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Whooping Cough on Rise in Colorado, Remains Flat in Wyoming

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:55:24 +0000

Colorado is experiencing one of its worst whooping cough outbreaks in several decades.

According to data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, several hundred confirmed cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have been reported in many of Colorado’s metropolitan centers.

In neighboring Wyoming, however, the severe respiratory disease has been kept

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Wyoming Medication Donation Program Meets Several Needs

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:43:08 +0000

Wyoming residents are asked to consider donating unused medications to help others who may have trouble affording the prescription drugs and supplies they should have.

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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 Care In Transition; This Week On Report To Wyoming

Karen Snyder — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:43:58 +0000

This Sunday on Report to Wyoming; the state of Wyoming's transitioning health care system.

"It's an exciting time to be in health care. It's very scary, but it's very exciting and we're gonna have to change the status quo, the way we do business

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Health Department Study Points to Medicaid Expansion Savings

Karen Snyder — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:52:42 +0000

Study shows Wyoming could see savings with healthcare reform

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"Make Sure It's Real"; Health Department Tips On Identifying Official Birth Certificates

Karen Snyder — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:16:00 +0000

Tips on spotting a real “Birth Certificate” versus a souvenir come from the Wyoming Department of Health after receiving multiple calls from folks who presented unofficial paperwork when applying for a new driver's license

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Department of Health: Avoid Medicaid Scams

Karen Snyder — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:43:25 +0000

A handful of reports of suspicious activity around the state related to Medicaid, has the Wyoming Department of Health reminding residents to be cautious when giving out personal information.

Kim Deti, department spokesperson says in some of the reported incidents scammers made home visits, claimed to be affiliated with Medicaid, and asked for personal information, "and then there's another set of reports where people are trying to convince folks to buy something saying that Medicaid is gonna pay for it

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Wyoming Medicaid, How To Make It Work For Less

Karen Snyder — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:31:18 +0000

The input-gathering stage of a Medicaid Option Study by the Wyoming Department of Health came to Casper Thursday.

The community forum posed eight questions aimed at eliciting ideas for change within the system

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Medicaid Public Forum Thursday

Karen Snyder — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 22:12:24 +0000

If your on Medicaid, a Medicaid provider or social service agency the Wyoming Department of Health would like to hear from you.

They're hosting a series of public forums around the state, including one this Thursday in Casper. They're asking for input on how to make Wyoming's Medicaid

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"Just Let It Out" Online Suicide Prevention Program Making A Difference

Karen Snyder — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:15:48 +0000

Determined to change the stigma and culture around suicide, the Wyoming Department of Health, Youth Suicide Prevention Program, has launched an online campaign.

It's called "Just let it out" and features online videos, blogs and other multimedia content aimed at opening up teens and young adults

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Influenza Merits Precautions [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:30:08 +0000

Influenza cases are far below the number they were last year in Wyoming, but they are on the rise.

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January Is Cervical Health Awareness Month

Associated Press — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:23:31 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Health is reminding women to take steps to reduce their risk of cervical cancer.

Carol Peterson of the Wyoming Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program says there has been significant progress in the fight against cervical cancer in recent year

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Wyoming Seeks Health Care Eligible Kids

Karen Snyder — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:45:00 +0000

$300 million in federal bonus grants went out to 23 states last month for enrolling children into healthcare coverage. Wyoming was not on the list and Susie Scott, Wyoming CHIP/Kidcare director says that's because we're still using up dollars from an earlier grant

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Wyoming Helps Smokers Quit [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:00:18 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Help has a message for smokers who are thinking about a New Year's resolution to quit.

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Old Meds Benefit Patients In Need [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:36:22 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Health is giving Wyomingites a way to help people who are struggling to pay for prescribed medications.

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State Encourages People To Take Free HIV Tests

Associated Press — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:39:49 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Department of Health is encouraging people to take advantage of free HIV testing available at family planning clinics and public health offices throughout the state

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Say "Yes" to Organ Donation, Wyoming Health Department Calls For Donors

Karen Snyder — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:32:42 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Health urges residents to sign up as an organ donor next time they're in to renew a drivers license.

In 2010, Wyoming was 4th in the nation with 59.6 percent of individuals with driver licenses and ID cards joining the donor registry

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Wyoming's Mammogram Screening Rate Still Among the Worst

Karen Snyder — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:16:05 +0000

Difficulty of access and confusion about mammogram recommendations both feed into Wyoming's ranking as second lowest in the nation when it comes to the numbers of women taking advantage of screenings for breast cancer

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Health Department Urges Rabies Prevention [AUDIO]

Daniel Sandoval — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:30:47 +0000

The Wyoming Department of Health is urging residents to take rabies prevention strategies. Those strategies include vaccinating pets and livestock and may include quarantine.

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