On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. Part of that law creates the Rural Health Transformation Program. This new program offers Wyoming a significant opportunity to strengthen rural healthcare through sustainable, innovative, and transformative solutions. Funding under this program is intended to support priorities such as: […]| Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), under the leadership of Governor Mark Gordon and WDH Director Stefan Johansson, has announced a series of important leadership appointments aimed at strengthening health services across the state. Jesse Springer Named Interim State Medicaid Agent Effective September 2, Jesse Springer has been appointed as Wyoming’s Interim State Medicaid Agent […] The post WDH Announces Key Leadership Changes appeared first on Wyoming Department of Health.| Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents to be cautious about mosquito bites due to ongoing West Nile Virus (WNV) activity. As of September 4, 2025, 11 people have been reported with WNV, including six with severe disease and one death. “We are still seeing a lot of WNV activity in Wyoming,” said […] The post Wyoming Department of Health Reminds Residents to Be Cautious About West Nile Virus Due to High Levels of Ongoing Activity appeared first on Wyoming Departme...| Wyoming Department of Health
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. Part of that law creates the Rural Health Transformation Program. This new program offers Wyoming a significant opportunity to strengthen rural healthcare through sustainable, innovative, and transformative solutions. If Wyoming’s application is approved, the State is eligible to receive […]| Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is excited to announce that applications for the new Wyoming Adult Hearing Aid Program are now available online. This state-funded initiative, established by Wyoming Statute § 35-25-601, et. seq., will assist eligible adults with profound hearing impairment in acquiring medically necessary hearing aids. Please note that hearing tests are […] The post Wyoming Department of Health Opens Access to New Adult Hearing Aid Program Applications appeared first...| Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has identified four additional cases of measles in Carbon County. All cases were exposed to an individual with confirmed measles infection. The four cases include both adults and children. Three were unvaccinated at the time of exposure, and one was vaccinated but is immunocompromised. None were hospitalized. Members of […]| Wyoming Department of Health
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The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a third case of measles in an unvaccinated adult from Carbon County. Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe illness. The person was exposed outside of the United States. The person was briefly in public areas, resulting in a potential measles exposure window of […]| Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a second case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Niobrara County. The source of the child’s exposure is not known at this time. There is no known connection to the Natrona County case reported on July 1, 2025. Based on the most current information available, WDH […] The post Second Measles Case Confirmed in Niobrara County appeared first on Wyoming Department of Health.| Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Natrona County. Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe illness. The source of the child’s measles exposure was not identified. This case is the first reported in Wyoming since 2010. The child was briefly in […]| Wyoming Department of Health
With mosquito season ramping up, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) urges people to protect themselves from mosquito bites this summer to help prevent West Nile virus (WNV) infection. “We have already had mosquitoes with positive tests for WNV this season,” said Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist with WDH. “As the weather warms up and we spend […]| Wyoming Department of Health
Avoiding certain illnesses linked to water fun and animal activities during summer is possible by following a series common-sense do’s and don’ts, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “Many things we commonly do during Wyoming’s warmer months can sometimes cause unpleasant stomach-related symptoms and occasionally serious illness,” says Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist with WDH. […] The post Summer Illnesses Linked to Water, Animals Can Be Avoided appeared first on...| Wyoming Department of Health
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