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.
Utah Indoor Clean Air Act
The Utah Indoor Clean Air Act was created by the Utah Legislature to protect Utahns and visitors to the state from the toxic effects of secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke exposure is one of the leading causes of preventable death and disability in the U.S. and Utah...
Prison relocation: Health Impact Assessment and Presentation
Tooele County Health Department contracted Westminster health professionals to conduct a Health Impact Assessment on the potential relocation of the state prison to the Tooele County area. The study results were released Wednesday night. A Health Impact Assessment...
Utah Family Meals
Utah Family Meals is the combined effort of all twelve local health departments in the state of Utah. Governor Herbert has declared September “Family Meal Month,” in an effort to promote healthy family meals in Utah. Click here for the news story! Utah Department of...
Tobacco Prevention Resources for Health Care Providers
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...
Tobacco-Free Worksites
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...
Tobacco Handler Permits
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...
Free Tobacco Cessation Services
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...
Be Ready Tooele for the Great Utah ShakeOut!!
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...
LiveFit TC on TooeleTv.Com
Watch and learn more about LiveFit TC
Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter
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...
Today’s Air Quality
