Young Winners of Wyoming Radon Poster Contest Named
May 8, 2024
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the winners of its annual youth radon poster contest, which is part of an overall effort to…
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Wyoming’s Favorite Baby Name Winners Crowned
April 30, 2024
Evelyn won the competition for the number one female name among Wyoming’s new babies in 2023, with Henry topping the race among male names, according…
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Beware of Hantavirus Danger During Spring Cleaning and Beyond
April 25, 2024
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) warns a serious infection spread by mice known as hantavirus, remains a public health threat. Courtney Tillman, a WDH…
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Don’t Let Ticks Steal Warm Weather Enjoyment
April 19, 2024
With tick season quickly approaching, the Wyoming Department of Health says simple steps can help state residents protect themselves and their family members from potentially…
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State Healthcare Facility Management Changing
April 17, 2024
A new administrator has been named for the Veterans’ Home of Wyoming (VHW) in Buffalo with interim leadership also now in place for the Wyoming…
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State’s 2023 Death, Birth, Marriage and Divorce Totals Described
March 15, 2024
Fewer overall deaths, births, marriages and divorces were officially logged among Wyoming residents in 2023 compared to the year before according to records held by…
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Another Scam Targets Wyoming Medicaid Clients
February 16, 2024
After hearing of another attempted scam targeted at Wyoming Medicaid clients, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be cautious with unexpected…
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Increasing Wyoming HIV Cases Highlight Need for Prevention
February 5, 2024
With newly diagnosed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases increasing in Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is pressing testing and other prevention strategies. Reginald…
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Norovirus Making the Rounds in Wyoming Again
January 30, 2024
Norovirus, a familiar culprit, is probably a behind recently increased reports of illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Commonly described…
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Department Promoting “Medical Home” Care Approach
January 24, 2024
Wyoming Medicaid, part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is touting the benefits for both patients and providers from what’s known as the patient-centered…
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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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