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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Department Offering New Program to Help Prevent Falls
August 2, 2021
The Wyoming Injury and Violence Prevention Program, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is kicking off a new program to help…
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Vital Statistics Services Plans Limited Counter Service
July 23, 2021
Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), will resume limited in-person counter service August 3. In-person counter service…
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Fees for Official Certificates and Record Services Increasing
June 29, 2021
Fees charged by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) for official birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates ordered through Vital Statistics Services (VSS) are increasing…
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Recent Wyoming Data Illustrates Vaccine Success
June 24, 2021
Data gathered from Wyoming residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent months illustrate the success of the safe, free and effective vaccines authorized…
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Updates Set for Wyoming Cancer Program Screening Services
June 16, 2021
The Wyoming Cancer Program, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is announcing changes to breast, cervical and colorectal screening services. The…
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Don’t Let Germs Spoil Water, Outdoors Fun
June 15, 2021
Making smart choices when we spend time hiking in the mountains or swimming in a lake or pool can help anyone avoid catching or spreading…
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Behavioral Health Plan Change Meetings Continue
June 11, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to seek public input on the state’s behavioral health system through a series of planned meetings. A bill…
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