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October 2025 Health News
See you at the Halloween Health Fair!
Fall is here, bringing with it crisp air, colorful leaves, and the excitement of the season ahead. As we look forward to the magic of the holidays, it’s a great time to focus on feeling our best and helping others do the same.
Make sure you’re ready for the months ahead by getting your flu shot, staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, and practicing simple healthy habits like good handwashing, eating nourishing seasonal foods, and staying home when you’re not feeling your best.
Also, preparing for colder weather now can help keep families and neighbors safe and well. Please take a moment to reach out to those who might need a little extra support, especially older adults or anyone living alone. With schools, sports, and community events in full swing, let’s celebrate all that connects us and the positive impact we can make together.
By caring for ourselves and one another, we’ll keep our community strong, resilient, and thriving all season long, resulting in a healthier community for all.
Your friend in public health,
Dr. Phil Bondurant
Upcoming Events
Halloween Health Fair
Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5-7pm
Ledges Event Center - Coalville
Costumes highly encouraged!
Learn about resources and services Summit County Health and our community partners have to offer. We will have tricks, treats and vaccines! (Flu and COVID vaccines available, no appointment needed.)
Halloween Sustainability Tip!
Pumpkin Drop-Off Locations at: Jeremy Ranch Elementary, Parley’s Park Elementary, Trailside Elementary, McPolin Elementary, Ecker Hill Middle School, Park City High School, PC MARC.
How water availability guides planning & development in Summit County
Do you care about thoughtful planning and development based on water availability?
All counties are required to integrate a water use and preservation element into their General Plans by December 31, 2025, according to Utah State Code.
Learn more and provide feedback on the water element in the Snyderville Basin & Eastern Summit County general plans at summitcounty.info/waterelement.
Round 2 feedback is open October 24 – November 5, 2025.
Speaker Series Event Recap: “The Air We Share”
Over 50 people attended our event at the Kamas City Event Center on September 30. We learned from regional experts about air quality in Summit County and how bad air days negatively impact your health. Missed the event? No worries, we have you covered…
We’re serious about car seat safety!
Summit County Health hosts car seat safety classes each month for parents and caregivers who want to make sure their car seats are installed correctly and being used the right way.
The next class is Monday, October 27 from 5-6pm at the Quinn's Jct. Health Dept. building. The class is taught in English and Spanish.
Underage Substance Use: Talk with the Kids in Your Life
Starting the conversation about underage drinking and drug use can feel intimidating—but it’s one of the most important steps any caring adult can take to support a young person’s health and future. Experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend beginning these conversations as early as age 9.
Here are five key things to keep in mind—along with practical ways to put them into action:
Show You Disapprove of Underage Drinking and Other Drug Misuse. Young people are less likely to drink or use drugs when they know the adults in their lives are against it.
Show You Care About Their Health, Wellness, and Success. Kids want to know the adults around them are on their side. Framing the conversation around their goals makes a difference.
Show You’re a Good Source of Information. If you don’t talk with them, they’ll get information elsewhere—often from peers or the internet.
Show You’re Paying Attention. Young people should know the adults in their lives are aware of what’s happening and that risky behaviors won’t go unnoticed.
Build Their Skills and Strategies. Help them feel prepared to handle peer pressure or tricky situations.