Summit County Healthcast
Health & Wellness Podcasts
The Summit County Healthcast is a podcast to improve the health and wellness of Summit County, Utah residents. Join us as we interview local health experts in a variety of fields and discuss ways to improve the physical, mental and environmental health of Summit County. The Summit County Healthcast is your trusted source for the most up-to-date health and wellness happenings in Summit County, Utah. Learn more at summitcountyhealth.org.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Summit County Healthcast is a podcast to improve the health and wellness of Summit County, Utah residents. Join us as we interview local health experts in a variety of fields and discuss ways to improve the physical, mental and environmental health of Summit County. The Summit County Healthcast is your trusted source for the most up-to-date health and wellness happenings in Summit County, Utah. Learn more at summitcountyhealth.org.
Twitter:
@SummitCountyHD
Language:
English
Website:
http://summitcountyhealth.org/
Episodes
SCHC058: Vaping Dangers
2/7/2020
After vaping for eight months, twenty-year-old Katie Bertram became heavily addicted. Soon, she began to experience chest pains and difficulty breathing. Katie joins us on the Healthcast to discuss her vaping journey: the reason she started, how her addiction grew out of control, the health scares that made her want to quit, and how she
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Duration:00:23:08
SCHC057 – Looking at 2020
1/8/2020
This episode is the second half of our conversation with Health Director Rich Bullough and Deputy Director Phil Bondurant. We look forward to the health department's 2020 initiatives and areas of focus for the year, including: Sustainability Electronic WIC card pilot program Integrating Behavioral Health services into Early Intervention Diabetes Prevention Program Expansion A "Health
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Duration:00:11:52
SCHC056 – 2019 In Review
12/31/2019
In this episode of the healthcast, Director Rich Bullough and Deputy Director Phil Bondurant outline the department’s major successes over the course of 2019 and how they impacted the community. Bullough and Bondurant cited support from County Council, the Board of Health, County Manager Tom Fisher, various community partners and innovative staff as the main
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Duration:00:12:53
SCHC055 – Flu Season w/ Nursing Director Carolyn Rose
10/24/2019
Flu season is upon us once more and we sat down with Nursing Director Carolyn Rose to talk about everything you need to know to be prepared. In this episode, we answer common questions such as who needs a flu shot, who a flu shot protects (hint: it isn't just you), how flu vaccines are
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Duration:00:15:13
SCHC054 – Introducing Environmental Health Director Nate Brooks
9/30/2019
A ten-year veteran of the Summit County Health Department, Nate Brooks worked as an Environmental Health Scientist until his recent promotion to Environmental Health Director. Before interviewing and being selected as director, Nate's worked primarily focused around drinking water, septic systems, and water quality. He is also a lifelong resident of Summit County. In this
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Duration:00:15:29
SCHC053 – Introducing Deputy Director Phil Bondurant
8/13/2019
We're joined in this episode by previous Environmental Health Director, Phil Bondurant. Phil talks about his new position as the Deputy Director of the Summit County Health Department, what his new responsibilities and roles are, what his vision is for the future of the health department, and more. We also discuss preliminary results from the
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Duration:00:18:00
SCHC052: Water Safety During Emergencies
7/2/2019
In this episode of the Summit County Healthcast, we were joined by Kathryn McMullin, a Critical Infrastructure Specialist with the Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management. Kathryn discussed the likelihood of an extended loss of water due to an emergency in Utah and the immediate dangers associated with water loss. Additional topics covered
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Duration:00:26:51
SCHC051: Mumps and Measles 101
5/22/2019
In episode 51, we sit down with Nursing Director Carolyn Rose to discuss the recent Measles and Mumps outbreak occurring across the United States. At the time of this recording (May 2019), there were no recorded cases in Summit County. Several cases have occurred in Utah, however, and the health department encourages everyone to check
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Duration:00:13:07
SCHC050 – 2019 Community Health Assessment
4/23/2019
Environmental Health Director Phil Bondurant returns to the healthcast to discuss the 2019 Summit County Community Health Assessment. This short survey will aid the health department in planning public health initiatives over the course of the next several years. All members of the public ages 12+ who live or work in Summit County are encouraged
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Duration:00:15:02
