October 28, 2021 Wyoming residents are invited to share and display little pieces of life in their state by entering photos in this year’s Wyoming National Rural Health Day Photo Contest, which is sponsored by the Wyoming Department of Health Office of …
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 Health (WDH). Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and …
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 Wyoming residents from influenza as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “As the next …
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 exposure to the virus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Dr. Alexia …
September 23, 2021 As federal grant funding ends, state efforts aimed at preventing overdoses and deaths tied to prescription drugs and opioids are changing but continuing, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The WDH Substance Abuse …
September 21, 2021 Wyoming’s hospitals have sought additional support to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge in hospitalized patients. There are approximately 200 people with COVID-19 in Wyoming hospitals today, which is near the peak number …
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. Plague is a bacterial infection that can be deadly to humans and other mammals, …
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 deploying federal funding to provide staffing relief and support …
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 disease and its consequences. “One in three American adults has …
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 students, staff and families. “Our goal for this school year is to …
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 Health (WDH). Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist …
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 session of the Wyoming Legislature (House Enrolled Act 56 or House Bill 38) …
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). Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said …
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 prevent falls among state residents. “Falls and fall-related injuries are the leading cause of …
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 will be available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 4 p. …
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 July 1. The costs of birth, marriage and divorce certificates …
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 to fight the virus, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). A …
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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 program offers financial coverage of breast, cervical and colorectal cancer …
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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