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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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Hepatitis A Outbreak Continuing in Natrona County

February 9, 2018

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and the Casper-Natrona County Health Department continue to investigate a growing Natrona County hepatitis A outbreak that began in…

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Wyoming Child’s Death Signals Influenza Seriousness

February 9, 2018

A recently reported flu-related death of a Fremont County child should serve as a sad reminder that influenza can be a serious disease and should…

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Forms, Bracelets Help Wyoming Patients Control End of Life Care

February 8, 2018

Special forms and bracelets available through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) can help ensure seriously ill patients are able take more control over their decisions…

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New Mobile App Offers Health Tracking for Wyoming Families

February 5, 2018

A new, free mobile phone app customized with Wyoming information and offered by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is available as a health tracking…

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New Coalition in Wyoming to Address Responsible Gambling

January 22, 2018

Gambling is fun, but can be addictive. So, the Wyoming Lottery Corporation, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and a team of key stakeholders organized…

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Radon Testing Good Idea for Wyoming Homes

January 16, 2018

Testing the radon levels found in Wyoming homes can help families know if a potentially dangerous health risk exists, according to the Wyoming Department of…

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Wyoming Data Show Smoking-Related Health Impacts Continue

January 9, 2018

While recently available data gathered by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) show Wyoming’s smoking rates have declined, related harmful health consequences continue to be…

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