New Coalition in Wyoming to Address Responsible Gambling
January 22, 2018
Gambling is fun, but can be addictive. So, the Wyoming Lottery Corporation, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and a…
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Radon Testing Good Idea for Wyoming Homes
January 16, 2018
Testing the radon levels found in Wyoming homes can help families know if a potentially dangerous health risk exists, according…
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Wyoming Data Show Smoking-Related Health Impacts Continue
January 9, 2018
While recently available data gathered by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) show Wyoming’s smoking rates have declined, related harmful…
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Departments Investigating Natrona County Hepatitis A Cases
December 20, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and the Casper-Natrona County Health Department are investigating a recent increase in reported hepatitis…
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Growing Influenza Activity Seen In Wyoming
December 7, 2017
With flu activity reports in the state beginning to show growing numbers of illnesses, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH)…
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Tobacco Sales Report Comments Invited
December 1, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is welcoming public comment on a report describing youth access to tobacco in the…
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Caregivers Can Find Support for Around-the Clock Demands
November 3, 2017
Because meeting the long-term care needs of loved ones who need help is often a demanding, around-the-clock job, support is…
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A New Vision of Care
October 27, 2017
by Representative Lloyd Larsen (R-Fremont) and Senator Dan Dockstader (R-Lincoln/Sublette/Teton) Healthcare Facilities Task Force The Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston…
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Should Your Mom Be Wyoming’s Mother of the Year?
October 23, 2017
Leadership of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) is inviting state residents to…
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Wyoming Life Resource Center Superintendent Change Announced
October 18, 2017
An interim superintendent has been named to lead the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, a Wyoming Department of…
read moreWyoming Life Resource Center Community Meeting Set
October 18, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites Lander-area residents to hear a November 1 update on future construction and operations…
read moreWyoming State Hospital Community Meeting Set
October 18, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites Evanston-area residents to hear an October 31 update on future construction and operations…
read morePublic Health Leadership Changed at Health Department
October 12, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing two leadership changes for its Public Health Division. Stephanie Pyle is now…
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Local Input Sought for State Health Assessment – Casper, Sheridan, Gillette
October 10, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local residents to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the state’s…
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Don’t Let Influenza Win: Get a Flu Shot
October 5, 2017
As Wyoming begins to see early signs of the flu season’s arrival, flu shots remain the best way available to…
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Hunters Asked to Help with Brucellosis Monitoring
October 5, 2017
From our friends at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is continuing to monitor…
read moreLocal Input Sought for State Health Assessment – Rawlins, Evanston, Rock Springs
October 4, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local residents to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the state’s…
read moreLocal Input Sought for State Health Assessment – Riverton, Arapahoe
October 2, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local residents to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the state’s…
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Information on Chronic Wasting Disease for Hunters
September 26, 2017
From our friends at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding hunters that…
read moreLocal Input Sought for State Health Assessment – Jackson, Cody
September 25, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local residents to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the state’s…
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Local Input Sought for State Health Assessment
September 19, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local residents to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the state’s…
read moreHealth Alert Issued for Statewide Gonorrhea Increase
August 25, 2017
With gonorrhea infections continuing to climb, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) recently sent an alert to healthcare providers across…
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Going to School? Vaccines Should be Up-to-Date
August 11, 2017
A new school year’s arrival is a reminder for parents that families should be up to date with the vaccines…
read moreEclipse Viewing Safety Important All Across Wyoming
July 31, 2017
Wyoming residents and visitors of all ages hoping to enjoy the August 21 total solar eclipse should take steps to…
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Plague Confirmed in Northeastern Wyoming Prairie Dog
July 14, 2017
Plague infection was recently confirmed in a northeastern Wyoming prairie dog, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). No…
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WIC Offers Food and Support for Many Wyoming Families
July 12, 2017
Nutritious food items, as well as many other benefits, are available for many Wyoming families through the Wyoming WIC Program,…
read moreDepartment Offering Worksite Wellness Grants
July 10, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Chronic Disease Prevention Program is encouraging Wyoming businesses to apply for a worksite wellness…
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Take Steps to Block the Spread of Swimming-Related Illness
July 6, 2017
While getting wet in Wyoming’s pools and lakes is a fun and healthy activity, swimmers should be careful to avoid…
read moreSpending Time Outdoors? Avoid Diseases Spread by Ticks
June 21, 2017
Residents should avoid ticks when spending time outdoors during Wyoming’s warmer months because these insects can carry potentially serious diseases,…
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Mosquito-Spread West Nile Virus Persistent Wyoming Threat
June 8, 2017
West Nile virus (WNV) remains a persistent, potentially serious threat for state residents during the summer months, according to the…
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Salmonella Cases with Baby Chick Connections Up in Wyoming
June 6, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has identified a significant increase in salmonella cases so far this year linked to…
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Wyoming Input Wanted on State Plan to Serve Older Residents
June 1, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is seeking feedback on its plan for the coming years to continue serving Wyoming’s…
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Favorite Names for Wyoming Newborns? Wyatt, Emma
May 22, 2017
Emma and Wyatt were the most popular baby names for Wyoming’s newest and youngest residents in 2016, a year that saw…
read moreTom Forslund Named Director of Department of Family Services
May 15, 2017
Governor Matt Mead has named Tom Forslund as the director of the Department of Family Services (DFS). Forslund is currently…
read moreViral Hepatitis Can Be Serious, Overlooked and Prevented
May 8, 2017
A leading cause of liver cancer and liver transplants, viral hepatitis is a potentially serious infection that can be serious,…
read morePhysical Activity Training Set for Cheyenne
May 8, 2017
The Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program is sponsoring a free training on leading physical activity efforts with…
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Linked to Mice, Hantavirus Remains a Health Threat
April 26, 2017
When mice get into closed locations and leave droppings behind, hantavirus infection remains a potentially deadly health threat, according to…
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Growing STD Burden Emphasizes Need for Screening
April 10, 2017
Gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases are a growing burden in Wyoming and across the nation, particularly among younger individuals,…
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Think Ahead to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries
March 23, 2017
With traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) a serious health issue in Wyoming, thinking ahead to help prevent them is important, according…
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Keep Poison Help Number Handy
March 21, 2017
Keeping the Wyoming Poison Center number handy can help families stay safe and prevent poison-related tragedies, according to a Wyoming…
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