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...
A rare antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection has been found in a Laramie County resident receiving care at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Recent testing showed the organism infecting the patient, an enterobacteriaceae, also included a rare antibiotic-resistant gene known as MCR-1. It...
Laboratory testing at the University of Wyoming has recently confirmed a Johnson County cat was infected with plague, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). No human cases have been identified. The cat’s home is in Kaycee and the animal is known to wander outdoors. The illness was...
