(Ogden, UT) — Weber-Morgan Health officials received confirmation of two unrelated measles cases in Weber County residents. While these are the first known positive cases in Weber County, Utah has experienced more than 200 cases since the nationwide outbreak began last year. “We know that measles is spreading in Utah, with over 50 residents getting sick with measles in the last three weeks. We have been preparing for this as we are just coming out of holiday celebrations among family and friends, and large community events […]
January is Radon Awareness Month, a Good Reminder to Test Your Home
The Weber-Morgan Health Department is reminding residents of Weber and Morgan counties that radon testing is a simple and important step to protect their family’s health. Radon is an invisible, odorless, radioactive gas that results from the natural decay of uranium in the rocks and soil. It enters through cracks in the foundation and can […]
Measles Case Visited Weber County Location
Weber-Morgan Health officials are encouraging continued vigilance to prevent the spread of measles in our communities. There are no cases in Weber or Morgan Counties as of 12/1/2025, but we have been notified that a confirmed case visited the Children’s Treehouse Museum in Ogden on Nov. 26 while they were possibly contagious. If you visited […]
Fall Respiratory Season is just around the corner
Weber-Morgan Health Department is reminding residents that the best way to have fewer sick days and missed activities during the school year and upcoming holidays is to get vaccinated.
Influenza and COVID vaccines arrived at the health department in September. They’ve been updated to carry the most common circulating strains of each virus. Both vaccines are available to anyone age 6 month and older. The health department will have high-dose influenza vaccine for those with lower immunity and over age 65.
Dedication of New Garden Spot Marks International Overdose Awareness Day in Ogden
OGDEN, UT – The public is invited to join in Ogden’s annual observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31 at the USU Botanical Garden, 1750 Monroe Blvd. beginning at 7 p.m. with a moment of silence at 9 p.m. New this year, is a new garden feature called the Path of Hope, a quiet […]
Weber-Morgan Health Department Seeks Public Input on Community Safety and Resilience
Ogden, UT — The Weber-Morgan Health Department’s Community Health Division is inviting adults who live and/or work in Weber and Morgan counties to participate in a confidential survey to help identify local risk and protective factors related to targeted violence and terrorism. This initiative, led by the department’s Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) team, […]
Avoid Touching Bats, Update Pet Vaccinations to Prevent Rabies
(Ogden, UT) – A bat found in Morgan County has tested positive for rabies, prompting Weber-Morgan Health Department officials to remind residents to keep their pets’ vaccinations up to date and avoid touching bats or other wild animals that may carry the fatal disease.“Bats play an important role in our ecosystem and the majority of […]
Weber-Morgan Health Department Recognized for Emergency Preparedness for Second Time
The designation follows a rigorous 18-month evaluation with both state and national peer reviews of the health department’s emergency preparedness and planning to assess its capability to align with federal government requirements and other best practices. Only 500 of the nearly 3,000 local health departments across the country have received the designation. Project Public Health Ready is a partnership between NACCHO and the CDC to help local health department leaders develop public health policies and programs to ensure communities have access to vital programs and services needed to keep them protected from or during disease outbreaks and disasters.
Ogden Motorcycle Safety Campaign Launches to Address Spike in Weber-Morgan Area Crashes
WHAT: In response to a five-year high in serious motorcycle crashes in Weber and Morgan counties, the Weber-Morgan Health Department has launched a motorcycle safety campaign in partnership with Utah Rider Ed, McKay-Dee Hospital, and the Ogden Police Department. The initiative kicks off just as warmer weather brings more riders onto Utah roads. The media […]