Don’t Overlook Need for Flu Shots October 12, 2021 Following an unusually quiet 2020-21 flu season, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says the need for flu shots remains important to help protect…
Limited Booster Shots Recommended and Available in Wyoming September 24, 2021 Booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are now recommended and available for older residents and other adults at high risk of severe disease or…
Changes to Wyoming Prescription Drug and Opioid Misuse Efforts September 23, 2021 As federal grant funding…
Governor Activates Wyoming National Guard for Hospital Assistance September 21, 2021 Wyoming’s hospitals have sought additional support to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge in hospitalized patients. There are approximately 200 people with COVID-19…
Wyoming Detects Rare Human Case of Pneumonic Plague September 15, 2021 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) announced today the detection of a rare but serious case of pneumonic plague in a northern Fremont County resident.…
Governor Delivers Support During COVID Surge September 8, 2021 Governor Mark Gordon is taking steps to address staffing challenges at Wyoming healthcare facilities amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The governor is…
New Diabetes Prevention Program Available in Wyoming August 30, 2021 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to Wyoming residents at risk of the…
Keeping Schools Open A Priority Amid COVID Surge August 23, 2021 As students return to classrooms across the state during a time of increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections, state leaders are describing priorities and expectations for…
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…
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…
