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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…

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,…

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).…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Don’t Let Bug Bites Get You Down

May 10, 2022

A few potentially serious insect-spread diseases linked with warmer weather and outdoor activities can be avoided with simple personal actions, according to the Wyoming Department…

New Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure Program Available in Wyoming

May 4, 2022

Initial Sites in Carbon, Fremont, Hot Springs, Laramie and Washakie Counties The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is targeting high blood pressure with a new,…

Wyoming’s Top Baby Names for 2021: Olivia and Oliver

April 19, 2022

While Olivia remained as Wyoming’s most common name for newborn girls in 2021, the very similar name of Oliver was the top choice for boys,…

Higher Than Normal Wyoming Deaths Continued in 2021

April 14, 2022

Official records filed with Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), show another sharp increase in deaths last…

Chicks May Be Cute, But Can Spread Ugly Disease

April 6, 2022

As the time of year arrives when the “cheep, cheep” sound of cute chicks becomes more common, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding…

Governor Gordon Rescinds Public Health Emergency

March 15, 2022

Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order rescinding Wyoming’s COVID-19 public health emergency. To facilitate efforts to address the state’s nursing shortage, the governor…

Governor Appoints Stefan Johansson as WDH Director

February 28, 2022

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Stefan Johansson as director of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Johansson has served as interim director since May 2021.…

Program Needs Help to Help People Stay in Homes

February 9, 2022

Longtime Wyoming Medicaid Administrator Retires

January 20, 2022

Following the recent retirement of the Wyoming Department of Health’s longtime state Medicaid agent and senior administrator for the Division of Healthcare Financing, an interim…

Department Nears Completion of Major Technology Project

January 11, 2022

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is nearing the end of an innovative, major, multiyear effort to improve and modernize key technology systems used by…

Vaccine Recommendations Updated as Omicron Variant Spreads

January 6, 2022

Recommendations involving vaccine booster doses have been updated as the COVID-19 Omicron variant quickly spreads in Wyoming and across the nation, according to the Wyoming…