WDH Announces Key Leadership Changes
September 17, 2025
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), under the leadership of Governor Mark Gordon and WDH Director Stefan Johansson, has announced a series of important leadership…
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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 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. Part of that law creates the Rural Health Transformation…
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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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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…
Read more Second Measles Case Confirmed in Niobrara County
July 11, 2025
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a second case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Niobrara County. The source of the child’s…
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Measles Case Confirmed in Natrona County
July 1, 2025
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Natrona County. Measles is a highly contagious infection…
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Prevent Mosquito Bites to Prevent West Nile Virus Infection
June 24, 2025
With mosquito season ramping up, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) urges people to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer to help prevent West…
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Summer Illnesses Linked to Water, Animals Can Be Avoided
May 23, 2025
Avoiding certain illnesses linked to water fun and animal activities during summer is possible by following a series common-sense do’s and don’ts, according to the…
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Theodore, Charlotte Lead Wyoming’s Popular Baby Names
May 13, 2025
Among Wyoming’s newborns, Theodore was the most popular male name in 2024 with Charlotte as the top female choice, according to the Wyoming Department of…
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Don’t Let Ticks Take a Bite Out of Warm Weather Fun
May 5, 2025
The Wyoming Department of Health reminds Wyoming residents to take simple steps to protect themselves, loved ones and pets from ticks when heading outdoors this spring.…
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Wyoming Radon Poster Contest Selects Winning Youth Entries
May 1, 2025
Winning entries have been selected by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) for its annual youth radon poster contest, which is intended to help Wyoming…
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Wyoming’s 2024 Deaths, Births, Marriages and Divorces See Swings
April 28, 2025
More births, deaths and marriages and fewer divorces were officially noted among Wyoming residents in 2024 compared to 2023, according to Vital Statistics Services (VSS)…
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Wyoming’s WIC Program Continues to Update, Modernize
April 24, 2025
Thousands of Wyoming families continue to receive free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals through the Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the…
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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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