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Highest advisory level for toxic algae issued for Mantua Reservoir
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (154+ words) A danger advisory issued July 8 for Mantua Reservoir remains in effect after testing detected harmful algal toxins at levels that pose a risk to people and animals. The advisory was issued after testing found "the algae is producing high levels…...
Behavioral health transition aims to preserve care for current Medicaid patients
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (177+ words) As the Bear River Health Department transitions to a managed-care Medicaid model, current Medicaid patients receiving substance abuse treatment will be able to continue seeing their existing providers, under certain conditions, according to Bear River Health Department Director Jordan Mathis....
Suicide rate falls nearly 22% in health district
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) The suicide rate across the Bear River Health District, which includes Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties, fell nearly 22% in 2025 while the number of people receiving mental-health services nearly tripled, according to the Bear River Health Departmentu2019s annual report presented to…...
Improving mental health, focus of Brigham Suicide Prevention event
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (186+ words) Brigham Suicide Prevention is inviting community members to a special evening with nationally recognized speaker and communication expert Dr. Matt Townsend on Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Utah State University Brigham City Campus. This uplifting event will feature Townsendu2019s popular presentation,…...