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Some Residents Should Consider Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

August 17, 2021

A third vaccine dose is now being recommended for a limited group of Wyoming residents with certain medical conditions, according to the Wyoming Department of…

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…

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).…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…