Indira Khera
News InternIndi Khera is currently pursuing her MFA at The University of Wyoming. She worked previously as both a Metro Reporter for WBEZ in Chicago and as a freelance health journalist, reporting on everything from snapping turtles to drug shortages. Indi's work has been published by WBEZ, NPR, Short Wave, Science Friday, and KFF Health News. In her free time, Indi loves spending time outdoors.
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Both counties had grants terminated by the Wyoming Department of Health last month. The grants supported COVID-19 vaccinations and community health worker programs. -
One bill would have made it easier to donate blood to oneself or a family member. The other focused on COVID-19 masking, testing and vaccine status. -
Clinics providing everything from free dental care to family planning services are keeping a close eye on changes to federal spending. -
Advocates from across the state gathered at the Wyoming State Capitol for Healthy Wyoming Day. Their goal was to push lawmakers on healthcare access and cost – Wyoming’s health insurance coverage gap was a specific focus. -
One bill is focused on prohibiting discrimination against those who choose not to get a vaccine or wear a mask. Another would amend the way public health emergencies are called in the state. -
The bill adds protections for people who donate blood for themselves or a family member before a procedure instead of using a community bank. Those opposed argue that the protections are an unnecessary interference in healthcare systems.
