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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…

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

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…

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…

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…

New Entries for Wyoming’s Most Common Baby Names in 2020

April 7, 2021

Amelia joined Olivia at the pinnacle of Wyoming’s most common names for newborn girls in 2020, while Liam remained at the top for boys, according…

Department Offers Update on COVID-19 Variants

April 6, 2021

Free Suicide Prevention Training Offered to Wyoming Employers

April 2, 2021

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is offering free suicide prevention training to employers and their employees across the state as a way to help…

Residents Over Age 16 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

March 31, 2021

Governor Mark Gordon has announced that beginning today all Wyoming residents ages 16 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. All 23 counties…

Statewide Public Health Orders Updated for Coming Weeks

March 26, 2021

The two remaining statewide public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic are being updated with minor changes as the COVID 19 pandemic continues, according…

Wyoming Records Show Significantly More Deaths in 2020

March 26, 2021

Records kept by Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), show a significant increase in 2020 deaths among…