...Wyoming maternal deaths reviewed in 2021. In 2026, Wyoming has an independent Maternal Mortality Review Committee that meets bimonthly to review maternal deaths in Wyoming. The committee reviews all pregnancy-associated deaths. The CDC defines an MMRC as a multidisciplinary committee that convenes at the state level to comprehensively...
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...occurred in 15-19 year olds, 41 percent in 20-24 year olds and 27 percent in 25-34 year olds. Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said the increased rates are unfortunate. “If left untreated, these infections can cause long-term pelvic or abdominal pain, an...
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With a marked increase in reported syphilis cases in Wyoming over the past few years, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is sharing prevention strategies to help protect residents from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their serious consequences. Reginald McClinton, Communicable Disease Unit Surveillance Program manager, reports Wyoming...
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The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is working to help expectant parents learn how paying attention to their baby’s movements can sometimes help prevent stillbirths. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests roughly 1 in every 162 pregnancies ends in stillbirth for Wyoming mothers,...
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...Healthy Mouth for Every Body—Now Includes Information on Pregnancy and Nutrition A Healthy Mouth for Every Body, led by HRSA’s Office of Special Health Initiatives, raises awareness about the connection between oral health and overall health. The website addresses oral health care for babies and young children. Learn...
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Congratulations! Whether this is your first baby or another addition to your growing family, the Maternal and Child Health Unit is here to support you and your family. We’ve put together this hub of resources to support families as they navigate this new and exciting time! Postpartum Resources...
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...the pregnancy. The Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) program requires a monthly premium. If you are in a Long Term Care Facility, you will be responsible to contribute to the cost of your care. If you are in an Assisted Living Facility, you will be responsible to pay...
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Testing Patients with a Wyoming address may be eligible for low/no-cost testing at KnoWyo testing sites across the state. These locations also provide HIV and STI testing and some may also provide hepatitis A and B vaccination. CDC Hepatitis B Risk Factors CDC Hepatitis C Risk Factors The...
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...Offer funding opportunities for county level organization to implement community level projects to prevent infant mortality. how are we doing on addressing these needs? Check out how we are doing on on these strategies and our priority needs by visiting the Wyoming MCH Title V National Outcome Measures...
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What is the Wyoming Hand in Hand Home Visitation Program? The Wyoming Hand in Hand Home Visitation Program supports families as they navigate pregnancy and parenting through their child’s 2nd birthday. The program is led by specially trained nurses and is offered at no cost to participants. Program...
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...colposcopy (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure). Reimbursement allowed only after an AGUS Pap result. It is essential that services requiring pre-authorization receive program approval. Any services provided without this approval, especially those unrelated to diagnostic screenings or that fall outside program coverage guidelines, will...
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...this during pregnancy are counted as not having diabetes. Population Group Percent 95% CI Total 8.4 7.5-9.4 Gender Males 9.3 7.9-11.0 Females 7.4 6.3-8.7 Age (years) 18-24 1.4 0.3-6.5 25-34 2.8 1.3-5.9 35-44 4.6 3.0-7.2 45-54 7.3 5.0-10.5 55-64 13.4 10.9-16.4 65+ 17.9 16.0-19.9 Race/Ethnicity White (non-Hispanic) 7.7...
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...the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services It provides services to as many eligible individuals as funding allows. Over 50 percent of all babies born in the United States participate in WIC. LEARN MORE WIC is Effective in Improving the Health of Pregnant Women, New...
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...31.0 26.8 – 35.6 55-64 18.5 15.7 – 21.7 Race/Ethnicity White 35.3 32.7 – 37.9 Hispanic 39.2 29.1 – 50.3 American Indian — — Other 32.2 19.0 – 49.0 Diabetes. Wyoming adults reporting they were told by a doctor they have diabetes. Women who were only told...
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...by a doctor they have diabetes. Women who were only told this during pregnancy are counted as not having diabetes. Population Group Percent 95% CI Total 8.2 7.3 – 9.2 Gender Males 8.3 7.1 – 9.8 Females 8.1 6.9 – 9.5 Age (years) 18-24 1.7 0.6 – 5.3...
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The definition of a Birthing Center is any health facility, place, professional office, or institution which is not a hospital or in a hospital and where births are planned to occur away from the mother’s residence following normal uncomplicated pregnancy. A valid state license is required prior to...
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...a hospital and where births are planned to occur away from the mother’s residence following normal uncomplicated pregnancy. Boarding Home – a dwelling or rooming house operated by any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of operating a home for the purpose of letting rooms for...
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