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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…

Support for Caregivers Important and Available in Wyoming

December 22, 2021

Because being a caregiver for loved ones who need help can be emotionally, physically and financially exhausting at the same time it is also rewarding…

Omicron Variant Presence Confirmed in Wyoming

December 17, 2021

Wyoming Cancer Survivors Asked to Complete Survey

December 13, 2021

To learn more about the needs of Wyoming residents affected by cancer, the Wyoming Cancer Coalition (WYCC) is encouraging participation in a survey about their…

Booster Dose Recommended for Older Teens

December 10, 2021

National experts have updated their booster recommendations to allow fully vaccinated 16 and 17 year old teens to enhance and extend their protection against COVID-19,…

Online State Health Improvement Plan Sessions Set

December 3, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents they can help prepare an overall state health improvement plan for Wyoming by participating in online…

Free Online Learning Available for Wyoming’s Older Adults

December 2, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has arranged free access to a unique online learning opportunity, including live interactive classes, for older Wyoming residents. Jeff…

Booster Shot Recommendations Simplified and Expanded

November 19, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) encourages eligible fully vaccinated Wyoming adults to enhance and extend their protection against COVID-19 by getting a single booster…

Norovirus Among Likely Causes of Recent Reported Illnesses

November 19, 2021

Norovirus is likely among the reasons behind increased reports of recent illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). People who are…

State Health Improvement Plan Moves to Strategy Selection

November 18, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting state residents to participate in the next stage of preparing an overall state health improvement plan for…

COVID-19 Vaccination Okayed for Younger Children

November 3, 2021

Safe, free and effective vaccinations meant to help prevent COVID-19 infection and illness are now available and recommended for younger, school-aged children, according to the…

Residents Invited to Enter Rural Health Photo Contest

October 28, 2021

Experts Recommend Booster Shots for More Wyoming Residents

October 22, 2021

National expert recommendations about who should receive COVID-19 vaccine booster doses have been expanded to include more Wyoming residents, according to the Wyoming Department of…