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Five Teton County Measles Cases Confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health

July 14, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed two additional cases of measles in Teton County, bringing the statewide total to six. One case is…

Fourth Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health

July 13, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a third case of measles in Teton County, marking the state’s first measles outbreak of 2026. The…

Third Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health

July 11, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in a second unvaccinated adult in Teton County. Measles is a highly contagious…

Applications Opened July 1 for Wyoming’s Rural Health Transformation Funding

July 1, 2026

CHEYENNE, WY – Today, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced the opening of Requests for Applications (RFAs) for Wyoming’s Rural Health Transformation Program, a…

Wyoming Department of Health Warns Residents About Spoofing Calls

June 30, 2026

CHEYENNE, WY — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is alerting residents to a recent phone scam where bad actors are “spoofing” official department phone…

Second Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health

June 28, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult from Teton County. Measles is a highly contagious infection…

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Health Department Announces Key Leadership Changes

June 4, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), under the leadership of Governor Mark Gordon and WDH Director Stefan Johansson recently named several key leadership appointments designed…

Rabies Makes Its Return to Wyoming

June 3, 2026

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents about wild animals that may carry rabies. The most common…

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The Wyoming Department of Health Reminds People to Prevent Mosquito Bites This Summer

June 1, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites as we move into warmer months to prevent West Nile…

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Wyoming Department of Health Hosts Free Webinar to Observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

May 29, 2026

In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the Wyoming Department of Health is hosting a free, public virtual webinar on June 15, 2026,…

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Radon Awareness Heightened By Winning Student Posters

May 26, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is proud to announce the winners of its annual radon poster contest, which is part of an overall effort…

Notice to Avoid and Report Possible Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (HCBs) in Wyoming Waters

May 13, 2026

CHEYENNE, WYOMING – With summer upon us and more people heading to Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs to recreate, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ),…

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First Wyoming Measles Case of 2026 Reported from Fremont County

May 1, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult from Fremont County with unconfirmed vaccination status. While everyone exposed…

New Online Tool to Help People Find Naloxone Launched by the Wyoming Department of Health

April 20, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is excited to announce the Community Naloxone Resource Map. This new online tool makes it easier for people to…

Wyoming WIC Announces Updated Income Eligibility Guidelines and Modernized Program Access

April 3, 2026

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has announced updated income eligibility guidelines for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, effective April 1, 2026. The…

Whooping Cough Continues Wyoming Spread

March 11, 2026

Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) officials are concerned about the ongoing, active spread of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state. Kaylyn Friesen, vaccine-preventable disease epidemiologist…

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Wyoming Child’s Death Signals Influenza Seriousness

February 5, 2026

A recently reported flu-related death of a Fremont County child is a sad reminder that influenza can be a serious disease and should not be…

Consider Radon Testing for Your Wyoming Home

January 13, 2026

January is National Radon Action Month The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) encourages Wyoming families to test their homes for radon. The department is offering…

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Measles Case Confirmed in Park County

December 19, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in a Park County resident. The adult is fully vaccinated but had extensive…

Five Measles Cases Identified in Fremont County, Bringing Wyoming’s Total to Fourteen

December 18, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has identified five cases of measles among Fremont County residents. All five cases are part of the same chain…