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.
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...
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...
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...
Graduated Driver’s License (GDL)Utah Video Made Simple
https://youtu.be/3c4L0cjoG2g
Free ATV/OHV Safety Certification Course Sept. 17, 2015.
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Safe Trails, Serious Fun: ATV Safety
Feel the thunder as your machine roars to life. Picture the panoramic scenery as you kick up the giant dust cloud behind your ride. But first … learn, gear up, and then head down some safe trails for some serious fun. Since 1998, Utah has seen a 166% increase in the...
Suicide Prevention Event May 14, 2016
To register for the Sunrise 5K go to: 2016withhelpcomeshope.eventbrite.com for more information call 435-277-2302
ATV Safety – Prevent Serious Brain Injuries
Article provided by http://intermountainhealthcare.org/hospitals/primarychildrens/childhealth/parenting/Pages/ATV-Safety.aspx Certification Teaches Safer Riding A child’s risk of being hospitalized from riding an off-highway vehicle is a thousand times greater than...
Obesity in America
Why are Americans obese? Watch this video by publichealth.org for more information.
National Poison Prevention Week
National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) runs March 20th – March 26th, 2016. It was established in 1961 to call attention to the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent poisonings from occurring. Recent safety interventions, such as child resistant closures and poison...