Department Shares “Block Grant” Fraud Alert

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning that fraudulent activity by individuals claiming to represent the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is targeting Wyoming residents. WDH staff has heard from a handful of victims and near-victims who have been contacted via Facebook Messenger and other social media platforms...

Information for Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Wyoming Waters

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLB) are currently experiencing an increased number of inquiries regarding harmful cyanobacterial blooms (HCBs) in Wyoming waters. HCBs typically occur in still or slow-moving water as temperatures increase during the summer. They...

Department Announces Leadership and Organizational Updates

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing a series of leadership and organizational updates intended to strengthen performance to better serve department clients. WDH Director Michael Ceballos recently named Stefan Johansson as the department’s deputy director. Johansson has been leading the Director’s Unit for Policy, Research and Evaluation...

Public Input Sought on Wyoming Air Ambulance Medicaid Waiver

Residents are invited by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on a proposed Medicaid waiver plan for Wyoming air ambulance service during two upcoming public meetings or online. Public meetings are planned in Cheyenne on August 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the...

Don’t Bring Home Illnesses from Wyoming’s Summer Events

The Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to avoid bringing home illnesses from summer’s fun and traditional animal events and exhibits such as fairs, rodeos and petting zoos. Courtney Smith, WDH epidemiologist, says diseases such as salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter and others can be picked up from contact with...