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Wyoming Radon Poster Contest Selects Winning Youth Entries

May 1, 2025

Winning entries have been selected by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) for its annual youth radon poster contest, which is intended to help Wyoming…

Wyoming’s 2024 Deaths, Births, Marriages and Divorces See Swings

April 28, 2025

More births, deaths and marriages and fewer divorces were officially noted among Wyoming residents in 2024 compared to 2023, according to Vital Statistics Services (VSS)…

Wyoming’s WIC Program Continues to Update, Modernize

April 24, 2025

Thousands of Wyoming families continue to receive free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals through the Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the…

Prevent Hantavirus During Spring Cleaning

April 8, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to take steps to help prevent hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly disease spread by infected deer mice.…

Health Department Announcing Key Leadership Changes

March 27, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing a series of key updates among agency leadership. WDH Director Stefan Johansson named Franz Fuchs as WDH…

Wyoming “Safety Moment” Videos to Promote Health and Wellness

March 19, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has launched a “safety moment” video series to help lead workplace discussions on substance use and mental health. Known…

Whooping Cough Continues Wyoming Spread

March 7, 2025

Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) officials are concerned with the continued active, current spread of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state. Clay Van Houten, infectious…

Wyoming’s First Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed

February 14, 2025

Wyoming’s first case of H5N1 avian influenza in a human has been confirmed in a Platte County older adult, according to the Wyoming Department of…

Whooping Cough Cases Increasing in Wyoming

February 11, 2025

With recently increased cases of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state, including a current outbreak in Sheridan County, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is…

Norovirus On a Roll: Wash Your Hands So It Doesn’t Snowball!

January 14, 2025

Norovirus, a familiar and repeat offender, is responsible for many recently increased reports of illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…

Consider Radon Testing for Your Wyoming Home

January 13, 2025

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants Wyoming families to consider testing their homes for radon and offers free test kits while supplies last. The…

Free Online Learning Available for Wyoming’s Older Adults

December 19, 2024

A wide range of free classes is available for older Wyoming adults through the Wyoming Department of Health’s (WDH) ongoing partnership with a robust online…

Health Department Announcing Leadership Update

December 16, 2024

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing a leadership update for the agency. WDH Director Stefan Johansson is naming Ragen Latham as interim senior…

With Fall Here and Winter Coming, Seasonal Vaccines Are Key

November 1, 2024

With the time approaching when influenza is most often a threat and with the ongoing presence of COVID-19, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) says…

Lead Exposure for Children Can Have Lasting Damage

October 15, 2024

Lead exposure, especially for young children, can sometimes lead to lasting, serious health damages, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “We may not…

State Healthcare Facility Management Changing

October 1, 2024

New leadership is in place for the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, a facility operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Misty…

New Cards, System Help WIC Work Better for Families

September 27, 2024

New benefit cards and a modernized system will help the Wyoming WIC Program work better for participant families, according to the Wyoming Department of Health…

Suicide Prevention Symposium Set for Casper

September 23, 2024

The Wyoming Department of Health is inviting teachers, law enforcement representatives, clinicians, loss survivors, community members and other stakeholders to attend the 2024 Wyoming Suicide…

Improvements to 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Continue

September 3, 2024

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and its partners continue to improve 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operations to enhance what’s available to help Wyoming…

Are Your Family’s Students Up to Date on Vaccines?

August 29, 2024

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) encourages parents to remember important vaccinations for their children along with lunches, notebooks and backpacks as students begin a…