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First measles case of 2026 reported in Wyoming

News from the Wyoming Department of Health: The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult from Fremont County with unconfirmed vaccination status. While […]

Public Health Alert retracted by FSIS

News from the United States Department of Agriculture: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is retracting the public health alert issued on April 1, 2026, […]

Whooping Cough continues to spread in Wyoming

News from the Wyoming Department of Health: Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) officials are concerned about the ongoing, active spread of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state. Kaylyn Friesen, vaccine-preventable […]

September 30, 2025

Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health is pleased to announce that it is now an in-network provider with TRICARE, the health care program for active-duty service members, military retirees, and their […]

Banner Platte County Hospital announces pause of maternity services

September 18, 2025

News from Banner Health: Banner Health has announced the pause of inpatient labor and delivery services at Banner Platte County Hospital, effective Oct. 15. This difficult decision follows extensive evaluation […]

West Nile Virus Activity High in Eastern Wyoming

September 5, 2025

News from the Wyoming Department of Health: The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents to be cautious about mosquito bites due to ongoing West Nile Virus (WNV) activity. […]

Laramie County welcomes new County Health Officer

August 27, 2025

After more than two decades of service, Dr. Stan Hartman has retired from his role as Laramie County Health Officer. The Laramie County Board of Health and Cheyenne-Laramie County Public […]

Dollar General recalls instant coffee

August 13, 2025

News from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Dollar General is recalling three lots of instant coffee. The eight-ounce Clover Valley® Instant Coffee lots impacted could contain glass. Clover Valley® […]

Blue-green algae bloom advisories issued for Laramie County waters

August 7, 2025

News from the Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities: The Wyoming Department of Health has issued a harmful cyanobacterial bloom recreational use advisory for the West Causeway at the City of […]