About Us

Board of Health

The Bear River Board of Health is comprised of nine members from Cache, Rich, and Box Elder Counties. One member from each county is an elected official in their county. Other individuals who have an interest in public health may also be appointed as board members. Board members serve three-year terms with no financial compensation for their service. The Board of Health establishes public health policies for the Bear River Health District.

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Box Elder County

Jeff Scott –
Vice Chair, County Commissioner

Jim Abel –
Appointed Seat A

Dale Ward, Chief Deputy –
Appointed Seat B

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Cache County

Craig Buttars –
Chair, County Executive

Cheryl Atwood –
Appointed Seat A

Jim Davis, MD –
Appointed Seat B

James Swink –
Cache County Attorney, Appointed Seat C

Sara Sinclair –
Appointed Seat D

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Rich County

Bill Cox –
County Commissioner

Board of Health Meetings: Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties. All agendas and minutes are posted on the Utah Public Notice Website.

Health Department Mission

The Bear River Health Department (BRHD) is one of 13 local health departments that work to promote and protect the health of Utah’s residents. The BRHD was originally established in 1971 by the Utah legislature. The BRHD provides public health services to the residents of Box Elder, Cache, and Rich County. The BRHD’s health director is Lloyd C. Berentzen, MBA.

The BRHD has 110 employees at 6 different locations and serves a population of more than 160,000 in the three county areas.

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Vision

Healthy People in Healthy Communities

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Mission

Prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect the community and environment.

To view the Bear River Health Department Strategic Plan for 2018-2022, click here.

To view the Bear River Health Department Community Health Improvement Plan for 2018-2022, click here.

The Bear River Health Department collaborated with Intermountain Healthcare to complete two community health needs assessments. To view the assessment for Logan Regional Hospital, click here. To view the assessment for Bear River Valley Hospital, click here.

Meet The Team

Would you like to know more about what our department offers? Check out this video to meet our staff and learn about our services.

Public Notices

Public hearings are held to allow members of the public to make their opinions known before a rule, law or policy is made. Notice of these hearings will be posted here and on the Utah Public Notice Website.

Public Health Data

Looking for the latest health data for Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties? Visit HealthyBRHD.org to learn what the leading causes of death and disease are for the residents of these communities. You can also view community health indicators such as access to health care and get demographic data on this site.

Public Health Laws

Utah Administrative Code Rule R380-40. Local Health Department Minimum Performance Standards states that local health departments will report annually to governing bodies served within the health district. Please see the Annual Reports that are presented each year to governing bodies in Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties.

Program	Bear River Board of Health Regulation or Resolution Number	County and State Rule or Code Number; CDC and U.S. Recommendations
Asbestos		Utah Administrative Rule R307-801
Lead Based Paint		Utah Administrative Rule R307-840
Drinking Water		Utah Administrative Rule R309
Underground Storage Tanks		Utah Administrative Rule R311
Hazardous Materials		Utah Administrative Rule R315-263
Waste Tires	Regulation 1998-1	Utah Administrative Rule R315-320
Used Oil		Utah Administrative Rule R315-15
Onsite Wastewater		Utah Administrative Rule R317-4
Rules for Liquid Waste Operations		Utah Administrative Rule R317-550
Pit Privies		Utah Administrative Rule R317-560
Food Safety and Sanitation		Utah Administrative Rule R392-100
Food Safety Manager Certification		Utah Administrative Rule R392-101
Food Truck Sanitation		Utah Administrative Rule R392-102
Food Handler Training and Certificate		Utah Administrative Rule R392-103
Feeding Disadvantaged Groups		Utah Administrative Rule R392-104
Home Based Child Care Food Service		Utah Administrative Rule R392-110
Design, Construction, Operation, Sanitation, and Safety of Schools		Utah Administrative Rule R392-200
Recreation Camp Sanitation		Utah Administrative Rule R392-300
Recreational Vehicle Park Sanitation		Utah Administrative Rule R392-301
Design, Construction, and Operation of Public Pools		Utah Administrative Rule R392-302
Public Geothermal Pools and Bathing Places		Utah Administrative Rule R392-303
Temporary Mass Gatherings Sanitation		Utah Administrative Rule R392-400
Roadway Rest Stop Sanitation		Utah Administrative Rule R392-401
Manufactured Home Community Sanitation		Utah Administrative Rule R392-402
Temporary Labor Community Sanitation		Utah Administrative Rule R392-501
Public Lodging Facility Sanitation		Utah Administrative Rule R392-502
Utah Indoor Clear Air Act		Utah Administrative Rule R392-510
Illegal Drug Operations Decontamination Standards	Regulation 2007-1	Utah Administrative Rule R392-600
Indoor Tanning Bed Sanitation	Regulation 2008-1	Utah Administrative Rule R392-700
General Sanitation in Public Places		Utah Administrative Rule R392-800
Utah Fit Premises Act		Utah Code 57-22
Body Art safety and Sanitation	Regulation 2004-1
Vehicle Emissions	Regulation 2013-1	Cache County Code Title 10, Chapter 10.20 • Utah Code 41-6a-1642
Communicable Disease Rule		Utah Administrative Rule R386-702
Immunization Rule for Students		Utah Administrative Rule R396-100
HIPAA Privacy Rule and Public Health		CDC and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Tobacco Retail Permit		Utah Code 26-62
Tobacco Retailer Permit Process		Utah Administrative Rule R384-324
Synthetic Cannabinoids	Regulation 2010-1
Utah Vital Statistics Act		Utah Code 26-2
Client Grievance Procedure	Updated May 2017	Utah Code 26A-1-121, Section 2

Confidentiality

The Bear River Health Department adheres to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996). HIPAA is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. Click HERE for a copy of our notice of privacy practices for protected health information.

