COMMUNITY HEALTH
Our purpose is to provide resources and education to promote nutrition, healthy habits, an active lifestyle, and injury prevention to improve quality of life and to allow each resident to reach their full health potential. To help us achieve our purpose we coordinate our efforts with partners. These many partners include schools/universities, law enforcement, community organizations, churches, clinics, and local government. The Community Health Division has the following programs and services: Community Engagement, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Tobacco/Vaping Education and WIC (Women, Infants and Children).
Car Seats
Diabetes
Injury Prevention
TOP Star
Vape/Tobacco Education
WIC
2025 | Community Health Services Summary
Health Promotions - Children Served by TOP Star: 1,108
This program is free to early childcare facilities, both commercial or in-home and is provided in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services. It encourages quality and enhanced programming in physical activity, nutrition and breastfeeding accommodations.
Health Promotions - Community Class Participants: 478
In 2024, we collaborated with local medical professionals and organizations to provide 48 community classes on a variety of healthy living topics, including fall prevention.
Health Promotions - Community Coalitions: 26
We collaborate and lead within coalitions to enhance community relationships, share resources, and support individuals and families.
Health Promotions - Community Events: 61
We take part in and lead community and health events that provide important health resources and services that foster self-reliance.
Health Promotions - Quit Service Referrals: 280
A no-cost individualized cessation coaching program available to all Utahns who desire to lead a life free of nicotine dependence.
Health Promotions - Vaping Prevention Education: 452
The S.P.E.A.R (Students, Police, Education, Achievement, and Resiliency) summer program provides in-depth vaping education to 6th, 8th, and 10th graders. This collaborative program with local law enforcement aims to strengthen youth and law enforcement relationships while promoting individual responsibility, community engagement, and academic success.
Injury Prevention - Certified Car Seat Installation Checks: 232
Our nationally certified car seat technicians provide in-person education to parents and grandparents on how to properly install car seats. We also provide free car seats to those who qualify.
Injury Prevention - Safe Routes: 12,259
We collaborate with schools to enhance safety for students walking and biking to and from school.
WIC - Breastfeeding Coaching Contacts: 526
Our skilled team provides breastfeeding education and support by phone or in-person.
WIC - Clients Enrolled: 3,527 (High Risk: 466, Pregnant: 307, Infants: 734, Children: 2,005)
We offer individual and family nutrition assessments and education to help families obtain healthy food. In addition, we offer assistance with budget-friendly meal planning, shopping, and support for special dietary needs.
WIC - Nutrition Assessments & Education: 14,108
We offer support with budget-friendly meal planning, shopping, and special dietary needs. Our nutrition specialists can help you create balanced meal plans, make healthy choices on a budget, and address nutrition concerns such as allergies, diabetes, or other medical needs.