Wyoming Health Department warns of hantavirus risks during spring cleaning
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Health wants residents to take steps to help prevent hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly disease spread by infected deer mice. “As spring arrives and people begin cleaning cabins, sheds, garages, old…
Updated income guidelines expand eligibility for WIC
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Free nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and health care referrals are offered to thousands of families across the state by the Wyoming WIC Program, operated by the Wyoming Department of Health. The Wyoming WIC Program features…
Beware of Medicaid scams
RIVERTON (WNE) — With new reports of callers wrongly seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting clients and their family members to be cautious of potential Medicaid coverage scams. Wyoming Medicaid is part of the Wyoming Department of Health. A…
Wyoming’s Favorite Baby Name Winners Crowned
Evelyn won the competition for the number one female name among Wyoming’s new babies in 2023, with Henry topping the race among male names, according to Vital Statistics Services (VSS), part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). For…
Wyoming Health Department: Don’t let ticks steal warm-weather enjoyment
CHEYENNE (WNE) — With tick season quickly approaching, the Wyoming Department of Health says simple steps can help residents protect themselves and their family members from potentially serious tick-borne illnesses. Courtney Tillman, an epidemiologist with WDH, said past records…
An aging Wyoming presents big housing challenges
• Older residents tend to buy houses from the state’s limited stock, leaving few options for the workers they’ll depend on for care as they age. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com– Wyoming faces an array of future affordable housing…
Wyoming State Hospital bed shortages continue, report finds
• A national report found Wyoming had the nation’s highest rate of people in jail waiting to get care at the state hospital. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com A new survey highlights Wyoming’s continued struggle to provide beds for patients…
Star Valley Health Recognized as a Pediatric Receiving Facility
Article provided by Star Valley Health – This month, Star Valley Health was designated a Pediatric Receiving Facility by the Wyoming Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services. “The Star Valley Health Emergency Department team has dedicated an enormous amount…
American Cancer Society calls on Wyoming to halt Medicaid renewal process
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — With thousands in the state losing health care coverage to the Medicaid renewal process, the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network is asking the state to temporarily halt…
Vast majority of Wyoming kids get vaccinated
• The school year is upon us, which means required vaccinations against ailments like hepatitis B, polio and measles. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com A new school year is nearly upon us and families are racing to complete their back-to-school to-do…