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Tobacco Sales Report Comments Invited

December 1, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is welcoming public comment on a report describing youth access to tobacco in the…

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Caregivers Can Find Support for Around-the Clock Demands

November 3, 2017

Because meeting the long-term care needs of loved ones who need help is often a demanding, around-the-clock job, support is…

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A New Vision of Care

October 27, 2017

by Representative Lloyd Larsen (R-Fremont) and Senator Dan Dockstader (R-Lincoln/Sublette/Teton) Healthcare Facilities Task Force The Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston…

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Should Your Mom Be Wyoming’s Mother of the Year?

October 23, 2017

Leadership of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) is inviting state residents to…

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Wyoming Life Resource Center Superintendent Change Announced

October 18, 2017

An interim superintendent has been named to lead the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, a Wyoming Department of…

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Wyoming Life Resource Center Community Meeting Set

October 18, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites Lander-area residents to hear a November 1 update on future construction and operations…

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Wyoming State Hospital Community Meeting Set

October 18, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites Evanston-area residents to hear an October 31 update on future construction and operations…

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Public Health Leadership Changed at Health Department

October 12, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing two leadership changes for its Public Health Division. Stephanie Pyle is now…

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Local Input Sought for State Health Assessment – Casper, Sheridan, Gillette

October 10, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local residents to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the state’s…

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Don’t Let Influenza Win: Get a Flu Shot

October 5, 2017

As Wyoming begins to see early signs of the flu season’s arrival, flu shots remain the best way available to…

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Hunters Asked to Help with Brucellosis Monitoring

October 5, 2017

From our friends at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is continuing to monitor…

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Local Input Sought for State Health Assessment – Rawlins, Evanston, Rock Springs

October 4, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local residents to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the state’s…

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Local Input Sought for State Health Assessment – Riverton, Arapahoe

October 2, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local residents to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the state’s…

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Information on Chronic Wasting Disease for Hunters

September 26, 2017

From our friends at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department: The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding hunters that…

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Local Input Sought for State Health Assessment – Jackson, Cody

September 25, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local residents to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the state’s…

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Local Input Sought for State Health Assessment

September 19, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local residents to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the state’s…

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Health Alert Issued for Statewide Gonorrhea Increase

August 25, 2017

With gonorrhea infections continuing to climb, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) recently sent an alert to healthcare providers across…

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Going to School? Vaccines Should be Up-to-Date

August 11, 2017

A new school year’s arrival is a reminder for parents that families should be up to date with the vaccines…

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Eclipse Viewing Safety Important All Across Wyoming

July 31, 2017

Wyoming residents and visitors of all ages hoping to enjoy the August 21 total solar eclipse should take steps to…

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Plague Confirmed in Northeastern Wyoming Prairie Dog

July 14, 2017

Plague infection was recently confirmed in a northeastern Wyoming prairie dog, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). No…

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WIC Offers Food and Support for Many Wyoming Families

July 12, 2017

Nutritious food items, as well as many other benefits, are available for many Wyoming families through the Wyoming WIC Program,…

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Department Offering Worksite Wellness Grants

July 10, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Chronic Disease Prevention Program is encouraging Wyoming businesses to apply for a worksite wellness…

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Take Steps to Block the Spread of Swimming-Related Illness

July 6, 2017

While getting wet in Wyoming’s pools and lakes is a fun and healthy activity, swimmers should be careful to avoid…

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Spending Time Outdoors? Avoid Diseases Spread by Ticks

June 21, 2017

Residents should avoid ticks when spending time outdoors during Wyoming’s warmer months because these insects can carry potentially serious diseases,…

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Mosquito-Spread West Nile Virus Persistent Wyoming Threat

June 8, 2017

West Nile virus (WNV) remains a persistent, potentially serious threat for state residents during the summer months, according to the…

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Salmonella Cases with Baby Chick Connections Up in Wyoming

June 6, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has identified a significant increase in salmonella cases so far this year linked to…

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Wyoming Input Wanted on State Plan to Serve Older Residents

June 1, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is seeking feedback on its plan for the coming years to continue serving Wyoming’s…

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Favorite Names for Wyoming Newborns? Wyatt, Emma

May 22, 2017

Emma and Wyatt were the most popular baby names for Wyoming’s newest and youngest residents in 2016, a year that saw…

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Tom Forslund Named Director of Department of Family Services

May 15, 2017

Governor Matt Mead has named Tom Forslund as the director of the Department of Family Services (DFS). Forslund is currently…

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Viral Hepatitis Can Be Serious, Overlooked and Prevented

May 8, 2017

A leading cause of liver cancer and liver transplants, viral hepatitis is a potentially serious infection that can be serious,…

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Physical Activity Training Set for Cheyenne

May 8, 2017

The Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program is sponsoring a free training on leading physical activity efforts with…

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Linked to Mice, Hantavirus Remains a Health Threat

April 26, 2017

When mice get into closed locations and leave droppings behind, hantavirus infection remains a potentially deadly health threat, according to…

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Growing STD Burden Emphasizes Need for Screening

April 10, 2017

Gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases are a growing burden in Wyoming and across the nation, particularly among younger individuals,…

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Think Ahead to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injuries

March 23, 2017

With traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) a serious health issue in Wyoming, thinking ahead to help prevent them is important, according…

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Keep Poison Help Number Handy

March 21, 2017

Keeping the Wyoming Poison Center number handy can help families stay safe and prevent poison-related tragedies, according to a Wyoming…

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Zika Virus Remains Threat for Travelers

March 15, 2017

A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says Zika virus continues to spread and remains a threat travelers should know…

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Residents Invited to Alzheimer’s Disease Listening Sessions

March 13, 2017

Wyoming residents are invited by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) and other partners to share thoughts and ideas for…

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Soft and Cute Baby Chicks Can Spread Germs and Illness

February 17, 2017

Soft and cute doesn’t always mean safe from health risks when it comes to baby poultry, according to a Wyoming…

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New Leader Selected for Department’s Aging Division

February 15, 2017

Lisa Osvold is joining the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) as the new senior administrator of the department’s Aging Division.…

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Wyoming Seeing High Level of Influenza Activity

January 30, 2017

With flu activity reports showing a high level of illness, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents of…

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