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.

Naloxone

What is Naloxone? Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that reverses an opioid or heroin overdose and gets someone breathing again. How does Naloxone work? If a person has taken opioids and is then given naloxone, the opioids will be knocked out of the opiate receptors in the brain. Naloxone can help if opioids are taken […]

Meningitis in Tooele County

In response to rumors concerning people contracting Meningitis from Stansbury Lake the health department releases this statement:The Tooele County Health Department and Mountain West Medical Center work closely to track all cases of reportable disease. Both organizations work with the Utah Department of Health and the Utah State Public Health Laboratories to determine if diseases […]

PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M Tobacco Handler Permits, Regulation # 13

On November 22, 2016 the Board of Health voted to adopt the proposed changes to Regulation #13 Tobacco Handlers Permits. Click here to view the regulation. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOOELE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT […]

Rule of Three – Simple rule of priorities when planning for an emergency.

RULE OF THREE LA REGLA DE TRES RULE OF THREE Three minutes, Three hours, Three days, Three weeks This simple rule gives an idea of priorities that you should focus on when planning for an emergency. Although it is not absolute, the rule of three gives good general direction as to what your family planning […]

Violence and Injury Prevention Program

Research shows that most injuries are predictable and preventable. Injuries and violence can have a dramatic impact on a person’s ability to lead an active, fulfilling life. Child Safety Seats Click here for more information READ MORE Keeping Kids Safe Online Click here for The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Kids Safe Online with Parental Controls […]

Healthy Environments and Active Living (HEAL)

WELCOME TO THE HEAL PROGRAM! Healthy Environments and Active Living (HEAL) is a program resulting from the consolidation of three programs (Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program, and the Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Program). The consolidation of the three programs into one was designed to assist in the coordination […]

Tobacco Prevention and Control

Tobacco Compliance Checks READ MORE Tobacco Retail Permitting Process READ MORE Tobacco Handlers Permits READ MORE waytoquit.org READ MORE Tobacco Youth Coalitions READ MORE Tobacco-free Policies READ MORE Respond to Utah Indoor Clean Air Act complaints READ MORE For more information on any of the above listed programs contact: Desiree M. at 435-277-2365 or email desiree.mudrow@tooeleco.gov

Stepping On- Building Confidence and Reducing Falls

STEPPING ON -BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND REDUCING FALLS FALLS PREVENTION – Stepping On is an interactive evidenced-based work shop series. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Simple and fun balance and strength training The role vision plays in keeping your balance How medication can contribute to falls Ways to stay safe when out and about What to look […]

Electronic Smoking Devices

Manufacturers of Electronic Smoking Device liquids are permitted and inspected by Tooele County Health Department according to Health Regulation #18. E- Liquid Manufacturing Facilities within Tooele County must obtain an ESDs and E-Liquid Operating Permit from the department. Click here for information on Applications and Fees. For more information contact our office at (435)277-2365 or […]

Worried about someone? Man Therapy

Man Therapy™ is designed to help men deal with issues like depression, anxiety, anger and suicidal thoughts. But it also can be a valuable resource for their friends or loved ones. If you’re here because you’re worried about a man in your life, you’ve come to the right place. Get started by taking the 18pt […]