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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Bear River Health Department

Bobbie Bicknell Coray, Reporter
Rich Civic Times

RANDOLPH, Utah.  February 6, 2013.  Jill Parker, Bear River Health Department,  reported  on efforts this year to work on preventable diseases.  BRHD has opened a new building in Tremonton to fulfill their desire to come to each community more.  They have a building in Garden City which has a meeting room that is available to the community to use.  They also have a facility in Randolph.   A grant was awarded to the Bear River Health Department to bring their food program in compliance with the FDA.  BRHD also runs the WIC program for women who are pregnant or who have very small children.
 
They work closely with the Rich County School district on health education and run a comprehensive vaccination program. 

Parker reminded adults that they all need one TPAP (whooping cough) booster in their life especially if they are around young children.  The vaccination program provides flu shots and shots for those who are travelling abroad. 

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