Deaths Added to Coronavirus-Related Total

The number of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has increased again, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An adult Natrona County man died this week. The man was not hospitalized and was known to have health conditions recognized as putting patients...

CHIP Program Changes Go Into Effect

A smooth transition is expected for healthcare providers and clients of the Wyoming Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as Kid Care CHIP, as the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) assumes direct administration of the program. Kid Care CHIP operations have been incorporated into the procedures the department uses to...

Video, Poster Contests for Wyoming Students to Highlight Radon

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites Wyoming students to enter a new video contest or this year’s poster contest aimed at highlighting radon information and encouraging testing. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas found in the soil that can sometimes reach dangerous levels in homes. “While...

Flu Shots More Important Than Ever This Year

With influenza season approaching, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says flu shots are more important than ever this year to help protect Wyoming residents from influenza as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “We consider flu shots to be the first and most important step in flu protection,” said...