Government records access & Management ACT

The Bear River Health Department adheres to GRAMA, the Government Records Access and Management Act. To request records, click HERE for the request form. Records requests and appeals received via email outside regular business hours will be reviewed the following business day. Please email request forms to stello@brhd.org

Client Grievance Procedure

Clients of the Bear River Health Department (BRHD), have the right to file a grievance for any action or inaction of the Department and/or Department employees as outlined in Utah Code 26A-1-121 Section 2.

A client may request an administrative review (grievance hearing) at any time during participation in a BRHD service or program. This right is explained to clients during initial enrollment in services. Clients have the right to review his or her file, a right to a copy of any contracts or treatment plans, and the right to ask questions regarding agency policies and procedures.

Client Grievance Procedure

Annual Reports

2020 Annual Report - BRHD

2019 Annual Report - BRHD

2018 Annual Report - BRHD

2017 Annual Report - BRHD

2016 Annual Report - BRHD

2015 Annual Report - BRHD

2014 Annual Report - BRHD

CLIENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

The following steps will be taken if a client voices a complaint regarding a BRHD program, policies, procedures, or staff member:

All interactions with a client regarding any complaint or grievance must be documented, either in the client file or in the case of a non-client on an Incident Report form.
The staff member taking the complaint will ask the client if they have attempted to resolve the situation with the BRHD employee familiar with the circumstances surrounding the complaint.
If the issue cannot be resolved directly between the client and BRHD staff involved, the client may speak to the Division Director with oversight for the program in question.
If the issue cannot be resolved between the client and the Division Director, the client will be referred to the Administration office to speak with the BRHD Director or Deputy Director.
If resolution still has not occurred, the client may request an adjudicative hearing with the Board of Health.

A client will not suffer any repercussion in service delivery solely as a result of filing a grievance. All grievances will be addressed in a confidential manner. If a grievance is being submitted in written form, it should be mailed or delivered in person to:

Bear River Health Department
Administration Division
655 East 1300 North
Logan, UT 84341

Utah Code: 26A-1-121 Section 2a. A person aggrieved by an action or inaction of the local health department relating to the public health shall have an opportunity for a hearing with the local health officer or a designated representative of the health department. The board shall grant a subsequent hearing to the person upon the person’s written request. 2b. In an adjudicative hearing, a member of the board or the hearing officer may administer oaths, examine witnesses, and issue notice of the hearings or subpoenas in the name of the board requiring the testimony of witnesses and production of evidence relevant to a matter in a hearing. The local health department shall make a written record of the hearing, including findings of facts and conclusions of law.

Updated May 2017

Smoking Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed to smoke?

A gasoline-powered motor vehicle may not emit visible contaminants during operation, except while the engine is being warmed to the recommended operating temperature.
A diesel engine manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, may not emit visible contaminants during operation, except while the engine is being warmed to the recommended operating temperature or under a heavy tow, or unless the diesel engine is in a vehicle with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds.
A diesel engine manufactured before January 1, 2008, may not emit visible contaminants of a shade or density that obscures a contrasting background by more than 20%, for more than five consecutive seconds, except while the engine is being warmed to the recommended operating temperature or under a heavy tow, or unless the diesel engine is in a vehicle with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds.

How do I report a smoking vehicle?
Call the statewide smoking vehicle hotline at 385-GOT-SMOG (385-468-7664).”

How to chlorinate your well/spring:

Locate well casing or collection box.
Add ½ gallon of household bleach to shallow well or collection box; or 1 gallon to deep well (over 100’ deep). Measurements may vary depending on size and depth of well.
If possible, use garden hose attached to outside faucet, (same water system). Place hose 2’ into well casing and turn on water. This is to re-circulate the chlorinated water. Do this for about 1 hour. If you can not use a hose –mix the bleach in 5 gallons of water and poor into well.
Remove the hose and replace lid with sanitary seal. Check for cracks. Turn off outside hose.
Go into home and turn on all faucets until you smell chlorine.
Turn off faucets and allow chlorine to sit in lines for a minimum of 8 hours which is contact time to kill bacteria.
After contact time, Flush out chlorine, THOROUGHLY by running water for 3-4 hours onto the grass. DO NOT run through the house into the septic system. Then turn on home faucets for 5 to 10 minutes allowing chlorine to flush out of the faucets. Cautions: Not completely flushing out chlorine may cause health effects or bleach out laundry.
Wait 4 days and re-test water.

How to take a water sample:

Pick up a free sterile water sampling bottle from the health department.
Let water run at least 3-5 minutes before taking the sample, preferably through a non-filtered spigot or tap (bathtub faucet). If taking an outdoor sample, take it from the spigot or valve (not the hose).
Fill the sample bottle exactly to the 100 mL mark on the bottle, be careful not to contaminate the lid or inside the bottle.
Close the bottle securely, and bring it in to the Health Department as soon as possible. (sample need to be run within 24 hours) Please keep the sample refrigerated or surrounded by ice until sample is dropped off.
Drop off sample at 85 E 1800 N Logan Monday through Thursday between 8am and 4:30pm. You can drop off at Brigham City and Tremonton locations as well.
Samples will be read 24 hours from sample reading. Due to the number of sample run, only positive (dirty) samples will receive a phone call. All other samples will be notified by mail within a couple of weeks.