler Permit.
• Tobacco Prevention and Control Program – tobacco handler, compliance, ending nicotine dependence, etc. 
• Tobacco Retail Permitting Process
• HEAL- Healthy Environments Active Living.
• Live Fit– Physical Activity and Nutrition policies, Worksite Wellness, Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans, etc. 
• Naloxone – Opioid Overdose
• Prediabetes – diabetes prevention education
• Proper Disposal of Unused or Expired Medications
• Top Star – focuses on promoting physical activity and nutrition, reducing screen-time, and supporting breastfeeding-friendly environments.