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...
A free, customized mobile phone app offered by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) can boost Wyoming family wellness by offering useful health tools and tracking resources. “My 307 Wellness” is an interactive app with reliable, credible health information and tailored details and connections to Wyoming resources. “There’s a...
Wyoming’s first case of vaping-associated lung illness has been confirmed in a Uinta County resident, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The young adult was hospitalized with severe lung disease. “Many states have already reported vaping-associated lung illness, including six deaths,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is helping residents learn about secondhand smoke dangers to encourage them to protect themselves and their families by avoiding exposure. “The Surgeon General and other medical experts have been telling us for years there is no risk-free level of secondhand smoke exposure,” said...
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 Rock Springs and Evanston. The Rock Springs event will be September 10 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Ferrero...
