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
FreshRealm recalling Chicken Fettucine Alfredo products
June 18, 2025
This recall impacts multiple states due to possible listeria contamination. FreshRealm Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Meals were distributed nationwide. The products are sold in the refrigerated section at Walmart and Kroger […]
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Prevent Hantavirus during spring cleaning
April 8, 2025
Spring Cleaning? The Wyoming Department of Health is sharing steps to help prevent hantavirus. It’s a rare but potentially deadly disease spread by infected deer mice. Hantavirus can cause symptoms […]
Cat food recalled due to bird flu risk
March 31, 2025
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Savage Cat Food Large Chicken Boxes 84 oz. and Small Chicken Boxes 21 oz. have been recalled due to the potential to […]