Second Measles Case Confirmed in Niobrara County July 11, 2025 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a second case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Niobrara County. The source of the child’s…
Measles Case Confirmed in Natrona County July 1, 2025 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Natrona County. Measles is a highly contagious infection…
Prevent Mosquito Bites to Prevent West Nile Virus Infection June 24, 2025 With mosquito season ramping up, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) urges people to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer to help prevent West…
Summer Illnesses Linked to Water, Animals Can Be Avoided May 23, 2025 Avoiding certain illnesses linked to water fun and animal activities during summer is possible by following a series common-sense do’s and don’ts, according to the…
Theodore, Charlotte Lead Wyoming’s Popular Baby Names May 13, 2025 Among Wyoming’s newborns, Theodore was the most popular male name in 2024 with Charlotte as the top female choice, according to the Wyoming Department of…
Don’t Let Ticks Take a Bite Out of Warm Weather Fun May 5, 2025 The Wyoming Department of Health reminds Wyoming residents to take simple steps to protect themselves, loved ones and pets from ticks when heading outdoors this spring.…
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…
