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...

Avoid Ticks to Avoid Diseases They Spread

As Wyoming’s warmer days approach, avoiding ticks when spending time outdoors can also mean escaping some potentially serious diseases, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Diseases sometimes passed on by infected ticks in Wyoming include tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and Colorado tick fever (CTF). Lyme...

Cluster of Whooping Cough Cases Seen in Campbell County

With recently increased cases of pertussis (whooping cough) concentrated in Campbell County, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging awareness of the disease locally and across the state, as well as promoting vaccination. Five Campbell County pertussis cases have been reported to WDH over the past week, compared...

Public Input Sought on Wyoming Air Ambulance Service Issues

State residents are invited by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on air ambulance service online or during two upcoming public meetings. The Wyoming Legislature passed legislation earlier this year intended to help address air ambulance coverage and cost issues. The legislation...

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...