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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.

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was expanded in July so more people can seek help. But some are sounding the alarm over scammers trying to charge big fees.

Senior research scientist Rachael Dunlop took Wyoming Public Radio’s Hannah Habermann on a tour to see a day in the life of a scientist.

A new report finds multi-day streaks of extreme heat are becoming stronger and lasting longer across the U.S., especially in Mountain West states. Experts warn that heatwaves are not only a health concern, but can strain energy resources.

The state epidemiologist says the highly infectious disease is likely spreading in Carbon County. But a 93% uptake rate of the MMR vaccine should help control bigger outbreaks.

The Wyoming Department of Health says they were all exposed to someone with confirmed measles infection. This brings the total known infections to seven this year.

The high cost of living and other economic conditions could be to blame.

The organizations delivered a letter to the National Governors Association, which meets this week in Colorado Springs, Colo.