WMHD public health nurses and Medical Reserve Corps are partnering with Weber County Animal Services and Best Friends Animal Society for a pets and people vaccination event that offers essential vaccines for both pets and people. WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.WHERE: Weber County Animal Services, 1373 Fairgrounds Drive, Ogden, UT […]
(Ogden, UT) – The Weber-Morgan Health Department (WMHD) is seeking proposals for projects that address root causes and factors associated with the youth use of electronic cigarettes, marijuana, and other drugs. WMHD is interested in working with, and supporting, community coalitions and organizations in the early prevention of adverse outcomes related to youth substance abuse […]
The Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Program at the Weber-Morgan Health Department has launched a new public awareness billboard campaign aimed at empowering community members to recognize warning signs of potential violence and take positive steps to support a safer community. The campaign’s message — “A Safe Community Starts With You: Learn How to Be […]
With spring and summer travel season approaching in the United States, CDC emphasizes the important role that clinicians and public health officials play in preventing the spread of measles. They should be vigilant for cases of febrile rash illness that meet the measles case definition and share effective measles prevention strategies, including vaccination guidance for international travelers.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — As summer heats up and Utahns head outdoors to enjoy the state’s lakes, reservoirs, and rivers, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding everyone to protect themselves from harmful algal blooms (HABs) and waterborne pathogens. These blooms pose health risks from May through October and can put a […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final rule to update the “healthy” nutrient content claim to help consumers identify foods that are particularly useful as the foundation of a diet that is consistent with dietary recommendations. Manufacturers can voluntarily use the claim on a food package if the product meets the updated criteria.