Norovirus On a Roll: Wash Your Hands So It Doesn’t Snowball!

Norovirus, a familiar and repeat offender, is responsible for many recently increased reports of illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). WDH notes an increase in outbreaks due to norovirus that began in mid-December. Wastewater testing has confirmed elevated levels of circulating norovirus in communities....

Consider Radon Testing for Your Wyoming Home

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants Wyoming families to consider testing their homes for radon and offers free test kits while supplies last. The department is also announcing radon awareness video contest winners. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless and dangerous gas found in many places, including homes....

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...