Health Department Announcing Leadership Update

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing a leadership update for the agency. WDH Director Stefan Johansson is naming Ragen Latham as interim senior administrator for the Behavioral Health Division following the departure of Matt Petry for a different state government position. Petry has been with WDH since...

With Fall Here and Winter Coming, Seasonal Vaccines Are Key

With the time approaching when influenza is most often a threat and with the ongoing presence of COVID-19, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) says staying up to date on seasonal vaccines is a key health strategy. “We are recommending seasonal flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines for everyone...

Lead Exposure for Children Can Have Lasting Damage

Lead exposure, especially for young children, can sometimes lead to lasting, serious health damages, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “We may not all realize how toxic lead can be, especially for young children,” said Forrest Sharp, Blood Lead Prevention Program manager and epidemiologist with WDH. “If...

State Healthcare Facility Management Changing

New leadership is in place for the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, a facility operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Misty Gibson has been named as WLRC administrator and began in the role in August. Matt Petry, Behavioral Health Division senior administrator with WDH, said...

New Cards, System Help WIC Work Better for Families

New benefit cards and a modernized system will help the Wyoming WIC Program work better for participant families, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Tina Fearneyhough, WIC program manager with WDH, said participants should already have received new cards. The new ones start working October 1; old...