Dangerous Tick Disease Found in Carbon County Squirrel
October 3, 2018
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding Carbon County residents to take steps to prevent tularemia after an infected animal was found recently locally.…
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Don’t Overpay for Official Certificates
October 2, 2018
Because the Vital Statistics Services Office at the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is the only official source of Wyoming birth, death and other certificate…
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It’s Time to Fight the Flu: Get Vaccinated!
September 27, 2018
With the 2018-19 influenza season in its early stages, Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representatives say flu vaccines are the best available weapon in the…
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Aging Conference Set for Laramie with Added Online Access
September 24, 2018
Led by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Aging Division in partnership with the Wyoming Center on Aging, the 2018 Wyoming Conference on Aging is…
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Advertising Campaign Next Step for Department’s Opioid Efforts
September 5, 2018
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Public Health Division is adding sponsorship of a national advertising campaign to its efforts to help prevent opioid misuse…
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Plague Confirmed in Sheridan County Cat
August 29, 2018
A Sheridan County cat has recently been confirmed as infected with plague, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). No human cases have been…
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First Wyoming West Nile Virus Case Reported for 2018
August 27, 2018
Wyoming’s first reported West Nile virus case for 2018 involves a Fremont County adult, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Mosquitos spread West…
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Dangerous Tick Disease Found in Teton County Area Animal
July 27, 2018
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding Teton County residents and others across the state to take steps to prevent tularemia after an infected…
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Wyoming State Hospital Changing Leadership
July 25, 2018
Leadership changes are coming to the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston, which is a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) healthcare facility. Rich Dunkley will…
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WIC Offers Food, Support for Many Wyoming Families
July 12, 2018
The Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), offers nutritious food items, as well as many other benefits, for…
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Trauma and EMS Conference Set for Cheyenne
July 9, 2018
The 48th Annual Wyoming Trauma and EMS Conference is set for August 22-25 at the Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne. The Wyoming Office…
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Enjoy Summer Activities, But Be Water Smart
July 2, 2018
Whether hiking in Wyoming’s beautiful mountains or swimming in a favorite pool or lake, making smart choices can help residents avoid catching or spreading illnesses…
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Certificate Surcharge to Boost Child Abuse Prevention
June 15, 2018
With an aim of boosting child abuse prevention, Vital Statistics Services (VSS) will resume collecting an added $5 surcharge for many of its services beginning…
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Warm Weather Reminder: Mosquitos, Ticks Spread Diseases
May 31, 2018
With warmer weather arriving, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) cautions residents and visitors that both mosquitos and ticks can spread potentially serious diseases in…
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Wyoming Radon Poster Contest Winners Named
May 15, 2018
Student winners in a poster contest designed to raise awareness about radon and radon testing have been named by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…
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Wyatt, Emma Repeat as Top Wyoming Newborn Names
May 8, 2018
Emma and Wyatt once again topped the Wyoming newborn name charts in 2017, according to Vital Statistics Services, part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Emma,…
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Pregnancy Features Added to Health App for Wyoming Families
May 2, 2018
With new features focused on pregnancy, the free health tracking and management mobile phone app offered by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has been…
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May 2, 2018
An interim administrator has been named to lead the Wyoming Retirement Center (WRC) in Basin, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) healthcare facility. Bruce Allison…
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Healthcare Facilities Project Construction Set to Begin
April 19, 2018
With construction about to begin for a major building and remodeling effort at the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston and the Wyoming Life Resource Center…
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Wyoming Organizations Hosting “The Power of Rural” Conference
April 17, 2018
A team of Wyoming health-related organizations are inviting medical providers from across the state to attend a May conference in Casper focused on healthcare in…
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