About Public Health Nursing
The Public Health Nursing division of CLCPH is also a section within the Community and Family Health Division of the Wyoming Health Department.
As a whole, public health nursing focuses on population health, with the intent to promote health and wellness, prevent disease, disability and premature death, and improve quality of life. Their practice emphasizes primary prevention with the goal of achieving health equity.
To protect and enhance the health and well-being of all Laramie County residents, and see that risks are identified and served, the PHN division focuses on:
- Preventing the spread of disease
- Preventing injuries
- Promoting healthy behavior
- Responding to disasters
- Increasing access to health care
Recent News
Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health Promotes Health and Safety During Cheyenne Frontier Days
July 21, 2025
As thousands gather for Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cheyenne Laramie County Public Health (CLCPH) is working behind the scenes to keep the community safe and encourages everyone to make their health […]
Wyoming’s Second Measles Case Confirmed in Niobrara County
July 11, 2025
News from the Wyoming Department of Health: The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a second case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Niobrara County. The source of […]
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Avoiding and reporting possible Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms
July 8, 2025
According to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality: With summer upon us and more people heading to Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs to recreate, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ), […]
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