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 […]
Pool Certification Classes Keep Our Community Safe
OGDEN, UT – Summer is just around the corner, and to help keep public swimming pools open and operating safely, the Weber-Morgan Health Department is offering it’s annual Certified Pool Operator classes in April. All public swimming pools in Weber and Morgan counties must employ a Certified Pool Operator (CPO). Certification is valid for five […]
WMHD partners with Utah Diaper Bank to Support WIC participants
(Ogden, UT) – Just like food, diapers are a basic necessity for infants that comes at a significant cost for families. In an effort to increase support for low-income residents in Weber and Morgan counties, the Weber-Morgan Health Department is partnering with the Utah Diaper Bank to provide free diapers to participants of the Women, […]