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Be involved with your child`s education and encourage them. Kids who make an effort to get good grades and are involved in school activities are far less likely to drink.
🌟 Looking for more resources on how to connect with your child? Visit summitcountyhealth.org/prevention
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We`re continuing the fun for #NationalHealthEducationWeek with another staff spotlight!
Learn more about how Health Promotion empowers residents to live safe and healthy lifestyles through increased awareness and educational interventions.
Q&A with Tabitha A.
Q. What is your role as a health educator?
A. I oversee many of our chronic disease programs, including diabetes and hypertension, and I also get to support families through our car seat program. One of my favorite parts of the job is working with our senior citizens on fun initiatives like the Senior Farmers Market!
Q. Why did you become a health educator?
A. I`ve always been passionate about health and wellness. In college, I knew I wanted a career where I could help people live their healthiest lives and help them prevent health issues before they start. That`s when I learned about public health and realized that being a health educator was the perfect path for me!
Q. What do you like most about your job?
A. I really enjoy the relationships that I get to build with our community members and partners through programming and outreach! Summit County has such a strong sense of community and so many resources to offer, and I love being part of connecting people to them.
Q. What`s one program or initiative you oversee that you want people to know more about?
A. I would love for more people to know about our self-monitored blood pressure (SMBP) lending library program available at all Summit County libraries. This program allows library patrons to check out a blood pressure cuff just like they would check out a book. Monitoring your blood pressure at home allows you to take charge of your health!
Q. What’s one small health habit that you recommend everyone give a try?
A. Make it a habit to schedule (and attend!) your yearly physical exam with your healthcare provider. It`s one of the easiest ways to catch health concerns early and stay on top of your wellness!
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We host car seat safety classes each month for parents and caregivers to make sure their car seats are installed and being used the right way.
About the class:
- Our next class is October 27 from 5pm-6pm
- $40 fee for education and hands-on installation (Class is FREE for income-eligible families)
- All classes in English and Spanish
- For more info and to register, visit summitcounty.info/carseatclass
🌟 Quick Car Seat Tips 🌟
1. Inch Test: Grab the car seat base and try to move it. If it shifts more than an inch, tighten it. Ask someone to help if needed.
2. Pinch Test: Buckle your child and try to pinch the harness strap at the shoulder. If you can pinch it, it’s too loose. The chest clip should be at armpit level.
3. Forward-Facing Readiness: Switch to forward-facing only when your child is at least 2 years old and has outgrown the rear-facing seat’s height or weight limit.
4. Use the Top Tether: Always use the top tether with forward-facing seats. It reduces movement in a crash. Check your vehicle manual to find the tether anchor location.
5. Booster Seat Graduation: Use a booster until your child is at least 8 years old and 4’9″. The seat belt should fit across the shoulders and chest—not the neck or stomach.
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We`re continuing the fun for #NationalHealthEducationWeek with another staff spotlight!
Learn more about how Health Promotion empowers residents to live safe and healthy lifestyles through increased awareness and educational interventions.
Q&A with Matt W.
Q. What is your role as a health educator?
A. I oversee the tobacco prevention and cessation program, helmet safety program, as well as opioid overdose prevention with Narcan education.
Q. Why did you become a health educator?
After years of working in EMS, I made the transition to public health in order to focus more on prevention. Working proactively to reduce injuries and negative health outcomes. This shift has allowed me to contribute to improving the overall well-being of the community.
Q. What do you like most about your job?
A. I enjoy getting out into the community and connecting with community members over shared goals.
Q. What`s one program or initiative you want people to know more about?
A. Quitting tobacco and nicotine is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make. Not only does it improve your health and the health of those around you, but it also helps you save money.
Free resources are available to support you every step of the way; including one-on-one counseling, personalized quit planning, and nicotine replacement therapy. Visit WaytoQuit.org to get started today!
Q. What’s one small health habit that you recommend everyone give a try?
A. Always wear a helmet when participating in any action sport. Let’s be honest, a helmet is way cooler than a head injury. Summit County Health Department has youth bike helmets available for families that need them.
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Join us for the Halloween Health Fair on Thursday, October 23, from 5–7 pm!
Come learn about resources and services your local health department and community partners have to offer. We will have tricks, treats, and vaccines! Flu and COVID vaccines available, no appointment needed.
(We are unable to accept Cigna or University of Utah Health insurance plans.)
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¡Acompáñanos a la Feria de Salud de Halloween el 23 de octubre de 5 a 7 p. m.!
Ven a conocer los recursos y servicios que tu departamento de salud local y los socios comunitarios tienen para ofrecer. ¡Tendremos actividades y vacunas para todos! Vacunas contra la gripa y la COVID disponibles, sin necesidad de cita.
(No podemos aceptar los planes de seguro médico de Cigna o de la Universidad de Utah.)
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