Health Promotion Staff- (left to right) Megan, Jamie, Brent, Desiree
Falls in elderly, concussions, car seats, keeping kids safe online and injury partners with Zero Fatality and Utah Highway Patrol.
Tobacco handler, compliance, ending nicotine dependence, etc.
Physical Activity and Nutrition policies, Worksite Wellness, Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans, etc.
Focuses on promoting physical activity and nutrition, reducing screen-time, and supporting breastfeeding-friendly environments.
As a healthcare provider, you are in a perfect position to be the catalyst in inspiring your patients to live healthier, tobacco-free lives. Patients look to you for help and advice when it comes to their overall health. They trust you, which means that a little friendly, hype-free advice on why and how to give […]
Providing resources to help your employees quit using tobacco is the single most effective health benefit you can provide to your employees. Tobacco use results in huge costs to the state as a whole and to employers in particular. Smokers consume more health care resources, experience greater absenteeism, and tend to be less productive while […]
Any employee who sells tobacco products in Tooele County must complete Tobacco Handlers Training and hold a valid Tobacco Handlers Permit issued by the department according to Tobacco Handler’s Regulation #13. To obtain a permit applicants will need to: Watch the training video Fill out: Tobacco Sales Quiz Fill out: Tobacco Handler Application Pay permit […]
If you or someone you know uses tobacco, the Utah Tobacco Quit Line can help. People who seek the help of the Utah Tobacco Quit Line are statistically more likely to kick the habit once and for all. Most people who smoke want to quit. Call the Quit Line. It’s convenient, it’s confidential, and it’s […]
You are invited to join thousands of people who will Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:15 a.m. on April 21st in the 2016 Great Utah ShakeOut! We all must get better prepared for major earthquakes, and practice how to protect ourselves when they happen. The purpose of the ShakeOut is to help people and organizations do both. More […]
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on the elderly. For more information on staying safe in winter follow this link to www.cdc.gov
In the fall of 2011, the Tooele County Health Department brought together various organizations and individuals to identify priority public health areas in Tooele County and develop a community health improvement plan. The group determined the following to be Tooele County’s greatest health concerns: Obesity, Substance Abuse, Diabetes, Lack of Physical Activity and Inadequate Access […]
Visit https://www.loveandlogic.com/pages/parents for more information on Love and Logic classes.
All-hazards emergency preparedness information, including how to create family disaster plans, assembling disaster supply kits, learning about Tooele County’s warning systems, knowing protective action steps, and more can be found at www.tcem.org.
