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Cervical Cancer Awareness, HPV Prevention take spotlight in health

January is recognized as Cervical Cancer Awareness month, a time to raise awareness of cervical health and prevention. A cervix connects the uterus and the birth canal (vagina). When abnormal […]

Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health offering in-person childbirth classes

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 […]

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Seasonal viruses spreading in Laramie County

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 […]

July 1, 2024

Un fuerte aumento en los casos de tularemia reportados en lo que va del año con respecto a lo que es típico en el estado preocupa a los funcionarios del […]

WDH Notes Unexpected Rise in Tularemia Reports

June 28, 2024

A sharp increase in tularemia cases reported so far this year over what’s typical for the state is concerning officials at the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) because the illness […]

Avian Influenza Identified in Wyoming Dairy Herd

June 14, 2024

The Wyoming Livestock Board and Wyoming Department of Agriculture announced a herd of dairy cattle in Wyoming tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The results were confirmed by […]

WDH reminds public about rabies prevention

May 30, 2024

With the onset of warmer weather, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to beware of wild animals that may carry rabies, especially bats, as they become more […]

Leptospirosis case identified in Laramie County animal

May 1, 2024

Last week, the Wyoming Department of Health Lab identified a case of leptospirosis in a dog from Laramie County. Leptospirosis is a bacteria that can be carried by a number […]

WDH Warns Public of Hantavirus Danger During Spring Cleaning and Beyond

April 29, 2024

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) warns a serious infection spread by mice known as hantavirus, remains a public health threat. Courtney Tillman, a WDH epidemiologist, says, “Though Wyoming doesn’t […]