Casper Children's Center

01/16/2026

Update on Wyoming state childhood vaccines: Below is a summary of the decisions by Wyoming Dept of Health regarding childhood vaccines:
1) All vaccines previously, and now currently, on the schedule will continue to be covered by Medicaid, the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program, and Wyoming's WyVIP program. It is anticipated that private insurance will continue to cover all vaccines as well.
2) Vaccine requirements for daycare and school attendance in Wyoming remain unchanged.
3) It is anticipated that all vaccines currently in the schedule will continue to be available.
4) Current vaccine recommendations are now stratified into 3 groups: 1) Recommended; 2) Recommended for "high risk" patients/familes; and 3) "Recommended after 'shared clinical decision-making."
5) At Casper Children's Center, we have always endorsed "shared clinical decision making." Therefore, for our patients, THE ONLY SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE in the Schedule relates to HPV -- human papilloma virus vaccine (the "cancer" shot). Currently, it's indicated at age 9 with 2 doses, separated by at least 6 mos. The NEW recommendation is ONE DOSE between ages 11 - 12.
6) The other change is with Hepatitis B. Currently, there are 4 doses in the schedule, with the 1st one given at birth. Wyoming has always ONLY REQUIRED 3 DOSES, and these are typically received at the 2, 4, and 6 mos visits. THE BIRTH HEP B HAS BEEN REMOVED.
We will continue to stay abreast of changes, modifications, etc. and share them as warranted.

01/06/2026

Regarding Vaccines:
The CDC has just issued a revised recommended vaccination schedule for children, removing and/or revising the current schedules. At CCC, we will ALWAYS continue to stay abreast of recommended best practices, while openly discussing risks, benefits, scientific evidence, etc. with our families, and ALWAYS deferring to Parent Choice. We welcome dialogue, and will do our best to provide the most current, accurate, and scientifically valid information that we can. This is clearly an evolving topic !!!

08/30/2025

The office will be closed Monday, Sep 1. As always, Dr. Springer is available 24/7 !

07/01/2025

The office will be closed for the Holiday from Thursday July 3 - Sunday July 6. We will reopen as usual on Monday July 7. As always, Dr. Springer is available 24/7 via phone or text. HAPPY 4TH TO ALL !!!!!

05/24/2025

The office will be closed on Monday. May 26. As always, Dr Springer is available!

05/08/2025

📢Balloon Festival at David Street Station is BACK! 🎉🎈

HUGE thanks to Haven on the Rock for sponsoring the Balloon Festival and making it possible!

Join us on July 11th from 5:00pm-8:00pm to kick off the weekend with an evening of hot air balloon baskets on display, meeting the pilots, and enjoying food trucks, music, and yard games! 🎉🥨

Then, on Saturday the 12th, go check out the balloon launch done by the Casper Balloon Roundup at Mike Cedar Park!

Mark your calendars for an awesome weekend! 🗓️🖊️ We'll see you there! 🔥

05/08/2025

We are so proud to be a part of this!¡!

📢Balloon Festival at David Street Station is BACK! 🎉🎈

HUGE thanks to Haven on the Rock for sponsoring the Balloon Festival and making it possible!

Join us on July 11th from 5:00pm-8:00pm to kick off the weekend with an evening of hot air balloon baskets on display, meeting the pilots, and enjoying food trucks, music, and yard games! 🎉🥨

Then, on Saturday the 12th, go check out the balloon launch done by the Casper Balloon Roundup at Mike Cedar Park!

Mark your calendars for an awesome weekend! 🗓️🖊️ We'll see you there! 🔥

05/08/2025

Casper Balloon RoundUp is proud to announce our presenting sponsor, Casper Children’s Center! Kids Day on Saturday, July 12, 2025, with tethered kids rides! Come join us!

05/05/2025

Parents...va**ng is NOT harmless!!!

- Medical professionals are sounding the alarm about a serious and potentially permanent lung condition increasingly linked to va**ng. Commonly referred to as “popcorn lung,” or bronchiolitis obliterans, the disease damages the smallest airways in the lungs, leading to coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath that can worsen over time.

The nickname “popcorn lung” originated from cases reported in workers at microwave popcorn factories who were exposed to the chemical diacetyl—once commonly used to create buttery flavors. Although diacetyl has been banned in some products, studies have found it in certain flavored e-cigarettes and v**e liquids.

Experts warn that long-term inhalation of these substances can cause lasting harm to the lungs. Unlike other lung issues that may improve with treatment, popcorn lung is irreversible and has no known cure—only symptom management.

Public health officials are urging v**ers, especially young people, to reconsider their use of e-cigarettes, as research continues to uncover the long-term effects of inhaling vaporized chemicals.

“This is not just harmless water vapor,” one pulmonologist said. “We’re seeing real, permanent damage in otherwise healthy individuals.”

03/17/2025

🎉BIG NEWS!🎉

After an extensive, four-month written bid proposal process and negotiations, the Old West Balloon Fest Board of Directors and Scotts Bluff County have been awarded a three-year contract by the Balloon Federation of America (BFA) to be the host location of the 2026, 2027 and 2028 U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships.

The National Championship is an annual week-long competition that brings together the top 50 hot air balloon pilots from across the United States as they compete to win the US National Championship with the top three pilots advancing to attend the bi-annual World Championship.

For those who remember the US Nationals Championships in 2019-2021 in Scotts Bluff County, NE, it means increasing the number of balloons in our gorgeous Western Nebraska Skies. Approximately 80+ balloons will participate in the US Nationals and Old West Balloon Fest. The addition of daily competition with 50 competitors is thrilling and a one-of-a-kind experience for spectators and balloon enthusiasts.

Preparations for hosting the US Nationals are already underway with the Old West Balloon Fest Board of Directors and the US National Organizing Committee. The priority is securing business sponsorships, landowner permission, and individual participation by those who wish to volunteer.

Dates for the 2025 Old West Balloon Fest celebration have been moved to coincide with the dates for the U.S. National Championships in 2026, 2027, and 2028. National pilots wishing to practice for the 2026 championships will attend the 2025 Old West Balloon Fest event, and as such, we anticipate the number of balloons attending the 2025 Old West Balloon Fest will increase.

The dates for The Old West Balloon Fest and US National Championships for the next four years are as follows:
• August 14-17, 2025
• August 10-15, 2026
• August 9-14, 2027
• August 7-12, 2028

Information regarding Old West Balloon Fest can be found at theoldwestballoonfest.com.

02/15/2025

We will be CLOSED on Monday 2/17/25 for Presidents' Day. As always, Dr. Springer is available 24/7 . Have a great holiday !!

01/31/2025

Hooray!!! Humpty Dumpty Special Shape Balloon and lots of others will be back in Casper!!! Stay tuned !!