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Free Tai Chi Demonstrations in Weber County for World Tai Chi Day

Posted on: April 22nd, 2024

Weber County residents are coming together on Saturday, April 27, for what is sure to be Utah’s largest celebration of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. Free, interactive demonstrations begin 10:30 a.m. in the outdoor programming plaza at the Weber County Library’s Southwest branch in Roy, 2039 West 4000 South. Tai Chi, often described as […]

Weber-Morgan Health Department Seeks Proposals to Address Youth Use of E-cigarettes, Marijuana, and Other Drugs

Posted on: April 11th, 2024

 (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. Substance misuse/abuse continue to be an important public health concern contributing to morbidity and mortality rates. Evidence shows that the initiation of substance use […]

Pool Certification Classes Keep Our Community Safe

Posted on: February 22nd, 2024

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 […]

Is your Check Engine Light On? Weber-Morgan Health Department can help.

Posted on: October 19th, 2023

Weber-Morgan Health Department is holding a Clean Car Clinic on Friday, October 20, to help residents whose automobiles are driving around with their Check Engine light on. Staff will be on hand to test the vehicles and help see if the owners qualify for assistance to make repairs or help buy a newer, less polluting vehicle.

WMHD Drive-Thru Flu Clinics are coming up!

Posted on: September 18th, 2023

A convenient way to get vaccinated against influenza. We will also have Pneumonia and Tdap vaccines available. The location will be the Weber-Morgan Health Department parking lot, 477 23rd Street. These Ogden drive-thru flu clinics will be held on Friday, September 29th and Friday, October 13th from 10am-2pm. Our Morgan location flu clinics will be on October 2nd, October 20th, November 6th, and November 17th.

“A Light to Remember” Marks International Overdose Awareness Day in Ogden

Posted on: August 21st, 2023

Join in Ogden’s first annual observance of the International Overdose Awareness Day; “A Light to Remember” on August 31, 2023, at the USU Botanical Garden, 1750 Monroe Blvd. beginning at 7 p.m. “We want to give people an opportunity to remember and celebrate those we’ve lost, or almost lost to overdose,” says Patrick Cox, program […]

August Emergency Preparedness Newsletter – Emergency Preparedness for Children

Posted on: August 16th, 2023

When talking to kids about being prepared, it doesn’t have to be scary. Make preparedness a family activity to do together and make it fun! Online games are a great way to engage older children’s interests, coloring and activity books are also great options. These newsletters are intended to help support you and your families to improve your personal emergency preparedness.

WMHD Encourages Summertime Food Safety

Posted on: July 12th, 2023

Media Release July 1, 2023 Media Contact: Lori Buttars801-399-7114 Don’t forego handwashing and other food safety measures when outdoors With the summer’s first holidays upon us, the Weber-Morgan Health Department reminds residents to take proper precautions when preparing and serving food throughout the summer. “Foodborne illness can be serious, and it’s entirely preventable,” said Michelle […]

Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in East-Central Ogden Set for August

Posted on: May 16th, 2023

Media Release August 2, 2021 Media Contact: Lori Buttars801-399-7114801-652-5365 Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in East-Central Ogden Set for August The Weber-Morgan Health Department is working with Weber State University’s Community Education Center and the Utah National Guard to provide a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in east-central Ogden during the Month of August. Starting Wednesday (Aug. […]

Weber-Morgan Health Department Encourages Community Action Amid COVID-19 Surge

Posted on: May 16th, 2023

Media Release January 6, 2022 Media Contact: Lori Buttars801-399-7114 Weber-Morgan Health Department Encourages Community Action Amid COVID-19 Surge Weber-Morgan Health Department is asking residents to stay vigilant as COVID-19 case numbers rise to record-breaking numbers. WMHD Executive Director Brian Cowan strongly encourages people who live and work in Weber and Morgan Counties to engage in […]