Department Seeks Mental Health, Substance Use Survey Responses

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites residents to share their thoughts and opinions about community-based mental health and substance use disorder services through an online survey. The survey is part of an overall statewide assessment effort meant to help the WDH Behavioral Health Division state identify treatment capacity...

Measles Vaccination Remains Important for Wyoming Residents

A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says increased cases of measles in some areas of the United States show why vaccination is important, but extra vaccine doses or boosters for state residents are not currently needed. There has not been a reported case of measles in Wyoming since...

Casper to Host Community Interpreter International Training

The Wyoming Department of Health’s Office of Health Equity is sponsoring a multiday training course in Casper to help healthcare professionals and other Wyoming residents become “community interpreters.” The sessions run June 3-7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and will be held at the Casper-Natrona County...

Health Department Sets Listening Session in Wheatland

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 an April 26 structured listening session in Wheatland. The event will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Platte County Library, which is located...

Radon Poster Contest Set for Wyoming Students

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites Wyoming students in grades 3-9 to enter a poster contest designed to raise awareness about radon and radon testing. “We are asking Wyoming’s youth to use their creativity to help us tell the story of radon and its risks,” said Star Jones,...