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Department Sets Cheyenne Listening Session

October 30, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share thoughts and ideas on health-related issues and needs during a…

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Volunteer Health Services Program Applications Sought

October 22, 2019

Providers and facilities interested in offering volunteer healthcare services to low-income patients are invited to take advantage of a special legal liability option offered by…

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Immunization Rules Hearing Notice

October 14, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) will host an October public hearing in Cheyenne on proposed revisions to Chapters 1, 3 and 5 of the…

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Flu Season Ahead: Protect Self and Others by Getting a Flu Shot

October 3, 2019

With October marking the official beginning of the 2019-20 influenza season, Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representatives are again recommending yearly flu vaccines as the…

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Department Sets Listening Sessions in Lander, Riverton

October 1, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share thoughts and ideas on health-related issues and needs during structured…

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More Locations Added as Public Health Priority Meetings Continue

October 1, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Health’s Public Health Division invites residents to help set potential priorities for its state health improvement plan (SHIP) by joining one…

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Harm Reduction Initiative to Target Wyoming Drug Users

September 26, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has contracted with the national Harm Reduction Coalition to help improve health outcomes for people who use drugs through…

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Local Residents Invited to Help Set Public Health Priorities

September 17, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Health’s Public Health Division invites residents to help set potential priorities for its state health improvement plan (SHIP) by joining one…

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App Boosts Wellness Tracking for Wyoming Families

September 16, 2019

A free, customized mobile phone app offered by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) can boost Wyoming family wellness by offering useful health tools and…

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Public Health Officials Investigating Case of Vaping-Related Severe Lung Disease

September 16, 2019

Wyoming’s first case of vaping-associated lung illness has been confirmed in a Uinta County resident, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The young…

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Department Continues Educating on Secondhand Smoke Dangers

August 30, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is helping residents learn about secondhand smoke dangers to encourage them to protect themselves and their families by avoiding…

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Department Sets Listening Sessions in Rock Springs, Evanston

August 28, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share thoughts and ideas on health-related issues and needs during structured…

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More Public Input Sought on Air Ambulance Medicaid Waiver

August 22, 2019

Residents are invited by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to offer their continued thoughts, ideas and perspectives on a proposed Medicaid waiver plan for…

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Department Shares “Block Grant” Fraud Alert

August 21, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning that fraudulent activity by individuals claiming to represent the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is targeting Wyoming…

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Information for Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Wyoming Waters

August 20, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and the Wyoming Livestock Board (WLB) are currently experiencing an increased number…

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Department Announces Leadership and Organizational Updates

August 9, 2019

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing a series of leadership and organizational updates intended to strengthen performance to better serve department clients. WDH…

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Public Input Sought on Wyoming Air Ambulance Medicaid Waiver

July 30, 2019

Residents are invited by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on a proposed Medicaid waiver plan for Wyoming…

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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 exhibits such as fairs, rodeos…

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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 by the Wyoming Department of…

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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 issues and needs during structured…

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