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Whooping Cough continues to spread in Wyoming

According to the Wyoming Department of Health: Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) officials are concerned with the continued active, current spread of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state. Clay Van […]

Laramie County Community Partnership seeking community input on Laramie County health needs

Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health and its community partners are currently in the process of developing a Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan for Laramie County. Many […]

Environmental Health streamlining phone services to better customer service

The Environmental Health Division at Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health has implemented a phone tree system. A phone tree is an automated service which gives callers a menu of options […]

January 17, 2025

Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health is offering in-person childbirth classes for pregnant people in Laramie County and Cheyenne. Classes started in the fall of 2024. Childbirth classes are offered monthly […]

Seasonal viruses spreading in Laramie County

January 9, 2025

Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health wants the community to be aware that norovirus and influenza cases increase this time of year. Staying home when sick, frequent handwashing, and vaccination are […]

Broccoli Sold At Wal-Mart Recalled

January 2, 2025

Braga Fresh is voluntarily issuing an advisory of washed and ready-to-eat 12oz Marketside Broccoli Florets with best if used by date Dec 10, 2024. This product is past its best […]

Carrot recall issued due to possible E. coli contamination

November 20, 2024

Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of select organic whole carrots and organic baby carrots that should no longer be in grocery stores but may be in consumers’ refrigerators or […]

Food Recalls Impact Wyoming

October 23, 2024

Two separate food recalls are impacting stores and restaurants in Wyoming. BrucePac had ready-made chicken products pulled from shelves due to potential listeria contamination, while McDonald’s has pulled the Quarter […]

Lead Exposure for Children Can Have Lasting Damage

October 16, 2024

Lead exposure, especially for young children, can sometimes lead to lasting, serious health damages, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “We may not all realize how toxic lead […]