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Cody Hume/Wyoming Public MediaMultiple actions taken at the state and federal levels are hurting the already fragile financial system of these health care providers, including what has been at the heart of the federal government shutdown. However, all in the industry are eyeing a new bucket of federal money that they hope will help hospitals emerge from these dire financial straits. -
Nutthavee - stock.adobe.com/228812079The Casper-based Friends Foundation recently started a grant program covering a family’s full insurance deductibles. The foundation helps families pay for travel expenses, as patients typically must go to Colorado or Utah for specialist care.
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A toxin advisory means the bodies of water should not be used recreationally. In addition, more than 35 bodies of water have a bloom advisory. -
The federal government has issued new guidelines to wildland firefighters for the voluntary use of protective masks. The move comes as knowledge of long-term health risks faced by such workers – including cancer – grows. -
The Wyoming Department of Health is going around the state asking for input on how to spend its share of the Rural Health Transformation Program. -
Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Arizona and Colorado have some of the biggest gaps. -
As of last week, 11 cases have been reported statewide. There’s been one death and six people were severely sick. -
The cottontails are infected with Shope papilloma virus, which doesn't significantly impact the critters unless the warty growths interfere with eating or drinking. -
Health experts still recommend those exposed to the bats consult their local health department. -
The Trump administration and Congress are considering how to fund the Older Americans Act. Other sources of more local support are in flux. -
This comes as the number of rural hospitals and OB/GYNs delivering babies is dwindling. -
An analysis of federal data shows a 41% rise nationally in emergency room visits due to extreme heat incidents last year. It’s hitting vulnerable Americans the hardest.
