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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Don’t Let the Flu Crash Your Holiday Gatherings

December 16, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that residents get vaccinated for flu now to stay healthy through the holidays. “We recommend a seasonal flu shot…

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Wyoming Submits Application to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for Rural Health Transformation Program

November 5, 2025

“Wyoming is taking full advantage of the Rural Health Transformation Program championed under President Trump.” CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Nov. 5, 2025 -The State of Wyoming has…

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WDH Announces Key Leadership Changes

September 17, 2025

The Wyoming…
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Wyoming Department of Health Reminds Residents to Be Cautious About West Nile Virus Due to High Levels of Ongoing Activity

September 5, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents to be cautious about mosquito bites due to ongoing West Nile Virus (WNV) activity. As of…

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Wyoming Department of Health Seeks Public Input on Rural Health Transformation Program

September 4, 2025

On July…
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Wyoming Department of Health Opens Access to New Adult Hearing Aid Program Applications

August 6, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is excited to announce that applications for the new Wyoming Adult Hearing Aid Program are now available online. This…

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Four Additional Measles Cases Confirmed in Carbon County

August 2, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has identified four additional cases of measles in Carbon County. All cases were exposed to an individual with confirmed…

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Third Measles Case Confirmed in Carbon County

July 22, 2025

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

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