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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Could Your Family Benefit from Wyoming’s WIC Program?
June 29, 2023
The Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), helps many Wyoming families with free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and…
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Do’s and Don’ts to Help Avoid Common Summer Illnesses
June 1, 2023
With warmer weather finally arriving, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to enjoy favorite activities while also avoiding certain illnesses often linked with…
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Department Continues Radon Risk Education Effort
May 19, 2023
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is naming winners of its annual poster contest, which is part of an overall effort to educate families about…
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Don’t Let Bugs Take a Bite Out of Outdoor Fun
May 5, 2023
Simple personal actions can help residents escape some potentially serious insect-spread diseases linked with warmer weather and outdoor activities, according to the Wyoming Department of…
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Don’t Let Rabies Sneak Up on You
April 20, 2023
Seasonal animal activity is prompting the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to issue a warning regarding the ongoing threat posed by rabies, a deadly but…
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Is Your Name Among Wyoming’s Favorites for New Babies?
April 12, 2023
Noah was the king of the hill among male names for Wyoming’s newest residents with Charlotte leading the pack for female babies in 2022, according…
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