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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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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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