Immunization Rules Hearing Notice

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) will host an October public hearing in Cheyenne on proposed revisions to Chapters 1, 3 and 5 of the Immunization Program Administrative Rules. The hearing will be October 28 from 12-4 p.m. at the Laramie County Library Willow Room, which is located at...

Flu Season Ahead: Protect Self and Others by Getting a Flu Shot

With October marking the official beginning of the 2019-20 influenza season, Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representatives are again recommending yearly flu vaccines as the first and most important step in flu protection for state residents. is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose,...

Department Sets Listening Sessions in Lander, Riverton

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share thoughts and ideas on health-related issues and needs during structured listening sessions planned for Lander and Riverton. The Lander event will be October 8 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Fremont County Library,...

More Locations Added as Public Health Priority Meetings Continue

The Wyoming Department of Health’s Public Health Division invites residents to help set potential priorities for its state health improvement plan (SHIP) by joining one of an upcoming series of meetings. “Last year, we completed what’s known as a ‘State Health Assessment’ process for Wyoming,” said Stephanie Pyle, Public...

Harm Reduction Initiative to Target Wyoming Drug Users

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has contracted with the national Harm Reduction Coalition to help improve health outcomes for people who use drugs through education about harm reduction services and programs meant to reduce opioid overdoses as well as HIV and hepatitis C infections. The two-year initiative will...