Public Input Sought on Wyoming Air Ambulance Medicaid Waiver
July 30, 2019
Residents are invited by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on a proposed Medicaid waiver plan for Wyoming…
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Don’t Bring Home Illnesses from Wyoming’s Summer Events
July 19, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to avoid bringing home illnesses from summer’s fun and traditional animal events and exhibits such as fairs, rodeos…
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Income Guidelines Updated for WIC Program
July 5, 2019
Nutritious food items plus many other benefits are available for numerous families through the Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated by the Wyoming Department of…
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Department Sets Listening Sessions in Gillette, Sundance, Newcastle
June 27, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share thoughts and ideas on health-related issues and needs during structured…
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Potential Exposure of Local Senior Information Described
June 26, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health recently discovered an incident resulting in the online exposure of Carbon County Senior Services clients’ protected health information. On May…
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Swim Safely to Avoid Disease
June 17, 2019
Officials with the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) are warning people about diseases that can be caught when swimming in pools, lakes and other bodies…
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West Nile Virus Already Active in Wyoming for 2019
June 10, 2019
West Nile virus may be off to an earlier than usual start in Wyoming this year, with the state’s first case involving a Campbell County…
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Radon Poster Contest Winners Named by Health Department
May 22, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is naming this year’s student winners in a poster contest designed to raise awareness about radon and radon testing.…
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Emma, Oliver Most Popular Wyoming Newborn Names
May 21, 2019
Emma was again the newborn name Wyoming parents chose most often for girls in 2018 while Oliver was the top selection for boys, according to…
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Health Department Sets Listening Sessions in Laramie, Casper
May 17, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share their thoughts and ideas on health-related issues and needs during…
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Wyoming Organizations Hosting “The Power of Rural” Conference
May 16, 2019
A team of Wyoming organizations is inviting everyone involved in safety-net healthcare to attend “The Power of Rural” conference, which will focus on the challenges…
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Avoid Ticks to Avoid Diseases They Spread
May 9, 2019
As Wyoming’s warmer days approach, avoiding ticks when spending time outdoors can also mean escaping some potentially serious diseases, according to the Wyoming Department of…
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Cluster of Whooping Cough Cases Seen in Campbell County
May 8, 2019
With recently increased cases of pertussis (whooping cough) concentrated in Campbell County, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is encouraging awareness of the disease locally…
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Public Input Sought on Wyoming Air Ambulance Service Issues
May 2, 2019
State residents are invited by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to offer their thoughts, ideas and perspectives on air ambulance service online or during…
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Department Seeks Mental Health, Substance Use Survey Responses
May 1, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites residents to share their thoughts and opinions about community-based mental health and substance use disorder services through an…
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Measles Vaccination Remains Important for Wyoming Residents
April 30, 2019
A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official says increased cases of measles in some areas of the United States show why vaccination is important, but…
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Casper to Host Community Interpreter International Training
April 25, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health’s Office of Health Equity is sponsoring a multiday training course in Casper to help healthcare professionals and other Wyoming residents…
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April 16, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is inviting local clients, providers and residents to share their thoughts and ideas on health-related issues and needs during…
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Radon Poster Contest Set for Wyoming Students
April 11, 2019
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) invites Wyoming students in grades 3-9 to enter a poster contest designed to raise awareness about radon and radon…
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Improved Care, Lower Costs Seen for Youth with Complex Behavioral Health Conditions
April 8, 2019
A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) initiative designed to help keep Wyoming Medicaid-enrolled youth who have complex behavioral health conditions in their homes, in their…
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