SCHC049: 18 years as a Public Health Nurse – Lynn Little
3/18/2019
Public Health Nurse Lynn Little joins the healthcast prior to her retirement at the end of March 2019. We discuss the changes Lynn has seen in the health department and Summit County health community over the past 18 years, including three location changes, the growth of technology and more. Lynn also reflects on the most
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Duration:00:14:25
SCHC048: Burn Smart Summit County
2/15/2019
Summit County Environmental Health Director, Phil Bondurant, and Habitat for Humanity Summit and Wasatch Counties Director, Shellie Barrus, join the healthcast today to talk about Burn Smart. Burn Smart Summit County is a local collaboration between the Summit County Health Department, Habitat for Humanity Summit and Wasatch Counties, Utah Physicians for Healthy Environment and Purple
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Duration:00:15:05
SCHC046: South Summit Trails Foundation
12/5/2018
In this episode of the Summit County Healthcast, we visit with Howard Sorenson, Vice President of the South Summit Trails Foundation. Howard discusses the background of the foundation, their purpose and some of the many projects they have completed. We also discuss the new Oakley Trail Park and the foundation's goals for the future. Learn
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Duration:00:16:42
SCHC046- Helping & Understanding Youth w/North Summit Superintendent Jerre Holmes
11/8/2018
In this episode of the healthcast, we chat with Jerre Holmes, who was nominated as Utah's Superintendent of the Year by his peers. We discuss the challenges youth in North Summit face today with mental health and technology, and the I SWEAR (Inspiring Students With Empowering Adult Relationships) program the district created to help reach
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Duration:00:24:07
SCHC045: The Three Tenors of Climate Change
10/10/2018
As part of Climate Awareness Week, Summit County Sustainability hosted the Three Tenors of Climate Change — climatologist Dr. Ben Santer, Global Health Specialist and ER Physician Dr. Hernando Garzon, and award-winning documentarian Chip Duncan — at the Salt Palace Convention Center on the evening of October 4. In this episode, we chat with the
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Duration:00:23:51
SCHC044: Raising Resilient Children w/ Dr. Brad Reedy
9/13/2018
Dr. Reedy began his studies at Brigham Young University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Family Science. Next, he attended Loma Linda University where he received an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy and then returned to B.Y.U. and completed his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Brad's research and clinical
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Duration:00:25:57
SCHC043: Summit Bike Share Season 2
9/10/2018
Caroline Rodriguez, Summit County's Regional Transportation Planning Director, returned to the healthcast to talk about the second season of the Summit Bike Share program. The Summit Bike Share is the first fully electric bike share program in the nation and has nine stations located between Kimball's Junction and Park City. In its first year, the
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Duration:00:14:38
SCHC042: Harmful Algal Blooms w/ Enviro Health Director Phil Bondurant
7/18/2018
Summit County Health Department Environmental Health Director Phil Bondurant returns to the podcast to discuss Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and their impact on Summit County lakes and reservoirs. Over the past year (2017-2018), harmful algal blooms have been detected in both Echo and Rockport Reservoirs. Although all of these blooms were small and isolated, there
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Duration:00:24:19
SCHC041: Summit County Health w/County Manager Tom Fisher
6/1/2018
Between his responsibilities as County Manager in Summit County and Brigadier General in the Utah National Guard, Tom Fisher’s schedule stays full. In this episode of the healthcast, we sat down with our county manager to discuss how he maintains his physical and mental health despite his busy schedule. We also talked about how the
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Duration:00:25:36
SCHC040: Summit County Mental Health Month 2018
4/30/2018
This week we sit down with two of CONNECT Summit County's co-founders, Ed and Lynne Rutan. They give us some brief history about CONNECT as well as a recap of past Mental Health Month events and a preview of this year's lineup. Brough to you by CONNECT Summit County and the Summit County Mental Wellness
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Duration:00:32:51
SCHC039: Summit County Mental Wellness Alliance 1 year recap w/ Ollie Wilder & Aaron Newman
4/9/2018
This week we sit down with Park City Community Foundation's Ollie Wilder and Summit County Mental Health & Substance Abuse Director, Aaron Newman to talk about the first year of the Summit County Mental Wellness Alliance. Formed in 2017, the Alliance has implemented a number of programs, events, and resources to enhance the quality of
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Duration:00:21:50