Online State Health Improvement Plan Sessions Set
December 3, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents they can help prepare an overall state health improvement plan for…
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Free Online Learning Available for Wyoming’s Older Adults
December 2, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has arranged free access to a unique online learning opportunity, including live interactive classes,…
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Booster Shot Recommendations Simplified and Expanded
November 19, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) encourages eligible fully vaccinated Wyoming adults to enhance and extend their protection against COVID-19…
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Norovirus Among Likely Causes of Recent Reported Illnesses
November 19, 2021
Norovirus is likely among the reasons behind increased reports of recent illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of…
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State Health Improvement Plan Moves to Strategy Selection
November 18, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting state residents to participate in the next stage of preparing an overall…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Okayed for Younger Children
November 3, 2021
Safe, free and effective vaccinations meant to help prevent COVID-19 infection and illness are now available and recommended for younger,…
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Residents Invited to Enter Rural Health Photo Contest
October 28, 2021
Wyoming residents are invited to share and display little pieces of life in their state by entering photos in this…
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Experts Recommend Booster Shots for More Wyoming Residents
October 22, 2021
National expert recommendations about who should receive COVID-19 vaccine booster doses have been expanded to include more Wyoming residents, according…
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Don’t Overlook Need for Flu Shots
October 12, 2021
Following an unusually quiet 2020-21 flu season, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says the need for flu shots…
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Limited Booster Shots Recommended and Available in Wyoming
September 24, 2021
Booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now recommended and available for older residents and other adults at high…
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Changes to Wyoming Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse Efforts
September 23, 2021
As federal grant funding ends, state efforts aimed at preventing overdoses and deaths tied to prescription drugs and opioids are…
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Governor Activates Wyoming National Guard for Hospital Assistance
September 21, 2021
Wyoming’s hospitals have sought additional support to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge in hospitalized patients. There are…
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Wyoming Detects Rare Human Case of Pneumonic Plague
September 15, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced today the detection of a rare but serious case of pneumonic plague in…
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Governor Delivers Support During COVID Surge
September 8, 2021
Governor Mark Gordon is taking steps to address staffing challenges at Wyoming healthcare facilities amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases…
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New Diabetes Prevention Program Available in Wyoming
August 30, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to Wyoming…
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Keeping Schools Open A Priority Amid COVID Surge
August 23, 2021
As students return to classrooms across the state during a time of increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections, state leaders are…
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Some Residents Should Consider Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
August 17, 2021
A third vaccine dose is now being recommended for a limited group of Wyoming residents with certain medical conditions, according…
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Behavioral Health Plan Update Moves to Next Step
August 12, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is moving forward with proposals to update the state’s behavioral health system. A bill…
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COVID-19 Status Changing in Wyoming Due to Delta Variant
August 4, 2021
Wyoming’s fight against COVID-19 appears to be entering a new, concerning phase due to the Delta variant, according to the…
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Department Offering New Program to Help Prevent Falls
August 2, 2021
The Wyoming Injury and Violence Prevention Program, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is kicking off…
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Vital Statistics Services Plans Limited Counter Service
July 23, 2021
Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), will resume limited in-person counter service…
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Fees for Official Certificates and Record Services Increasing
June 29, 2021
Fees charged by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) for official birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates ordered through Vital…
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Recent Wyoming Data Illustrates Vaccine Success
June 24, 2021
Data gathered from Wyoming residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent months illustrate the success of the safe,…
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Updates Set for Wyoming Cancer Program Screening Services
June 16, 2021
The Wyoming Cancer Program, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is announcing changes to breast, cervical…
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Don’t Let Germs Spoil Water, Outdoors Fun
June 15, 2021
Making smart choices when we spend time hiking in the mountains or swimming in a lake or pool can help…
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Behavioral Health Plan Change Meetings Continue
June 11, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to seek public input on the state’s behavioral health system through a series…
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WIC Program Benefits Get Temporary Boost
June 1, 2021
Monthly benefits for the families participating in the Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated by the Wyoming Department of Health…
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Avoid Summer Diseases Spread by Insects
May 28, 2021
As the weather around the state beings to warm, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering simple advice to…
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Statewide Public Health Orders Reach Expected Final Phase
May 21, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the likely final phase for statewide public health orders related to the…
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Statewide Public Health Orders to Remain in Place
May 13, 2021
Wyoming’s statewide COVID-19 public health orders will remain in place through the end of the month, according to the Wyoming…
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Fraud Reports Surface Related to WDH Information Breach
April 30, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents about fraudulent calls from people falsely claiming to represent the department…
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Statewide Public Health Orders Continued
April 28, 2021
Wyoming’s two remaining COVID-19 statewide public health orders are being continued again for two more weeks, according to the Wyoming…
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Exposure of Laboratory Test Result Data Described
April 27, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing a mistaken exposure of laboratory test result data involving the health information…
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Department Meetings to Discuss Behavioral Health Plan Changes
April 26, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is seeking public input on the state’s behavioral health system through a series of…
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Outsmarting COVID-19
April 21, 2021
By Michael Ceballos Director, Wyoming Department of Health A few months ago, the arrival in Wyoming of the first vaccines…
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Statewide Public Health Orders Extended Two More Weeks
April 13, 2021
As the COVID 19 pandemic continues, the two remaining related statewide public health orders are being extended for two more…
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Helpline Launched for COVID-19 Funeral Expense Program
April 13, 2021
Wyoming residents who lost a loved one to COVID-19 may apply for federal reimbursement of funeral expenses to help ease…
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New Entries for Wyoming’s Most Common Baby Names in 2020
April 7, 2021
Amelia joined Olivia at the pinnacle of Wyoming’s most common names for newborn girls in 2020, while Liam remained at…
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Department Offers Update on COVID-19 Variants
April 6, 2021
Follow up analysis of positive samples has shown four different COVID-19 variants recognized by national and international experts as “variants…
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Free Suicide Prevention Training Offered to Wyoming Employers
April 2, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering free suicide prevention training to employers and their employees across the state…
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