Department Announces New Behavioral Health Division Leadership

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing new leadership for its Behavioral Health Division. WDH Director Michael Ceballos recently named Matt Petry as senior administrator for the Behavioral Health Division effective February 1. The Behavioral Health Division includes Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services, the Early Intervention...

Wyoming Homes Should Be Tested for Radon

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding Wyoming families to test homes for radon to see if a potentially dangerous health risk exists, while also announcing winners of a recent radon awareness poster contest. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless and dangerous gas found in many places, including...

Department Seeking Creative Healthcare Solutions

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is seeking applications for creative healthcare solutions meant to help address certain common healthcare challenges found in Wyoming. The Wyoming Legislature made a one-time appropriation of $1 million last year for a healthcare innovation studies project. WDH was tasked with setting rules, selecting...

Regional Cancer Services Grants Available

Health systems and nonprofit organizations interested in implementing cancer control strategies in Wyoming are encouraged by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to apply for its regional coordinator grants. The Wyoming Cancer Program is accepting applications for its Wyoming Cancer Resource Services (WCRS) Regional Coordinator Program. The purpose of...

Flu Starting to Get Active in Wyoming

Because reports are showing flu season in Wyoming is getting active, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to do what they can to avoid becoming ill with influenza or spreading it to others. Reggie McClinton, an epidemiologist with WDH, said Wyoming’s overall flu activity is at a...