5/5/2008
As the summer fishing season nears, the Wyoming Department of Health and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are reminding state residents to be mindful about mercury levels in fish they eat, including those caught in state waters.
5/2/2008
May is Stroke Awareness Month The Wyoming Department of Health is encouraging Wyoming residents to reduce stroke incidence and death by learning how to recognize stroke symptoms and how to help prevent strokes from happening.
4/30/2008
As reports of recent Medicaid phone scams have surfaced around the state, the Wyoming Department of Health is alerting clients of its EqualityCare (Medicaid) program to protect themselves from being victims of fraud.
4/25/2008
Nurses’ Week is May 6-12 Representatives of the Wyoming Department of Health are recognizing the contributions of nurses who work around the state in the public sector as they honor National Nurses’ Week.
4/23/2008
The Wyoming Department of Health today formally unveiled its new statewide advertising campaign focused on alcohol and tobacco use in Wyoming.
4/17/2008
The Wyoming Department of Health is working to encourage Wyoming healthcare providers to provide early screening of potential substance use-related health issues in the people they see.
4/15/2008
The Wyoming Department of Health is announcing the formation of a new division focused on state rural healthcare issues.
4/10/2008
May is Older Americans Month With May set as “Older Americans Month,” the Wyoming Department of Health’s Aging Division is planning to showcase organizations that are working in tandem with other community entities to meet older adults’ needs.
3/27/2008
Local health departments in neighboring Idaho are alerting the public about possible exposure to Hepatitis A tied to a Boise restaurant.
3/24/2008
Wyoming Department of Health officials are announcing the state’s first Wyoming Chronic Disease Conference will take place May 7-8 in Cheyenne.
3/24/2008
Rear Admiral Steven K.
3/19/2008
Residents concerned about underage drinking are encouraged to join Rear Admiral Steven K.
3/18/2008
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal, the Wyoming Department of Health and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports are inviting state residents to take part in the “National President’s Challenge.” The National President's Challenge is an online-based, six-week health challenge that involves tracking physical activity.
3/14/2008
The Wyoming Department of Health successfully participated this week in a national pandemic flu-related distribution exercise.
3/11/2008
After many years of focusing on screening and preventive therapy for those considered at increased risk for tuberculosis (TB) disease or infection, Wyoming continues to see very low numbers of active TB cases.
3/10/2008
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month A Wyoming Department of Health program is encouraging needed colorectal cancer screening for Wyoming residents and providing free tests for some residents who otherwise may not be able to afford them.
3/5/2008
Rear Admiral Steven K.
2/14/2008
The first state plan intended to tackle the burdens of heart disease and stroke in Wyoming is now available from the Wyoming Department of Health.
2/8/2008
“Through With Chew” Week is February 17-23 With the annual “Through With Chew” Week scheduled for the third week of February, the Wyoming Department of Health’s director is warning residents not to view chewing as an acceptable substitute for smoking.
1/30/2008
As reports of flu cases increase around the state, Wyoming’s Department of Health director and state health officer is encouraging Wyoming residents to take common-sense precautions to help halt the spread of influenza.