Wyoming Behavioral Institute

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together

The Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign symbol, a blue and silver pinwheel, is a reminder of the happy childhoods and bright futures that all children deserve, as well as the... Read more »

04/01/21 10:02 AM

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Adults discuss issues with social worker

Wyoming Behavioral Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community and Wyoming

02/22/21 12:29 PM

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Wyoming Behavioral Institute attending psychiatrist Lida Prypchan has published her first book, “Modern Anxiety, Modern Woman"

WBI Psychiatrist Publishes Book on Women and Anxiety

02/16/21 2:17 PM

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Becoming a Better Parent: Show Them How Much You Care

01/18/21 10:33 AM

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Taking care of your mental health is important this month and EVERY month

Social connectedness is key. At a time when connectedness has been challenged beyond our imagination, all Americans play a role in suicide prevention. #BeThere. September marks Suicide Prevention Month. Just... Read more »

09/02/20 2:44 PM

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Survey Results: 62% Report Increased Stress, Anxiety, Depression

Casper, Wyoming – August 18, 2020 — Wyoming Behavioral Institute shares today the results of a new poll fielded by parent company Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the nation’s largest... Read more »

08/18/20 10:39 AM

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Data Suggests Unexpected Behavioral Health Surge On Its Way

AUSTIN, Texas, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As the number of COVID-19 cases begins to flatten across the country, many experts are speculating about a second wave of illness that will... Read more »

06/19/20 3:32 PM

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A Wyoming Nursing Experience – Containing the New Coronavirus

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Behavioral Institute’s Chief Nursing Officer, Mandy Blajszczak, knew early on that COVID-19 positive patients would be admitted to their hospital and that prevention of the virus’ spread... Read more »

05/21/20 1:23 PM

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Wyoming Behavioral Institute issues update on virus response

Wyoming Behavioral Institute provides update on Coronavirus Taking proactive steps to keep our patients and team members safe while serving the needs of our community Casper, Wyoming (March 20, 2020)... Read more »

03/20/20 3:15 PM

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Pathways residential treatment integrates art, music, and movement

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Behavioral Institute is integrating art, music therapy, and movement in the Pathways psychiatric residential treatment curriculum, through collaboration with local organizations and individuals. “We continually update... Read more »

03/19/20 8:10 AM

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Recent hires making an impact at local hospital

CASPER, Wyo. — Psychiatric nurse practitioners Karen Graves and Hanna Powers, along with physician assistant Britanny Hager, recently joined the team of mental health providers at Wyoming Behavioral Institute. All... Read more »

03/03/20 3:56 PM

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Wyoming Behavioral Institute welcomes psychiatrist Frank R. Wheeler, MD

Wyoming Behavioral Institute is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Frank Wheeler to our medical staff. Dr. Wheeler completed his medical education at Boston College, Muhlenberg College, and St.... Read more »

07/17/19 11:09 AM

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WBI psychiatrist Dr. Stephen Brown wins 2019 Physician Service Award

Wyoming Behavioral Institute Medical Director Dr. Stephen Brown was the recipient of the Natrona County Medical Society 2019 Physician Service Award presented April 27 in Casper and received the 2019... Read more »

06/26/19 10:00 AM

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3rd Annual Be Kind to Your Mind 5/10k Run

The Be Kind to Your Mind 5k/10k/Family Fun Run (or walk) will happen on June 8th at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park in Casper, Wyoming. This event is for families... Read more »

05/14/19 9:13 AM

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Teen suicide is on the rise in Wyoming, particularly among males 15 to 19 years of age. According to the Wyoming Injury and Violence Prevention Program, youth risk behavior survey... Read more »

05/06/19 12:21 PM

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Changing Kids’ Lives by Being Trauma Aware

By Matt Bertagnole, Youth Services Director, Wyoming Behavioral Institute Awareness of the impact of trauma on our kids continues to grow. Being “trauma informed” helps adults create environments that allow... Read more »

10/22/18 9:23 AM

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WBI’s Director of Nursing wins Hospital Association Nursing Award

Mandy Blajszczak, Director of Nursing at Wyoming Behavioral Institute, was named the 2018 recipient of the highly competitive Norman S. Holt Award for Nursing Excellence on Wednesday, Sept. 5. The... Read more »

09/14/18 11:43 AM

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Wyoming Behavioral Institute recognizes Suicide Awareness Month

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and sadly Wyoming consistently ranks as one of the top states for suicides per capita. If you or someone you know needs help, please call... Read more »

