Don’t Bring Home Illnesses from Wyoming’s Summer Events
July 19, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to avoid bringing home illnesses from summer’s fun and traditional animal events and…
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Income Guidelines Updated for WIC Program
July 5, 2019
Nutritious food items plus many other benefits are available for numerous families through the Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated…
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Department Sets Listening Sessions in Gillette, Sundance, Newcastle
June 27, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share thoughts and ideas on health-related…
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Potential Exposure of Local Senior Information Described
June 26, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health recently discovered an incident resulting in the online exposure of Carbon County Senior Services clients’…
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Swim Safely to Avoid Disease
June 17, 2019
Officials with the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) are warning people about diseases that can be caught when swimming in…
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West Nile Virus Already Active in Wyoming for 2019
June 10, 2019
West Nile virus may be off to an earlier than usual start in Wyoming this year, with the state’s first…
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Clubhouse Services Subject of Upcoming Casper Meeting
May 30, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites residents and stakeholders interested in clubhouse-based rehabilitation services to an upcoming June 11…
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Radon Poster Contest Winners Named by Health Department
May 22, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is naming this year’s student winners in a poster contest designed to raise awareness…
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Emma, Oliver Most Popular Wyoming Newborn Names
May 21, 2019
Emma was again the newborn name Wyoming parents chose most often for girls in 2018 while Oliver was the top…
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Health Department Sets Listening Sessions in Laramie, Casper
May 17, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share their thoughts and ideas on…
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Wyoming Organizations Hosting “The Power of Rural” Conference
May 16, 2019
A team of Wyoming organizations is inviting everyone involved in safety-net healthcare to attend “The Power of Rural” conference, which…
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Avoid Ticks to Avoid Diseases They Spread
May 9, 2019
As Wyoming’s warmer days approach, avoiding ticks when spending time outdoors can also mean escaping some potentially serious diseases, according…
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Cluster of Whooping Cough Cases Seen in Campbell County
May 8, 2019
With recently increased cases of pertussis (whooping cough) concentrated in Campbell County, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging…
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Public Input Sought on Wyoming Air Ambulance Service Issues
May 2, 2019
State residents are invited by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on air…
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Department Seeks Mental Health, Substance Use Survey Responses
May 1, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites residents to share their thoughts and opinions about community-based mental health and substance…
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Measles Vaccination Remains Important for Wyoming Residents
April 30, 2019
A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says increased cases of measles in some areas of the United States show…
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Casper to Host Community Interpreter International Training
April 25, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health’s Office of Health Equity is sponsoring a multiday training course in Casper to help healthcare…
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April 16, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share their thoughts and ideas on…
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Radon Poster Contest Set for Wyoming Students
April 11, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites Wyoming students in grades 3-9 to enter a poster contest designed to raise…
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Improved Care, Lower Costs Seen for Youth with Complex Behavioral Health Conditions
April 8, 2019
A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) initiative designed to help keep Wyoming Medicaid-enrolled youth who have complex behavioral health conditions…
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Potential Ozone Health Concerns Explained
March 22, 2019
With recently heightened concern about ozone in the Upper Green River Basin area, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official…
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Wyoming State Hospital Has New Administrator
March 19, 2019
A new administrator is on board at the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston, which is a Wyoming Department of…
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Language Access Webinar Series Planned
March 8, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Office of Health Equity is encouraging service providers and other residents to learn more…
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Department Warns of Mexican Surgery Infection Risks
March 5, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents about possibly increased infection risks linked to surgeries at a Mexican…
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Watch Out for Germs Spread by Cute Chicks
March 1, 2019
As the time of year arrives when people buy baby poultry and start planning flocks, the Wyoming Department of Health…
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Carbon County Meningitis Case Not Contagious
February 25, 2019
Recently completed hospital laboratory testing has confirmed there is no public health concern related to a previously described Carbon County…
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Statement Regarding Possible Meningitis Case in Carbon County
February 22, 2019
There is no cause for widespread public health concern related to a possible meningitis case in Carbon County, according to…
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Take Steps to Keep Wyoming Hearts Healthy and Pumping
February 6, 2019
Older individuals are not the only ones who should learn about heart disease risks and take steps to keep their…
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Public Asked to Review Draft State Health Assessment
January 22, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is asking interested residents to share their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on a draft…
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Rare Drug-Resistant Infection Found in Laramie County Patient
January 9, 2019
A rare antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection has been found in a Laramie County resident receiving care at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center…
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Plague Confirmed in Johnson County Cat
January 4, 2019
Laboratory testing at the University of Wyoming has recently confirmed a Johnson County cat was infected with plague, according to…
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Wyoming Influenza Reports Starting to Pick Up
December 20, 2018
With Wyoming flu activity reports starting to pick up, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents how to…
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Department Promoting HIV Prevention Medication
December 13, 2018
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is launching a new effort to promote an effective tool that can help prevent…
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Learning About Prediabetes Can Help Prevent Diabetes
December 3, 2018
To help avoid developing more cases of diabetes across the state, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants people to…
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Caregivers Can Find Support for Loving, Tough Job
November 27, 2018
Because meeting the long-term care needs of loved ones who need help is often a tough job, support is available…
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Increased Syphilis Cases Reported in Wyoming
October 31, 2018
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has detected an alarming increase in reported syphilis cases across Wyoming, especially in Fremont…
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Help Available from WDH for Long-Term Care Issues
October 22, 2018
People with questions or concerns about long-term care services in Wyoming can find an advocate through the Wyoming Long-Term Care…
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Wyoming Salmonella Cases Linked to Outbreak and Beef Recall
October 12, 2018
With at least three reported Wyoming cases connected to a national salmonella outbreak and beef recall, a Wyoming Department of…
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Volunteer Health Services Program Offers Liability Option
October 8, 2018
A new program aims to support providers and facilities interested in offering volunteer healthcare services to low-income patients through a…
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Take Time to Learn About Breast Cancer
October 5, 2018
With breast cancer the second-leading cause of cancer death among women, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) encourages state residents…
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