Prevent Hantavirus During Spring Cleaning
April 8, 2025
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.…
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Health Department Announcing Key Leadership Changes
March 27, 2025
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing a series of key updates among agency leadership. WDH Director Stefan Johansson named Franz Fuchs as WDH…
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Wyoming “Safety Moment” Videos to Promote Health and Wellness
March 19, 2025
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has launched a “safety moment” video series to help lead workplace discussions on substance use and mental health. Known…
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Whooping Cough Continues Wyoming Spread
March 7, 2025
Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) officials are concerned with the continued active, current spread of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state. Clay Van Houten, infectious…
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Wyoming’s First Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed
February 14, 2025
Wyoming’s first case of H5N1 avian influenza in a human has been confirmed in a Platte County older adult, according to the Wyoming Department of…
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Whooping Cough Cases Increasing in Wyoming
February 11, 2025
With recently increased cases of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state, including a current outbreak in Sheridan County, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is…
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Norovirus On a Roll: Wash Your Hands So It Doesn’t Snowball!
January 14, 2025
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).…
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Consider Radon Testing for Your Wyoming Home
January 13, 2025
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…
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Free Online Learning Available for Wyoming’s Older Adults
December 19, 2024
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…
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Health Department Announcing Leadership Update
December 16, 2024
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…
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With Fall Here and Winter Coming, Seasonal Vaccines Are Key
November 1, 2024
With the time approaching when influenza is most often a threat and with the ongoing presence of COVID-19, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) says…
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Lead Exposure for Children Can Have Lasting Damage
October 15, 2024
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…
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State Healthcare Facility Management Changing
October 1, 2024
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…
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New Cards, System Help WIC Work Better for Families
September 27, 2024
New benefit cards and a modernized system will help the Wyoming WIC Program work better for participant families, according to the Wyoming Department of Health…
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Suicide Prevention Symposium Set for Casper
September 23, 2024
The Wyoming Department of Health is inviting teachers, law enforcement representatives, clinicians, loss survivors, community members and other stakeholders to attend the 2024 Wyoming Suicide…
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Improvements to 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Continue
September 3, 2024
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and its partners continue to improve 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operations to enhance what’s available to help Wyoming…
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Are Your Family’s Students Up to Date on Vaccines?
August 29, 2024
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) encourages parents to remember important vaccinations for their children along with lunches, notebooks and backpacks as students begin a…
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With Mosquitoes Still Abuzz, Protect Yourself from WNV
August 19, 2024
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants people to remember to protect themselves from mosquito bites to help prevent West Nile virus (WNV) infection. “Recent…
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Help Shape Maternal and Child Health Priorities
August 2, 2024
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites community representatives and family members from across the state to help set priorities for its Maternal and Child…
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Changes Underway for Wyoming’s Behavioral Health System
July 2, 2024
After several years of planning and coordination with partners across the state, changes to Wyoming’s behavioral health system are underway, according to the Wyoming Department…
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