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Doctors watching for more cases after mysterious cluster of brain infections strikes kids in southern Nevada
EIS officers investigated a cluster of rare and serious brain abscesses in kids in and around Las Vegas, Nevada, and doctors from other parts of the country say they may be seeing a rise in cases, too. Dr. Jessica Penney, EIS class of 2022, presented findings during the 2023 EIS conference of her investigation into the Clark County, Nevada cluster while CDC continues monitoring the situation closely. Pandemic-related social distancing, which limited children’s typical exposures to infectious diseases, is a suspected cause of an “immunity gap;” therefore potentially leading to unusual increases in childhood infections.
WMHD Encourages Summertime Food Safety
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
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
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 […]
Weber-Morgan Health Department Closes Last Community COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site
Media Release March 14, 2022 Media Contact: Lori Buttars801-399-7114801-652-5365 Weber-Morgan Health Department Closes Last Community COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site OGDEN, UT – On Wednesday, March 16th, the Weber-Morgan Health Department will close the mass vaccination site at the Weber State Community Education Center on the corner of 2600 and Monroe Blvd. in downtown Ogden. After that, […]