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  • County Health Rankings 2012

    Mobilizing local communities, partners and leaders to improve health.

    We know that much of what influences our health happens outside of the doctor’s office—in our schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program helps communities create solutions that make it easier for people to be healthy in their own communities, focusing on specific factors that we known affect health, such as education and income.

    Click here to download the 2012 County Health Rankings for Utah or visit www.countyhealthrankings.org

     

  • Preventing Kids from Swallowing Batteries

    There’s a little-known risk to small children.

    Each year, about 3,500 button battery swallowing cases are reported to U.S. poison control centers.  Serious injuries and deaths are on the rise.

    The most serious cases involve nickel-sized 20 mm diameter batteries.  These can get stuck in a child’s throat and burn through the esophagus in as little as two hours.  Repair can require feeding and breathing tubes and multiple surgeries.

    Kids under 4 are at the greatest risk.

    For more information visit http://thebatterycontrolled.com/

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  • Community Health Needs Assessment

    Identified health needs of Summit County.

    The Summit County Health Department, in partnership with other community organizations has conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment. The purpose of the assessment was to identify the health and safety needs of Summit County residents. It will now help to inform strategic planning efforts that will be designed to improve overall health and safety. In addition, the assessment is being presented as a community resource for all organizations and individuals.

    Click here to download the Summit County Community Health Needs Assessment.
     

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  • Prescription Discount Card

    Get your FREE prescription discount card.

    As a member of the National Association of Counties, Summit County is able to offer a FREE prescription discount card.

    Go to the CVS Caremark site at www2.caremark.com/naco/ and print your card. Discounts are valid at participating pharmacies only. Click here to locate participating pharmacies in your area.