West Nile Virus Already Active in Wyoming for 2019

West Nile virus may be off to an earlier than usual start in Wyoming this year, with the state’s first case involving a Campbell County adult already reported, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “Wyoming residents should take steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito...

Radon Poster Contest Winners Named by Health Department

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is naming this year’s student winners in a poster contest designed to raise awareness about radon and radon testing. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas found in the soil that can cause lung cancer if it reaches dangerous levels in homes....

Emma, Oliver Most Popular Wyoming Newborn Names

Emma was again the newborn name Wyoming parents chose most often for girls in 2018 while Oliver was the top selection for boys, according to Vital Statistics Services, part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Emma was the most frequently used female name for the third year in...

Health Department Sets Listening Sessions in Laramie, Casper

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share their thoughts and ideas on health-related issues and needs during structured listening sessions in Laramie and Casper. The Laramie event will be May 30 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Albany County Library,...

Wyoming Organizations Hosting “The Power of Rural” Conference

A team of Wyoming organizations is inviting everyone involved in safety-net healthcare to attend “The Power of Rural” conference, which will focus on the challenges of healthcare in rural communities. The event will be held in Laramie at the University of Wyoming Conference Center June 5-7. The conference is...