Kearns

Kearns partnered with the Utah Department of Health to support the “Kearns Health and Well-Being Initiative," which helps the city develop an integrated approach to improving health service delivery, access, equity, and quality. Kearns also has a thriving community garden, an active sports program, and offers a teen mental health program to students at Kearns High School. In addition, the city received several grants to combat substance abuse and address suicidal ideation in middle schools. The city’s general plan promotes a strong social and physical infrastructure, designed to make health-promoting activities accessible to all.

2026 Redesignation:

To be redesignated in Fall 2026, Kearns continued to advance community health through recreation, healthy food access, and preventive health resources. The community sponsored the I.C.A.N. Fun Run for after-school students and secured support from local gardening organizations to help design and develop a community garden program. Kearns also provides access to health screenings through regular visits from the University of Utah Wellness Bus at the Kearns Library and supports prescription drug take-back programs. 

HEALTH STRATEGIES

Active Living

• Sponsored the I.C.A.N. Fun Run for after-school students

Access to Healthy Food

• Secured commitments support the design and development of a community garden program.

Mental Health

• Hosts regular visits from the University of Utah Wellness Bus at the Kearns Library
• Supports prescription drug take-back programs to promote safe medication disposal