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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…

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

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…