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.
Car Seat Education Classes
Septembers class has been moved to the 7th instead of Sept. 6th. Free Car Seat Education Classes! Learn how to properly install your child's car seat. Classes are held the first Wednesday of the month and the class will last one hour. Please note that participants...
Free Car Seat Check Sept. 21st 2-5pm
Overdose Deaths by Race and Ethnicity Over One Year
Read the article linked below for information on overdose deaths by race and ethnicity over one year. Article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vital Signs: Drug Overdose Deaths, by Selected Sociodemographic and Social Determinants of Health...
Tooele County Parks Inventory
Lets go to the park! Below is an inventory of parks in Tooele County.
Request for Proposals- E-cigarette, Marijuana, & Other Drug Prevention Grant
The Tooele County Health Department (TCHD) is seeking proposals for projects that address root causes and factors associated with the youth use of electronic cigarettes, marijuana, and other drugs. Substance misuse/abuse continue to be an important public health...
Living Well with Chronic Conditions –
Check back soon for new class dates.
Drug Prevention Grant Opportunity
The Tooele County Health Department (TCHD) is seeking proposals for projects that address root causes and factors associated with the youth use of electronic cigarettes, marijuana, and other drugs. Substance misuse/abuse continue to be an important public health...
Disaster Distress Helpline- 1-800-985-5990
Disaster Distress Helpline Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA's) Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress...
Living Well with Diabetes- Free Workshop
Tai Chi – Grantsville
Today’s Air Quality
