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Office Hours:
 
  Monday  - Thursday   from 7:00 a.m. until   6:00 p.m. Closed   Fridays, weekends,   and holidays. Staff   are available 24/7 for   emergencies.   For   after hour assistance   please call
  435-882-5600.You   will be put in contact   with a public health   official for guidance.
 
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Division Phone Numbers:
 

   Administration
  (435) 277-2460

   Community Services
(  435) 277-2440

  Environmental Health
  (435) 277-2440

   Family and School    Health
  (435) 277-2310

   Support Services
  (435) 277-2460
 
 
 
    The Flu ends with u
The Tooele County Health Department has seasonal influenza vaccine available. . Call now for your appointment.
who needs a flu vaccine

Seasonal Flu Even healthy people can get the flu and it can be dangerous

Seasonal Flu Vaccine is available now
  • The Seasonal Influenza 2010 - 2011 vaccine contains the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) California/7/2009-like strain

  • Two separate vaccinations are not necessary this season

  • Influenza immunizations are recommended annually for all individuals 6 months of age and older.

 fight the biteThe bugs are back! West Nile Virus (WNV) has emerged for the 2010 season.

The Tooele County Health Department has an active WNV surveillance, prevention, and education program. During the 2009 season, Tooele County had 2 human, 1 sentinel, and 2 mosquito pool positive cases.

There have been no reports of human cases of West Nile virus so for in 2010. What has been detected:

  • one mosquito pool in the state has tested positive for West Nile virus and that was in Southwest Utah
  • one case of mosquito infection was found in Washington County
To view the latest Utah report, please follow this link.
   
 
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  • Welcome
    The health department welcomes summer. May all Tooele County Residents have a safe and fun summer!
  • TCHD 2009 Annual Report
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    Toole County Health Department's 2009 Annual Report is available. Please follow this link to view the report.
  • No Crypto
    Follow this link to more info about Crypto
    Crypto is just around the corner. Visit the link above to refresh your memory about Cryptosporidum.
  • Radon
    Radon kits are available at the health department. Phone Vickie at (435) 277-2440 for more information.
  • SkinCancer
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    You can't see the penetrating rays of the sun. Keep your family safe from sunburn this summer.
  • Tooele County MRC needs you!
    Join the Medical Reserve Corps and help Tooele County when it needs you the most.
  • Dispose of Unused and out of date prescriptions
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    Dispose of your unused over the counter and prescription drugs by disposing them in one of the bins located conveniently for your use.
  • Aaa Food Handlers
    Food Handler Classes
    Food Handler Classes: first and third Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the health department and on-line. Follow link above.
  • West Nile
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    West Nile Virus is here again, and been reported in Utah. Follow this link to West Nile Virus information.
  • WIC
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    WIC Works! Visit the health department WIC section and learn more about WIC. Qualifying is not as hard as you may think.

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2009    Tooele County Health Department's 2009 Annual Report

Call Center HoursWIC foods now include fruits & veggies:
Visit our WIC Pages and find out what's new! Learn More.

  National Organization Honors Tooele County Health Officer

Myron Bateman wins awardMyron Bateman has been awarded the 2010 Health Officer of the Year Award by the National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) at their 18th Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. He is the first Director of Health in Utah who has received this prestigious award.

Myron is a dedicated leader in public health, he is an innovator who is not afraid to try something new in an effort to improve the quality of life for his health department clients.

He has sacrificed to ensure that Utah’s voice was a part of shaping the standards and measures for National Agency Accreditation.

NALBOH's mission: to strengthen and improve public health governance. NALBOH is the only organization in America committed to strengthening and empowering boards of health through education and training. Learn More

Good Job MyronFrom your staff: We are so proud of you Myron, and so honored that you are our leader. We are the luckiest health department in the state! Along with our terrific board of health, you don't just set the standard, you model it. We all all so fortunate to work side by side with you!
 

H1N1

View the final H1N1 Report for 2009.. Learn More

For more H1N1 information, please follow this link

Link to Sun God Cancer Coloring bookSun Guy Coloring Book for Kids

Learn how Molly and her family protect themselves from Skin Cancer

food handler classesFOOD HANDLER CLASSES:
Food Handlers Classes are taught on the First and Third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the health department.  Fee is $15.00.  Participants must arrive 15 minutes early to register for the class. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.   Classes are also available on-line.

Car Seat Education

Tooele County Health Department's Car Seat Education Class will be held the First Tuesday Evening of the Month at 7:00 p.m. To learn more, please follow this link.

 

Love and Logic ClassesLove and Logic Classes will be held at the health department beginning 6/9/2010 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. . Classes will run for 6 weeks. Fee is $15.00 and includes the workbook. Please call 435-277-2457 to register or for more information

Whether or not you are looking for answers, wanting to enhance your skills, or just want to learn more innovative ways of raising your children......this class is for you!

 

AccrediationThe Health Department is pleased to announce we have been chosen by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PAHB) as one of the 30 public health departments across the country to participate in the national voluntary public health   accreditation program.  Learn More

 
Radon Kits avalilable at the health department Radon kits are available at the health department. Phone 277-2460 for details.

 

Vital RecordsVital Records (Birth and Death Certificates) available 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. M - T at the health department. Call
(435)-277-2301.

 

211 Resource_GuideTooele County Health Dept. Resource Guide 
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151 North Main Street   • Tooele Utah • 84074
(435) 277 - 2300 ext. 1 • Fax (435) 277-2304