Newborn Syphilis Cases Climb As STI Rates Remain High
A troubling rise in newborn syphilis cases is raising alarms across the nation. What does this mean for our local communities?
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Wyoming Woman Tests Positive for Bird Flu; She is the Third Hospitalization for H5N1 in the US
👩⚕️ The Wyoming Department of Health has reported the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in the state, reassuring residents that the risk of transmission is minimal.
Rabies Awareness: Safeguarding Pets And Humans In Wyoming
Learn how to prevent rabies transmission from wild animals to humans and pets in Wyoming.
2023 Wyoming Baby Names Report: Evelyn & Henry Reign Supreme
2023 brought a new set of top baby names in Wyoming! Explore the unique choices that parents are making for their little ones.
Wyoming Department Of Health Issues Tick Danger Warning
Expert advice on avoiding tick-borne diseases in Wyoming - a must-read for outdoor enthusiasts!
Surge in Wyoming Syphilis Cases Poses Significant Threat to Babies
“Up to 40 percent of babies born to people with untreated syphilis may be stillborn or die from the infection as a newborn" cautions Dr. Alexia Harris, an epidemiologist with the Wyoming Department of Health.
Wyoming is Listening: WDH Wants to Expand Mental Health Care
Two quick surveys can help WDH.
Wyoming Reports First Known Human Case of Rare Bacterial Disease
Several dogs and a person in Laramie County have recently been diagnosed with leptospirosis.
Wyoming Department of Health Offers App for Childrens’ Vaccinations
The Health Department says children who have not completed their required vaccinations may be put on conditional enrollment, depending on individual school rules.
Wyoming Department of Health Seeks Long-Term Care Suggestions
"Waiver” refers to “waiving” certain provisions of the Social Security Act, which governs Medicaid programs.
Wyoming Department of Health Confirms Plague in Lander-Area Cat
Dr. Emily Curren: “It is safe to assume a risk for plague exists all around our state.”
Wyoming Health Department Urges Care to Avoid Summer Illnesses
Water sources and animals may look clean, but can still be contaminated.