Wyoming’s first case of H5N1 avian influenza in a human has been confirmed in a Platte County older adult, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The woman represents the third confirmed hospitalization related to H5N1 in the United States. “While this is a significant development as bird...
With recently increased cases of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state, including a current outbreak in Sheridan County, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging awareness of the disease. At least 10 Sheridan County pertussis cases have been reported to WDH over the past couple of weeks with...
Norovirus, a familiar and repeat offender, is responsible for many recently increased reports of illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). WDH notes an increase in outbreaks due to norovirus that began in mid-December. Wastewater testing has confirmed elevated levels of circulating norovirus in communities....
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants Wyoming families to consider testing their homes for radon and offers free test kits while supplies last. The department is also announcing radon awareness video contest winners. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless and dangerous gas found in many places, including homes....
A wide range of free classes is available for older Wyoming adults through the Wyoming Department of Health’s (WDH) ongoing partnership with a robust online learning service. Jeff Clark, Community Living Section manager with the WDH Aging Division, described the “GetSetUp” digital education site as an overall opportunity for...
