The Wyoming Department of Health reminds Wyoming residents to take simple steps to protect themselves, loved ones and pets from ticks when heading outdoors this spring. Courtney Tillman, an epidemiologist with WDH, said past records show people typically start seeking medical help due to tick bites in May. Ticks in...
Winning entries have been selected by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) for its annual youth radon poster contest, which is intended to help Wyoming families learn about potential radon-related health risks. More than 170 students submitted posters for this year’s contest. Winners include: 3rd-6th Grade Category 1st Place:...
More births, deaths and marriages and fewer divorces were officially noted among Wyoming residents in 2024 compared to 2023, according to Vital Statistics Services (VSS) records. VSS is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). VSS totals for 2024 are considered provisional; minor adjustments and updates in totals...
Thousands of Wyoming families continue to receive free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals through the Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The Wyoming WIC Program features easy-to-use benefit cards participants use at local stores to get nutritious foods at no...
The Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to take steps to help prevent hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly disease spread by infected deer mice. “As spring arrives and people begin cleaning cabins, sheds, garages, old vehicles and other outbuildings that may have been closed up during the winter...
