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Booster Dose Recommended for Older Teens

December 10, 2021

National experts have updated their booster recommendations to allow fully vaccinated 16 and 17 year old teens to enhance and extend their protection against COVID-19,…

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Online State Health Improvement Plan Sessions Set

December 3, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents they can help prepare an overall state health improvement plan for Wyoming by participating in online…

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Free Online Learning Available for Wyoming’s Older Adults

December 2, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has arranged free access to a unique online learning opportunity, including live interactive classes, for older Wyoming residents. Jeff…

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Booster Shot Recommendations Simplified and Expanded

November 19, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) encourages eligible fully vaccinated Wyoming adults to enhance and extend their protection against COVID-19 by getting a single booster…

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Norovirus Among Likely Causes of Recent Reported Illnesses

November 19, 2021

Norovirus is likely among the reasons behind increased reports of recent illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). People who are…

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State Health Improvement Plan Moves to Strategy Selection

November 18, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting state residents to participate in the next stage of preparing an overall state health improvement plan for…

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COVID-19 Vaccination Okayed for Younger Children

November 3, 2021

Safe, free and effective vaccinations meant to help prevent COVID-19 infection and illness are now available and recommended for younger, school-aged children, according to the…

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Residents Invited to Enter Rural Health Photo Contest

October 28, 2021

Wyoming residents are invited to share and display little pieces of life in their state by entering photos in this year’s Wyoming National Rural Health…

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Experts Recommend Booster Shots for More Wyoming Residents

October 22, 2021

National expert recommendations about who should receive COVID-19 vaccine booster doses have been expanded to include more Wyoming residents, according to the Wyoming Department of…

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Don’t Overlook Need for Flu Shots

October 12, 2021

Following an unusually quiet 2020-21 flu season, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says the need for flu shots remains important to help protect…

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Limited Booster Shots Recommended and Available in Wyoming

September 24, 2021

Booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now recommended and available for older residents and other adults at high risk of severe disease or…

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Changes to Wyoming Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse Efforts

September 23, 2021

As federal grant funding ends, state efforts aimed at preventing overdoses and deaths tied to prescription drugs and opioids are changing but continuing, according to…

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Governor Activates Wyoming National Guard for Hospital Assistance

September 21, 2021

Wyoming’s hospitals have sought additional support to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge in hospitalized patients. There are approximately 200 people with COVID-19…

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Wyoming Detects Rare Human Case of Pneumonic Plague

September 15, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced today the detection of a rare but serious case of pneumonic plague in a northern Fremont County resident.…

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Governor Delivers Support During COVID Surge

September 8, 2021

Governor Mark Gordon is taking steps to address staffing challenges at Wyoming healthcare facilities amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The governor is…

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New Diabetes Prevention Program Available in Wyoming

August 30, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to Wyoming residents at risk of the…

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Keeping Schools Open A Priority Amid COVID Surge

August 23, 2021

As students return to classrooms across the state during a time of increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections, state leaders are describing priorities and expectations for…

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Some Residents Should Consider Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

August 17, 2021

A third vaccine dose is now being recommended for a limited group of Wyoming residents with certain medical conditions, according to the Wyoming Department of…

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Behavioral Health Plan Update Moves to Next Step

August 12, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is moving forward with proposals to update the state’s behavioral health system. A bill passed during the most recent…

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COVID-19 Status Changing in Wyoming Due to Delta Variant

August 4, 2021

Wyoming’s fight against COVID-19 appears to be entering a new, concerning phase due to the Delta variant, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…

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