Behavioral Health Plan Update Moves to Next Step
August 12, 2021
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is moving forward with proposals to update the state’s behavioral health system. A bill passed during the most recent…
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COVID-19 Status Changing in Wyoming Due to Delta Variant
August 4, 2021
Wyoming’s fight against COVID-19 appears to be entering a new, concerning phase due to the Delta variant, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).…
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Department Offering New Program to Help Prevent Falls
August 2, 2021
The Wyoming Injury and Violence Prevention Program, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is kicking off a new program to help…
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Vital Statistics Services Plans Limited Counter Service
July 23, 2021
Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), will resume limited in-person counter service August 3. In-person counter service…
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Fees for Official Certificates and Record Services Increasing
June 29, 2021
Fees charged by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) for official birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates ordered through Vital Statistics Services (VSS) are increasing…
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Recent Wyoming Data Illustrates Vaccine Success
June 24, 2021
Data gathered from Wyoming residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent months illustrate the success of the safe, free and effective vaccines authorized…
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Updates Set for Wyoming Cancer Program Screening Services
June 16, 2021
The Wyoming Cancer Program, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), is announcing changes to breast, cervical and colorectal screening services. The…
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Don’t Let Germs Spoil Water, Outdoors Fun
June 15, 2021
Making smart choices when we spend time hiking in the mountains or swimming in a lake or pool can help anyone avoid catching or spreading…
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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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