Free Online Learning Available for Wyoming’s Older Adults

A wide range of free classes is available for older Wyoming adults through the Wyoming Department of Health’s (WDH) ongoing partnership with a robust online learning service. Jeff Clark, Community Living Section manager with the WDH Aging Division, described the “GetSetUp” digital education site as an overall opportunity for...

Health Department Announcing Leadership Update

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing a leadership update for the agency. WDH Director Stefan Johansson is naming Ragen Latham as interim senior administrator for the Behavioral Health Division following the departure of Matt Petry for a different state government position. Petry has been with WDH since...

Lead Exposure for Children Can Have Lasting Damage

Lead exposure, especially for young children, can sometimes lead to lasting, serious health damages, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “We may not all realize how toxic lead can be, especially for young children,” said Forrest Sharp, Blood Lead Prevention Program manager and epidemiologist with WDH. “If...

State Healthcare Facility Management Changing

New leadership is in place for the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, a facility operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Misty Gibson has been named as WLRC administrator and began in the role in August. Matt Petry, Behavioral Health Division senior administrator with WDH, said...