Wyoming Diabetes Prevention Efforts Focus on Prediabetes
December 1, 2022
Because of the strong link between prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging people to learn more about their…
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Tis the Season to Get Flu Shots
October 26, 2022
While the two most recent flu seasons involved very low activity levels, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says this influenza season may be…
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Children Can Be Harmed by Lead Exposure
October 18, 2022
Because there is no safe blood lead level and no cure for lead poisoning, testing for lead exposure and taking steps to help prevent harmful…
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Fentanyl Burden Growing in Wyoming
October 13, 2022
With overdose deaths connected to synthetic opioid use rising in Wyoming and across the country, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), in coordination with Governor…
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Young Adults Asked to Complete Wyoming Health Survey
October 7, 2022
Young adults across the state are being asked by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to complete a brief survey about substance use and other…
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Picture Wyoming Life and Enter Rural Health Photo Contest
October 6, 2022
State residents are invited to share their pictures of Wyoming life by entering photos in this year’s National Rural Health Day Photo Contest, which is…
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More Monkeypox Cases Identified in State Residents
September 27, 2022
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing additional monkeypox cases have been identified in Wyoming residents within the last few days. New cases have…
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Sexually Transmitted Infections an Increasing Concern in Wyoming
September 7, 2022
With sexually transmitted infections (STIs) an increasing concern across the state, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging prevention strategies and testing for residents.…
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Registration Encouraged for Suicide Prevention Symposium
September 6, 2022
The Wyoming Department of Health is inviting teachers, law enforcement representatives, clinicians, loss survivors, community members and other stakeholders to attend the 2022 Wyoming Suicide…
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Plague Confirmed in Albany County Cat
September 1, 2022
Laboratory testing has recently confirmed a rural Albany County cat died of plague, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The cat’s home was…
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Overdose Antidote Orders Offered to Wyoming Groups
August 31, 2022
Free orders of a temporary opioid overdose antidote known as NARCAN® are once again available for Wyoming groups through the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…
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Second Monkeypox Case Identified in State Resident
August 29, 2022
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the state’s second monkeypox case has been identified in a Teton County resident. Dr. Alexia Harrist, state…
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Wyoming’s First Monkeypox Case Identified
August 22, 2022
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the first monkeypox case in a Wyoming resident has been identified in Laramie County. Dr. Alexia Harrist,…
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Limited, Targeted Vaccines to Prevent Monkeypox Available
August 9, 2022
Vaccines meant to help prevent monkeypox are now available on a limited, targeted basis across the state, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…
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WIC Income Guidelines Updated to Allow More Participation
July 1, 2022
Newly updated income guidelines may help a few more families to be eligible for the Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated by the Wyoming Department…
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Diabetes Prevention Program Continuing After Successful Start
June 29, 2022
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to offer a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to residents at risk of the…
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COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended for Infants and Young Children
June 20, 2022
Recommendations for safe, free and effective vaccinations meant to help prevent COVID-19 infection and serious illness have been expanded to include children 6 months and…
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Innovation, Construction and Provider Relief Grants Available
June 6, 2022
Health and human service providers across the state are invited to consider applying for innovation, construction and provider relief grants offered through the Wyoming Department…
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Minimize Illness Risk to Maximize Water Fun
May 24, 2022
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to maximize the health benefits of swimming, hiking and other outdoor activities in Wyoming while also minimizing…
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Current Reports Increasing for Stomach-Related Illnesses
May 20, 2022
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) said reports of stomach-related illnesses known overall as viral gastroenteritis have been recently increasing in Wyoming. Recent upticks have…
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