Don’t Let Bug Bites Get You Down
May 10, 2022
A few potentially serious insect-spread diseases linked with warmer weather and outdoor activities can be avoided with simple personal actions, according to the Wyoming Department…
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New Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program Available in Wyoming
May 4, 2022
Initial Sites in Carbon, Fremont, Hot Springs, Laramie and Washakie Counties The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is targeting high blood pressure with a new,…
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Wyoming’s Top Baby Names for 2021: Olivia and Oliver
April 19, 2022
While Olivia remained as Wyoming’s most common name for newborn girls in 2021, the very similar name of Oliver was the top choice for boys,…
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Higher Than Normal Wyoming Deaths Continued in 2021
April 14, 2022
Official records filed with Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), show another sharp increase in deaths last…
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Chicks May Be Cute, But Can Spread Ugly Disease
April 6, 2022
As the time of year arrives when the “cheep, cheep” sound of cute chicks becomes more common, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding…
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Governor Gordon Rescinds Public Health Emergency
March 15, 2022
Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order rescinding Wyoming’s COVID-19 public health emergency. To facilitate efforts to address the state’s nursing shortage, the governor…
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