Department Warns of Mexican Surgery Infection Risks
March 5, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents about possibly increased infection risks linked to surgeries at a Mexican hospital. Since October 2018 several…
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Watch Out for Germs Spread by Cute Chicks
March 1, 2019
As the time of year arrives when people buy baby poultry and start planning flocks, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding people to…
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Carbon County Meningitis Case Not Contagious
February 25, 2019
Recently completed hospital laboratory testing has confirmed there is no public health concern related to a previously described Carbon County meningitis case, according to the…
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Statement Regarding Possible Meningitis Case in Carbon County
February 22, 2019
There is no cause for widespread public health concern related to a possible meningitis case in Carbon County, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.…
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Take Steps to Keep Wyoming Hearts Healthy and Pumping
February 6, 2019
Older individuals are not the only ones who should learn about heart disease risks and take steps to keep their hearts healthy and pumping, according…
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Public Asked to Review Draft State Health Assessment
January 22, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is asking interested residents to share their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on a draft State Health Assessment (SHA) produced…
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Rare Drug-Resistant Infection Found in Laramie County Patient
January 9, 2019
A rare antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection has been found in a Laramie County resident receiving care at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC), according to the Wyoming…
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Plague Confirmed in Johnson County Cat
January 4, 2019
Laboratory testing at the University of Wyoming has recently confirmed a Johnson County cat was infected with plague, according to the Wyoming Department of Health…
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Wyoming Influenza Reports Starting to Pick Up
December 20, 2018
With Wyoming flu activity reports starting to pick up, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents how to help avoid becoming ill with…
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Department Promoting HIV Prevention Medication
December 13, 2018
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is launching a new effort to promote an effective tool that can help prevent new HIV infections among those…
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Learning About Prediabetes Can Help Prevent Diabetes
December 3, 2018
To help avoid developing more cases of diabetes across the state, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants people to learn more about the common…
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Caregivers Can Find Support for Loving, Tough Job
November 27, 2018
Because meeting the long-term care needs of loved ones who need help is often a tough job, support is available for many Wyoming caregivers through…
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Increased Syphilis Cases Reported in Wyoming
October 31, 2018
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has detected an alarming increase in reported syphilis cases across Wyoming, especially in Fremont County Syphilis is primarily transmitted…
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Help Available from WDH for Long-Term Care Issues
October 22, 2018
People with questions or concerns about long-term care services in Wyoming can find an advocate through the Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program offered through the…
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Wyoming Salmonella Cases Linked to Outbreak and Beef Recall
October 12, 2018
With at least three reported Wyoming cases connected to a national salmonella outbreak and beef recall, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representative is urging…
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Volunteer Health Services Program Offers Liability Option
October 8, 2018
A new program aims to support providers and facilities interested in offering volunteer healthcare services to low-income patients through a new legal liability option. The…
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Take Time to Learn About Breast Cancer
October 5, 2018
With breast cancer the second-leading cause of cancer death among women, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) encourages state residents to take time to learn…
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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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