Summit County health officials praise Park City schools collaboration, report over 100 vaccines at family clinic
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Summit County health officials told the Proximity Board of Education they have expanded on-site vaccine clinics with the Park City School District, citing a parent‑teacher conference clinic that administered “over a 100 vaccines” and ongoing measles monitoring; officials said stronger joint messaging has improved outreach.
Summit County health officials briefed the Proximity Board of Education on a renewed partnership with the Park City School District to deliver on‑site vaccine clinics and community outreach.
Phil Vanderant, Summit County health director, opened the presentation by commending Superintendent Lindsay and school staff for aligning communications with public‑health guidance, saying the consistent messaging allowed joint participation in district communications ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Vanderant said the partnership aims to increase accessibility and to “understand the narratives” so health services better meet family needs.
Derek Moss, clinical and nursing director for the county health department, described recent clinics the department delivered inside schools, noting the program now offers flu and COVID vaccines as well as targeted measles clinics. Moss said a parent‑teacher conference clinic at Trailside administered “over a 100 vaccines” to families, students and staff, and that the department has run measles clinics at McPolin and provided on‑site testing such as TB screening for career/CTE students.
Moss emphasized that the work goes beyond administering shots: clinics are opportunities to answer parent questions and combat misinformation, which he said has helped the department adjust clinic locations and times in response to access barriers. Vanderant and Moss both urged continued coordination so the county can scale successful clinics across other districts.
The board thanked the health department for the update and for the improved alignment in public messaging. Vanderant also noted partner organizations—citing Diane Barnard of Hope Alliance—as contributors to vision and health services for students.
The presentation was informational; no formal action was taken. The board invited health‑department staff to remain for the remainder of the meeting and to discuss possible expansion of services with district staff off line.