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In today's CDC Safe Healthcare Blog, the Consumer Product Safety Commission outlines the simple steps all parents should take to keep their children safe around medicine. Additionally, CDC has launched a new education program focused on protecting children from unintentional medication overdoses, Up and Away and Out of Sight.

 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): Percentage of texting drivers went up significantly, from 0.6 percent in 2009 to 0.9 percent to 2010. 3,000 people died in car accidents in 2010 because of drivers who were texting,while drivng. 01/30/2012

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CDC 24/7  – Saving Lives. Protecting People. Saving Money Through Prevention.  Learn More About How CDC Works For You…National Women's Health Week is May 13-19, 2012.

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Please be advised The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has issued a 'YELLOW Air Quality Action' condition for Tooele County for Wednesday & Thursday , May 16th & 17th, 2012.

   
 

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You don't have to eat like this to prevent or manage diabetes. Diabetes Self Management Classes are being held at Tooele County Health Department. Call (435) 277-2460 to register.

Diabetes Self-Management Training class series "Manage Your Diabetes: Small Steps..Big Rewards" will be held June 14th, 21st, 28th and July 5th from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Registration and a physician referral are required.
You must register before June 1st, call 435-277-2460 or email
edeleeuw@utah.gov

Tooele County Diabetes Support Group will hold its first meeting on Thursday, May 31st from 6:30-8:00 pm in room 280. This activity is free of charge and a light meal will be provided. This meeting is being held to organize and plan future support group meetings and activities. A presentation on tools for diabetes self-management will be given by a certified diabetes educator. For more information email edeleeuw@utah.gov or call 435-277-2482.

Click here for upcoming Diabetes activities that you can participate in

 

Yellow Dot is here!Tooele County Health Department is proud to be a Yellow Dot Information & Registration location. Click here to find out what the Yellow Dot Program can do for you and how to register your information 

It's that time of year again for Temporary Event Food Booths! Don't forget to submit your application at least 72 hours before your event. Click here for an application and information

 

Immunization clinics are held every Thursday from 1-7 pm in the Family & School Health Office, Suite 110. Flu shots and Flu Mist are still available.

Call (435) 277-2311 for more information. Click here for Flu Forms and Information

 

Targeting Obesity In Preschool and Childcare Settings

Top Star's goal is to help child care providers improve their nutrional and physical activity environments. We are please to offer this program in our community.

Follow this link for more information and a list of TOP Star endorsed day care facilities in Tooele County

 

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1 in 20 people, age 12 or older, reported using prescription painkillers for nonmedical reasons in the past year. CDC Vital Signs. www.cdc.gov/VitalSigns/PainkillerOverdoses/ Every 6 seconds, someone dies from stroke get the facts
 
112 million times a year alcohol-impaired drivers put you at risk. CDC Vital Signs. http://www.cdc.gov/VitalSigns/DrinkingAndDriving/ There is no safe level of smoking. Occasional smoking is still harnful.  CDC Vital Signs. http://www.cdc.gov/VitalSigns/AdultSmoking/
     
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