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Health department hosting updated COVID booster, flu vaccine drive

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department is issuing updated booster doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccine to eligible individuals at the Casper-Natrona County Health Department drive-thru (located directly across the street from the CNCHD office) on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Per FDA and CDC guidelines, the […]

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Natrona County health and food inspections (9/11/23–9/17/23)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.” While the department of health is looking […]

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Report: Wyoming’s aging population is growing at a higher rate that state population

CASPER, Wyo. — Between 2010 and 2021, the aging population in Wyoming, which includes those ages 65 and over, increased 47% while the state’s total population grew just 2%, according to the 2023 Wyoming Healthy Aging Data Report. Published on Aug. 25, the report includes 23 county profiles, each with 130 healthy aging indicators and […]

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Better Wyoming to discuss healthcare challenges in Natrona and Converse counties

CASPER, Wyo. — Better Wyoming invites residents of Natrona and Converse counties to join a conversation discussing healthcare challenges and potential solutions in both their local regions and across the state, according to a press release by Better Wyoming. The discussion is set for 6–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Natrona County Extension […]

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3rd annual Brunch and Breast Health event set to raise awareness in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department is teaming up with other local health organizations for the 3rd Annual Brunch and Breast Health event during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In collaboration with the Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative, Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology, and Wyoming Cancer Resources Region II, the event is aimed at […]

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Natrona County health and food inspections (8/28/23–9/3/23)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.” While the department of health is looking […]

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Banquet honoring Wyoming workers for people with disabilities set in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — An awards banquet to honor people who work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will take place in Casper. The ceremony will honor Direct Support Professionals from around the state and from numerous agencies, according to a news release. It’s held in conjunction with DSP recognition week, which runs from Sept. […]

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Natrona County health and food inspections (8/21/23–8/27/23)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries, and food vending operations. Every facility has an unannounced inspection at least twice a year. According to the department, “There are three types of violations: priority, priority foundation and core.” While the department of health is looking […]

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CyberWyoming’s student challenge focuses on safeguarding internet-connected medical devices

CASPER, Wyo. — CyberWyoming Alliance has announced a challenge aimed at students in grades 6–12 to enhance their understanding of internet-connected medical devices and their protection. The initiative aims to promote cybersecurity awareness and equip Wyoming’s youth with valuable employability skills. The third annual Cyber-In-A-Box School Video Challenge focuses on the subject of medical internet […]