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Don’t Let Radon Threaten Your Home

January 8, 2024

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) recommends testing homes across the state for radon to find out whether a potentially dangerous health risk could threaten…

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Leadership Updates for State Healthcare Facilities

January 4, 2024

A permanent administrator has been named for the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston, while interim leadership is also planned for the Veterans’ Home of…

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Free Online Learning for Older Adults Promotes Overall Wellness

December 13, 2023

As the Wyoming Department of Health continues to a partner with the largest online learning platform designed specifically for older adults, a wide range of…

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Order Records from Department to Duck Extra Costs, Delays

November 20, 2023

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) says extra costs and frustrating delays can be avoided by only ordering official Wyoming birth, death and other certificates…

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Wyoming Department of Health Working to Reduce Stillbirths

November 13, 2023

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is working to help expectant parents learn how paying attention to their baby’s movements can sometimes help prevent stillbirths.…

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The Best Way to Greet Flu Season? A Flu Shot!

November 1, 2023

A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says the most recent influenza season demonstrated the virus is likely back to more normal patterns following the…

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Lead Exposure from Wyoming Homes Can Harm Children

October 18, 2023

Lead found in many Wyoming homes is putting children at risk of damage from lead poisoning, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “The…

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Wyoming State Hospital Leadership Changing

October 6, 2023

An interim administrator is stepping in following the retirement of a longtime leader at the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston, a Wyoming Department of…

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Increased Wyoming Syphilis Cases Cause Concern

October 2, 2023

With a marked increase in reported syphilis cases in Wyoming over the past few years, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is sharing prevention strategies…

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Update Your COVID-19 Protection

September 26, 2023

The Wyoming Department of Health encourages everyone six months and older to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against potentially serious COVID-19 illness…

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Wyoming’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Key Things to Know

September 18, 2023

As part of its commitment to help reduce suicide deaths across the state, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is sharing key information about the…

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Rare Bacterial Infections Reported in Wyoming

September 15, 2023

A rare, potentially serious bacterial infection known as leptospirosis has been recently diagnosed in several dogs and one human in Laramie County, according to the…

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Increased West Nile Virus Cases, Including Death, Confirmed

September 11, 2023

As Wyoming experiences more West Nile virus (WNV) activity this season than over the past decade or so, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is…

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Share Your Views on Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Needs

September 5, 2023

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is asking family members and youth to complete brief surveys about potential barriers and needs for mental health care…

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Need Back-to-School Vaccination Records? Try New WDH App!

August 15, 2023

With back-to-school season here, a new Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) smartphone application offers families an easy way to check whether their children have all…

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Don’t Forget Mosquito Protection to Prevent West Nile Virus

August 10, 2023

With human cases in nearby states and a higher-than-usual number of mosquito pools within Wyoming testing positive for West Nile virus, the Wyoming Department of…

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Wyoming Medicaid Renewals Continue Across State

August 9, 2023

Wyoming Medicaid’s renewal process, which was restarted earlier this year to review client eligibility, has reached a key stage, according to the Wyoming Department of…

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Public Input Sought for Wyoming Long-Term Care Option

August 7, 2023

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites public input on a proposal meant to save state and federal dollars while also preventing or delaying nursing…

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Plague Recently Confirmed in a Wyoming Pet

July 24, 2023

Laboratory testing completed last week has recently confirmed plague in a Fremont County cat, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The Lander-area cat…

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“Waiver” Programs Part of Wyoming Medicaid Renewals

July 18, 2023

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding participants, family members, providers and case managers the state’s efforts serving vulnerable groups through “waiver” programs are…

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