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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Data Show Dramatic Increase in Wyoming Gonorrhea Infections
March 29, 2018
New data available from the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) show Wyoming’s gonorrhea rates have increased dramatically in recent years. There were 415 gonorrhea cases…
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Fees for Official Certificates and Records Going Up
March 27, 2018
Fees charged by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) for birth and death certificates, as well as other records ordered through Vital Statistics Services (VSS),…
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Want to Prevent Colorectal Cancer? Get Screened
March 12, 2018
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging Wyoming residents, especially those age 50 and older, to learn about their options and need for colorectal…
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They May Be Cute, but Some Baby Birds Also Spread Germs
March 1, 2018
With the time of year when people purchase baby poultry and start planning flocks arriving, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding people baby…
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Wyoming Immunization Requirements Enhanced, Updated
February 28, 2018
Important state rules covering immunizations have been updated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) with newly required vaccines and other changes to better protect…
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Wyoming Students Can Enter Radon Poster Contest
February 23, 2018
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting students in grades 4-12 to enter a poster contest designed to raise awareness about radon and radon…
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Campaign Targets Prescription Drug Misuse
February 22, 2018
A new education campaign presented by the Wyoming Rx Abuse Stakeholders (RAS) is aimed at helping to prevent prescription drug misuse/abuse by teens and young…
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