Behavioral Health Plan Change Meetings Continue
June 11, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to seek public input on the state’s behavioral health system through a series of planned meetings. A bill…
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WIC Program Benefits Get Temporary Boost
June 1, 2021
Monthly benefits for the families participating in the Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), will see a significant…
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Avoid Summer Diseases Spread by Insects
May 28, 2021
As the weather around the state beings to warm, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering simple advice to help families avoid some potentially…
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Statewide Public Health Orders Reach Expected Final Phase
May 21, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the likely final phase for statewide public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the immediate…
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Statewide Public Health Orders to Remain in Place
May 13, 2021
Wyoming’s statewide COVID-19 public health orders will remain in place through the end of the month, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Mask…
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Fraud Reports Surface Related to WDH Information Breach
April 30, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents about fraudulent calls from people falsely claiming to represent the department in connection to a recently…
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Statewide Public Health Orders Continued
April 28, 2021
Wyoming’s two remaining COVID-19 statewide public health orders are being continued again for two more weeks, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Mask…
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Exposure of Laboratory Test Result Data Described
April 27, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing a mistaken exposure of laboratory test result data involving the health information of thousands of Wyoming residents…
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Department Meetings to Discuss Behavioral Health Plan Changes
April 26, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is seeking public input on the state’s behavioral health system through a series of planned meetings. A bill passed…
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Outsmarting COVID-19
April 21, 2021
By Michael Ceballos Director, Wyoming Department of Health A few months ago, the arrival in Wyoming of the first vaccines meant to prevent infection with…
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Statewide Public Health Orders Extended Two More Weeks
April 13, 2021
As the COVID 19 pandemic continues, the two remaining related statewide public health orders are being extended for two more weeks, according to the Wyoming…
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Helpline Launched for COVID-19 Funeral Expense Program
April 13, 2021
Wyoming residents who lost a loved one to COVID-19 may apply for federal reimbursement of funeral expenses to help ease some of the financial stress…
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New Entries for Wyoming’s Most Common Baby Names in 2020
April 7, 2021
Amelia joined Olivia at the pinnacle of Wyoming’s most common names for newborn girls in 2020, while Liam remained at the top for boys, according…
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Department Offers Update on COVID-19 Variants
April 6, 2021
Follow up analysis of positive samples has shown four different COVID-19 variants recognized by national and international experts as “variants of concern” have been found…
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Free Suicide Prevention Training Offered to Wyoming Employers
April 2, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering free suicide prevention training to employers and their employees across the state as a way to help…
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Residents Over Age 16 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines
March 31, 2021
Governor Mark Gordon has announced that beginning today all Wyoming residents ages 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. All 23 counties…
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Statewide Public Health Orders Updated for Coming Weeks
March 26, 2021
The two remaining statewide public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic are being updated with minor changes as the COVID 19 pandemic continues, according…
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Wyoming Records Show Significantly More Deaths in 2020
March 26, 2021
Records kept by Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), show a significant increase in 2020 deaths among…
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Nutrition Has Important Role in Preventing Chronic Disease
March 25, 2021
A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representative is describing the vital role nutrition plays in overall health, especially for those facing certain chronic conditions. Data…
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Two Additional Coronavirus-Related Deaths Confirmed
March 23, 2021
Two additional coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have been confirmed, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). An adult…
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