As the time of year arrives when people buy baby poultry and start planning flocks, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding people to watch out for the harmful germs baby birds can sometimes carry even if they appear healthy and clean. “Because poultry chicks are soft and...
Recently completed hospital laboratory testing has confirmed there is no public health concern related to a previously described Carbon County meningitis case, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Hospital laboratory work involving the Carbon County student described in communications shared last week by local school representatives has...
There is no cause for widespread public health concern related to a possible meningitis case in Carbon County, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. Hospital laboratory work involving the Carbon County student described in communications shared earlier this week by local school representatives has not been completed. As...
Older individuals are not the only ones who should learn about heart disease risks and take steps to keep their hearts healthy and pumping, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “Heart disease is America’s leading cause of death and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells...
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is asking interested residents to share their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on a draft State Health Assessment (SHA) produced by the department. “The state health assessment is an important undertaking,” said Stephanie Pyle, Public Health Division senior administrator with WDH. “The assessment will...
