Wyoming Seeing High Level of Influenza Activity
January 30, 2017
With flu activity reports showing a high level of illness, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents of…
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Don’t Forget About Scheduling Cancer Screenings
January 25, 2017
Wyoming residents should not let the year get away from them before ensuring they are on track with recommended cancer…
read moreWyoming Families Should Consider Radon Testing for Homes
January 4, 2017
Wyoming families should consider testing the radon levels found in their homes to see if a potential health risk exists,…
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Quit Tobacco Program Can Help Smokers Make a Fresh Start
December 23, 2016
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants smokers around the state to know the Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program (WQTP) can…
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Norovirus Again Causing Illness in Wyoming Communities
December 12, 2016
Norovirus is again causing illnesses in Wyoming, with increased reports recently coming in from Casper and Cheyenne, according to the…
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Department Encourages Safe Driving for Older Residents
December 5, 2016
Wyoming’s older adults may want to take extra steps to help stay safe as they travel on the state’s roadways,…
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Comments Sought on Tobacco Sales Report
December 2, 2016
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is seeking public comment on a report highlighting youth access to tobacco in the…
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Continued Problem in Wyoming
November 22, 2016
Wyoming’s rates for sexually transmitted disease (STD) infections continue to be a troubling public health concern, according to the Wyoming…
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Department Offers Support to Wyoming’s Home Caregivers
November 14, 2016
Many Wyoming residents who can be described as “caregivers” for family members or friends may not recognize their role or…
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Data Reveals Wyoming’s Cancer Story
November 1, 2016
Statistics over time point to a changing cancer reality in Wyoming and across the country due to improvements in prevention,…
read moreZero Suicide Kick-Off Workshop Set for Casper
October 7, 2016
Healthcare organizations, small rural hospitals, and community mental health center professionals are invited by the Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming…
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Flu Shots Best Way to Prevent Influenza Illness
October 3, 2016
Seasonal flu shots are the best way available to help prepare for the upcoming flu season and avoid influenza illness,…
read moreNew Toolkit Can Support Employee Health and Wellness
September 30, 2016
A new toolkit designed to help local businesses support the health and wellness of employees is now available from the…
read moreCrisis Text Line Available in Wyoming
September 23, 2016
A newly available statewide Crisis Text Line will provide anonymous, continuous crisis support to Wyoming residents who may be in…
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Falls, Injuries Major Concern for Older Residents
September 21, 2016
The likelihood that Wyoming adults will be seriously injured due to an unintentional fall increases with age, according to the Wyoming…
read moreTalk to Your Doctor Before Prostate Screening
September 2, 2016
Because both risks and benefits for prostate cancer screening should be considered, it’s important for men to discuss whether they…
read moreSuperintendent Named for Wyoming Life Resource Center
August 26, 2016
A new superintendent has been hired by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to lead the Wyoming Life Resource Center…
read moreZika Virus Confirmed in Wyoming Resident
August 11, 2016
Wyoming’s first case of travel-related Zika virus in a state resident has been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of…
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Back to School Means More Than Shopping
August 8, 2016
With a new school year quickly approaching, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official is reminding parents to ensure their…
read moreHepatitis C Cluster Identified in Converse County
August 5, 2016
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has recently detected a cluster of hepatitis C infections among injection drug users in…
read moreYear’s First Wyoming West Nile Virus Case Reported
August 2, 2016
Wyoming’s first reported West Nile virus case of the year involves a Goshen County adult, according to the Wyoming Department…
read moreNew Travel Warnings as Zika Reaches United States
August 2, 2016
As the Zika virus reaches Miami, Florida, travelers from Wyoming, especially pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, are…
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Camp Courage Wyoming Canceled Due to Lava Mountain Fire
August 1, 2016
Local wildfire activity has forced cancellation of this year’s Camp Courage Wyoming planned for August 5-7 near Dubois, according to…
read morePlans Set in Cheyenne for Trauma, EMS Conference
July 14, 2016
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has set the 46th Annual Wyoming Trauma and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Conference for…
read moreHepatitis A Linked With Nearby South Dakota Restaurant
July 12, 2016
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is alerting Wyoming residents who recently traveled to western South Dakota about a Hepatitis…
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Skin Cancer Prevention Needed in Sunny Wyoming
July 6, 2016
Skin cancer is a common, significant concern for residents of sunny Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…
read moreEmma, Mason are Wyoming’s Top Newborn Names
July 5, 2016
Many baby girls answering to Emma and baby boys named Mason are keeping their families busy with both chosen most…
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