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Wyoming Department of Health Press Releases

329 Press Releases
  • Published on June 15, 2021 - 16:20 GMT

    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 illnesses associated with water, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “It’s time to get …

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  • Published on June 11, 2021 - 18:49 GMT

    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 passed during the most recent session of the Wyoming Legislature (House Enrolled Act 56 …

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  • Published on June 1, 2021 - 20:08 GMT

    WIC Program Benefits Get Temporary Boost

    June 1, 2021 Monthly benefits for the families participating in the Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), will see a significant temporary boost over the next few months. The Wyoming WIC Program is also known as …

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  • Published on May 28, 2021 - 16:40 GMT

    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 serious insect-related diseases associated with the summer months. “Most of us are …

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  • Published on May 21, 2021 - 21:24 GMT

    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 removal of one of the two remaining orders. Statewide public health order …

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  • Published on May 13, 2021 - 21:27 GMT

    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 use and physical distancing requirements related to educational institutions remain …

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  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 20:29 GMT

    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 announced WDH health information breach. WDH recently described a …

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  • Published on April 28, 2021 - 18:34 GMT

    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 use and physical distancing requirements related to educational …

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  • Published on April 27, 2021 - 22:15 GMT

    Exposure of Laboratory Test Result Data Described

    April 27, 2021 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing a mistaken exposure of laboratory test result data involving the health information of thousands of Wyoming residents and others, as well as describing its plan to respond. The department …

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  • Published on April 26, 2021 - 18:50 GMT

    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 during the most recent session of the Wyoming Legislature (House Enrolled Act 56 or …

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  • Published on April 21, 2021 - 21:03 GMT

    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 COVID-19 was exciting. We’d been through some tough times with high case counts, …

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  • Published on April 14, 2021 - 10:31 GMT

    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 Department of Health (WDH). “While we continue to see stable case numbers and …

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  • Published on April 13, 2021 - 18:16 GMT

    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 and burden caused by the pandemic. A dedicated toll-free phone number to call is 844-684- …

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  • Published on April 7, 2021 - 21:41 GMT

    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 to Vital Statistics Services (VSS), part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). For girls in …

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  • Published on April 7, 2021 - 06:41 GMT

    Department Offers Update on COVID-19 Variants

    April 6, 2021 Follow up analysis of positive samples has shown four different COVID-19 variants recognized by national and international experts as “variants of concern” have been found in Wyoming over the past several months, according to the Wyoming …

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  • Published on April 2, 2021 - 20:37 GMT

    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 support their workforce and Wyoming communities. In 2019 the state’s suicide rate was the …

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  • Published on March 31, 2021 - 18:03 GMT

    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 have now entered Phase 2 of the vaccine distribution plan and are scheduling …

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  • Published on March 27, 2021 - 01:26 GMT

    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 residents over what would have been expected before the year began, along with fewer …

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  • Published on March 27, 2021 - 01:26 GMT

    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 to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “We continue to see stable case …

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  • Published on March 26, 2021 - 10:40 GMT

    Nutrition Has Important Role in Preventing Chronic Disease

    March 25, 2021 A Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) representative is describing the vital role nutrition plays in overall health, especially for those facing certain chronic conditions. Data from the 2019 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System shows 89 …

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