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Wyoming Department of Health recommends boosters …

The Wyoming Department of Health made these recommendations Friday, October 22, following approval for boosters from the FDA and CDC. Christine Porter, a University of Wyoming public health expert, said vaccines are effective at avoiding the worst outcomes of a COVID-19 diagnosis. "Vaccines are not to prevent disease, per se," Porter said.

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Wyoming county experiencing the worst outbreak of …

WEBCDC research has shown that the COVID vaccines are about 89 percent effectiveagainst hospitalization. Ray said he personally has only hospitalized one …

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Wyoming Department of Health offers live interactive …

WEBNow any Wyomingite over 50 can take free live, interactive classes online. The Wyoming Department of Health has partnered with the Get Set Up digital education …

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Idaho Enters Crisis Standards Of Care, Region Struggles …

WEBIdaho entered crisis standards of care Thursday, becoming the first state in the region to do so. Those standards tell hospital workers how to ration care now that …

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The Wyoming Department of Health is looking for public …

WEBThe Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is conducting a state health improvement plan for the first time. They're asking the public to help them narrow down …

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Wyoming Medical Center CEO says vaccine mandates are …

WEBBanner Health representatives told state lawmakers during the special legislative session underway this week that 10 percent of its employees in Wyoming …

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Cody hospital launches the first hospital-owned medical …

WEBCody’s hospital recently launched the first hospital-owned medical transport program in the state. First Flight of Wyoming will serve the Greater Basin Region with …

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New report: Wyoming children face high rates of …

WEBA new report finds that kids in Wyoming do better on most metrics than kids in other states. But those children are more likely to experience mental health problems …

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A new clinic in Gillette is seeking to change the healthcare …

WEBHoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic opens in part next week and will offer their full array of healthcare services beginning in December. It seeks to provide a level …

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Sublette County receives federal dollars to build its first …

WEBSublette County received federal money to move forward with construction of a hospital later this summer. It is the last county in the state to not have a hospital.. The …

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Wyoming’s rural hospitals are facing adversity but remain …

WEBWyoming’s rural hospitals provide medical treatment to rural communities across the Cowboy State. But many of them are experiencing difficulties in providing …

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State Launches 'WY We Talk' Campaign During Mental Health …

WEBIn response, the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police have partnered with health organizations throughout the state to launch a new campaign. WY …

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Volunteers of America is building crisis stabilization facilities in

WEBThe facilities will allow Volunteers of American to provide additional services and enhance their existing ones as the demand for them has risen. These include …

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Wyoming Department Of Health Suggests Changes To Redesign …

WEBOn Wednesday, Aug. 25, the Wyoming Department of Health presented a proposalto redesign the state-funded behavioral health system.. This past legislative session, …

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Accountable Care Organizations, Explained Wyoming Public Media

WEBAn ACO is a network of doctors and hospitals that shares responsibility for providing care to patients. In the new law, an ACO would agree to manage all of the …

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Campbell County Hospital Board Takes A Stand Against COVID-19 …

WEBThe Campbell County Health Board of Trustees wants to fight COVID-19 vaccine requirements coming soon from the federal government. The board is taking its …

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HIV diagnoses are on the rise in Wyoming Wyoming Public Media

WEBWyoming saw a sharp increase in HIV diagnoses last year, affecting both gay and straight individuals. According to the Wyoming Department of Health, there …

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Abortion access returns to Jackson — for now Wyoming Public …

WEBJackson will once again be home to one of the state’s only abortion providers. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, Dr. Katie Noyes confirmed she’s offering pregnancy-ending …

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Campbell County Hospital Potential Affiliations Fall Through As

WEBThe Campbell County Health Board of Trustees has been working on a potential deal to affiliate the local hospital system with UC Health, a Colorado-based …

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