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Health Department: Be Aware of Spring and Summer Allergens

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:02:02 +0000

Allergists and national health agency officials are saying that the 2013 spring and summer allergy season could be particularly lengthy and severe.

Officials with the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology say increased temperatures throughout the country will cause certain trees, grasses and weeds to produce more pollen for longer periods of time this spring and summer

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Health Department Administering Free Vaccinations for Children

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:32:36 +0000

The Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department is offering free chickenpox vaccinations to children under the age of 18.

Trina Soper, the nursing supervisor at the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department, says chickenpox, a contagious viral infection, can cause significant problems for some children.

“A lot of people think chickenpox is

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Public Health Director Favors Continuation of Casper Smoking Ban

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:44:06 +0000

Officials at last week’s Natrona County Board of Health meeting said they were concerned about Casper City Council’s recent decision to revisit – and possibly amend or repeal – the city’s controversial public indoor smoking ban.

The ordinance was approved in June of

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Flu, Despite Declining Numbers, Remains Severe

Anthony Pollreisz — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:13:00 +0000

Officials with the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department say the number of flu cases in the Casper area is on the decline.

However, health officials also say that, despite the declining numbers, many area flu cases remain severe

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Golden Corral Issues Statements About Investigation, Lawsuit

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:40:08 +0000

Officials with the Denver-based franchisee of Casper’s Golden Corral say they applaud the Wyoming Department of Health for work done in a state-issued report released last week regarding a Norovirus outbreak at the Casper restaurant late last year.

“We appreciate the work that went into the final report issued by the Wyoming Department of Health reg

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State Report: Golden Corral Norovirus Outbreak Likely "Restaurant Associated"

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:07:34 +0000

According to an official report released by the Wyoming Department of Health, a state epidemiologist says the cause of a Norovirus outbreak that sickened several hundred customers of Casper’s recently-opened Golden Corral restaurant late last year was likely “restaurant associated.”

The report was made available to K2 Radio on Wednesday.

The report says at le

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Health Officials Say Flu Shot is Safe, Mostly Harmless

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:14:47 +0000

Health administrators say the flu virus is continuing its spread throughout Wyoming and the U.S.

Despite limited remaining vaccination quantities, officials with the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department are urging residents to get their flu shots as quickly as possi

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Severe Flu Season Expected in Wyoming and Nationwide

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:14:36 +0000

Officials with the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department expect a particularly severe flu season this year. Already, multiple people have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms in the Casper area. The Centers for Disease Control says 39 states, including Wyoming, are reporting moderate or high influenza-like activity. “We have high amounts of flu in our community [...]

Over 300 Norovirus Cases Linked to Golden Corral, State Investigation to be Completed Soon

Anthony Pollreisz — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:01:05 +0000

The Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department says state of Wyoming epidemiologists are drawing closer to completing an exhaustive investigation into a Norovirus outbreak that sickened several hundred customers of a newly-opened Casper restaurant last month. Public health director Robert Harrington says local and state health agencies have officially linked 306 Norovirus cases with the Golden [...]

County Health Official Clarifies What Norovirus Is

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:06:03 +0000

County and state health officials are continuing an investigation into a Norovirus outbreak that has left nearly 200 people ailing in the Casper area.

Officials with the state of Wyoming’s health department and the Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department are clarifying what exactly Norovirus is.

Public health director Robert Harrin

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Probe into Casper Food Borne Illness Outbreak Continues

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:23:38 +0000

Health officials are still awaiting results from testing

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Report "Strengthens the Association" Between Food Borne Illness and Casper's Golden Corral

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:32:26 +0000

The Casper-Natrona County Public Health Department says it will continue its investigation into a food borne illness scare that has led to 188 people becoming sick with Norovirus-like symptoms. Of the 188 self-reported ca

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BREAKING: Franchisee Temporarily Closes Casper Golden Corral

Anthony Pollreisz — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:37:26 +0000

Casper Golden Corral Shuts Down For Cleaning

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Casper-Natrona Health Department Urges Those With Norovirus to Be Cautious

Anthony Pollreisz — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:35:33 +0000

Information on how to help protect yourself

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Illness Linked To Casper Golden Corral Approaches 200 Cases

Anthony Pollreisz — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:45:09 +0000

Officials with the Public Health Department are investigating a report filed by an official at Wyoming Medical Center regarding an abnormally high number of food poisoning cases in Casper.

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