09/05/18 9:51 AM

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WBI hiring RN’s, CNA’s and Mental Health Workers

Make a DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE ** Now Hiring RN’s, New Grad RNs, Therapists, Mental Health Techs ** * Great jobs! * Great benefits! * Flexibility and Work Perks! Be... Read more »

08/09/18 2:15 PM

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WBI hiring RN’s, CNA’s and Mental Health Workers

Make a DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE ** Now Hiring RN’s, New Grad RNs, Therapists, Mental Health Techs ** * Great jobs! * Great benefits! * Flexibility and Work Perks! Be... Read more »

06/25/18 12:40 PM

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Geriatric psychiatrist joins staff at WBI

To continue providing the most advanced care possible, Wyoming Behavioral Institute created Wyoming’s only inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit and recruited geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Sam Elsanadi to its esteemed medical staff... Read more »

05/24/18 1:54 PM

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WBI is now HIRING!

Wyoming Behavioral Institute An Employer Who Cares Make a DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE ** Now Hiring RN’s, New Grad RNs, Therapists, Mental Health Techs ** * Great jobs! * Great... Read more »

05/07/18 10:59 AM

Wyoming Behavioral Institute

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together

Social Workers are Essential

Wyoming Behavioral Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Community and Wyoming

WBI Psychiatrist Publishes Book on Women and Anxiety

Anxiety: What You Should Know

Becoming a Better Parent: Show Them How Much You Care

Taking care of your mental health is important this month and EVERY month

Survey Results: 62% Report Increased Stress, Anxiety, Depression

Data Suggests Unexpected Behavioral Health Surge On Its Way

A Wyoming Nursing Experience – Containing the New Coronavirus

Wyoming Behavioral Institute issues update on virus response

Pathways residential treatment integrates art, music, and movement

Recent hires making an impact at local hospital

Wyoming Behavioral Institute welcomes psychiatrist Frank R. Wheeler, MD

WBI psychiatrist Dr. Stephen Brown wins 2019 Physician Service Award

3rd Annual Be Kind to Your Mind 5/10k Run

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Changing Kids’ Lives by Being Trauma Aware

WBI’s Director of Nursing wins Hospital Association Nursing Award

Wyoming Behavioral Institute recognizes Suicide Awareness Month

WBI hiring RN’s, CNA’s and Mental Health Workers

WBI hiring RN’s, CNA’s and Mental Health Workers

Geriatric psychiatrist joins staff at WBI

WBI is now HIRING!

Crime

Crime

Weekly arrest report (4/9/21-4/16/21)

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Casper Police execute search warrant downtown Friday night

Oil City Police Calls (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Recent Arrests (4/15/21 – 4/16/21)

Obituaries

Latest News

Obituaries: Young, Scerbo, Galovich

Obituaries: Moore, Perea, Ayers, Biamon

AP source: Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison

Obituaries: Hanson-Sevon, Kamish

Obituaries: Strausner, Ridgeway, Grosenheider

Community

Community

(PHOTOS) Donor Dash 5K brings stories of lives touched by organ and tissue donation

County advises of washout on Smokey Gap Road near Midwest

Casper College T-Bird Trek returns Sept 12 with two half-marathon options, 5K, and 10K

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Wyoming

Arts

UW profs narrate PBS doc on ‘Wizard of Oz’ author Baum’s life and characters

Central Wyo temps climb through Sunday; near-record cold and more snow on Monday

NCSD to discuss face mask variance at special meeting Monday

Gardeners encouraged to grow extra to fight hunger in Wyoming

Gordon says Biden oil and gas policies discriminate against ‘the people of Wyoming’

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Education

UW at Casper’s Newest Faculty Member

UW at Casper’s New BAS Program Director

Meet Derek – One of Jason’s Friends

Local Casper company featured in LAND Magazine

The GEO Group seeks applicants for Security Officer positions

Galleries

Backstory

Backstory: When a beloved, aging Casper school was sacrificed for a midcentury masterpiece

Creators of alley photo shoot featuring topless models aim to spotlight rape culture, double-standards

PHOTOS: Wyoming Symphony Orchestra rehearses for Saturday performance

(PHOTOS) Wyoming winds claim beloved leaning tree in Washington Park

PHOTOS: Snow-covered Casper shimmers in images from the air

National/World

AP

Scott Rudin will ‘step back’ after allegations of bullying

Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting

Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

AP Interview: Beijing says US ‘too negative’ toward China

FBI says it interviewed FedEx mass shooter last year