Accreditation
On March 15, 2022, the Bear River Health Department (BRHD) was awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). PHAB aims to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation. To receive accreditation the Bear River Health Department underwent a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-review assessment to ensure it meets or exceeds a specific set of quality standards and measures. This accreditation status demonstrates the Bear River Health Department’s commitment to excellence in serving the community.
Many community partners contributed to the effort to become nationally accredited. Bear River Health District residents, partners, coalitions, and stakeholders helped identify the most pressing public health issues. The identification of these public health issues allowed the Department to create measurable goals that will continue to drive progress toward a healthier community.
National accreditation is not a forever stamp of approval. The Bear River Health Department will keep reviewing its programs and processes in order to improve them continuously.
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.
Box Elder County
Jeff Scott –
Chair, County Commissioner
Kevin Hall –
Appointed Seat A
Cade Palmer –
Chief Deputy, Appointed Seat B
Cache County
David Zook –
County Executive
Cheryl Atwood –
Appointed Seat A
Dr. Ed Redd –
Appointed Seat B
James Swink –
Vice Chair, Attorney, Appointed Seat C
Sara Sinclair –
Appointed Seat D
Rich County
Bill Cox –
County Commissioner
Board of Health Meetings are scheduled to be held at 1 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of the following months*: January, March, May, August, October & December
Meeting locations rotate between Box Elder, Cache & Rich counties. All agendas and minutes are posted on the Utah Public Notice Website.
*Meetings may be called on an as-needed basis.
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 has 110 employees at 6 different locations and serves a population of more than 160,000 in the three county areas.
Vision
Healthy People in Healthy Communities
Misson
Prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect the community and environment.
performance management
The Bear River Health Department utilizes a Performance Management System to ensure achievement of its mission, strategic plan and community health improvement plan. We want to know how well we and our partners are performing so we can adjust public health strategies accordingly. The BRHD uses the Clear Impact Scorecard as our performance management dashboard to communicate key goals, indicators and measures of public health issues in our community. We are currently building the capacity of our scorecards and will continually update this page and the scorecards linked below throughout the coming year.
Scorecards are updated with real time data and are interactive. You can click on the program names, outcome, indicators, and measures for different views and additional information.
Children's health
Healthy lifestyles, screenings, preventative care and a healthy environment are all key factors to the growth and development of our youth. The Bear River Health Department is committed to promoting and supporting children’s health and well-being. This scorecard highlights just a few of the services available to help keep children healthy.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
The backbone of public health is preventing and controlling the spread of disease. There are many ways to prevent the spread of diseases. It can be as simple as properly washing your hands, or getting recommended vaccinations. The Bear River Health Department provides multiple programs and services to monitor and respond to infectious disease reports. Included in this scorecard are a few of the services that help reduce infectious diseases in the district.
Chronic Disease
Three lifestyle behaviors (including lack of physical activity, poor diet, and tobacco use), lead to four chronic diseases (including cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and type 2 diabetes) that cause 50% of deaths in the Bear River Health District each year. This scorecard highlights the services the department provides to support healthy living.
Air Quality
Air pollution can make it harder for everyone to breath. It can be especially harmful to those who are more sensitive such as individuals with lung conditions, those with heart problems, and even young children and teens. The Bear River Health Department is committed to promoting and supporting clean air. This scorecard highlights just a few of the services to keep our air healthy.
food safety
The Bear River Health Department works to protect the health of consumers by assuring that the food prepared and served at licensed food service establishments is wholesome and safe. Included in this scorecard are a few of the services that help assure food safety.
immunizations
Diseases that used to be common in this country and around the world, (including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis, rubella, mumps, tetanus, rotavirus and Haemophilus influenzae type b), can now be prevented by vaccination. Over the years vaccines have prevented countless cases of disease and saved millions of lives. This scorecard shows services available to increase the immunization rates in our area.
injury prevention
Air pollution can make it harder for everyone to breath. It can be especially harmful to those who are more sensitive such as individuals with lung conditions, those with heart problems, and even young children and teens. The Bear River Health Department is committed to promoting and supporting clean air. This scorecard highlights just a few of the services to keep our air healthy.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention
STDs are diseases that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. Access to high-quality health care is essential for early detection, treatment, and behavior-change counseling for STDs. Included in this scorecard are a few of the services that help reduce the incidence of STDs in our community.
Substance Misuse Prevention
Prevention and early intervention strategies can reduce the impact of substance use disorders in our community. This scorecard shows services available to reduce the incidence of substance abuse in the Bear River Health District.
For additional questions regarding these scorecards, please contact Holly Budge at hbudge@brhd.org
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
| 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 |