Sweetwater County Public Health

02/23/2026

Utah has a confirmed measles outbreak. Because of travel, we want our community to be informed and prepared. If you have general questions regarding measles, you can visit the Wyoming Department of Health's website for information.

Wyoming - https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/infectious-disease-epidemiology-unit/disease/measles/

If you traveled to Utah and need specific information regarding exposure dates, they can be found on the Utah Department of Health's website.
Utah - https://epi.utah.gov/measles-response/

The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit conducts surveillance for infectious diseases and investigates clusters and outbreaks.

02/23/2026

If you live in sweetwater, Lincoln, or Uinta county and are connected with organizations (or initiatives) that support family and child betterment, including in the foster care space, this is for you!

This is a free, full-day skills-based training opportunity called STAR-T (Secondary Trauma Activates Resilience) for professionals working with children and families in high-stress or trauma-exposed settings. The session focuses on practical tools for secondary trauma resiliency, nervous system regulation, healthy boundaries, and team-based support strategies.

Below are the dates for the trainings in Evanston, Lyman, and Rock Springs. Participants only need to attend one day and registration and attendance are free. If you are interested, please use the QR code on the flyer or the link below to register!

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf5bqZQJAVYfBIL3Jf_C7CfhHyRvZ2awZDGvyUQ0gFCcwbbg/viewform

02/23/2026

23 February 2026

South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Wamsutter, Green River, Cokeville, Rock
Springs, and Kemmerer:
..HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible
across Sweetwater County; West winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 60 mph possible across southern Lincoln County.

* WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge, Rock Springs and
Green River, and South Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5 PM MST Wednesday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur in
an area roughly from Green River and Rock Springs to Point of
Rocks, including I-80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

02/17/2026

02/06/2026

Interested in work that supports your community?
Our Public Health Office is hiring an Administrative Assistant who helps support programs that protect and improve the health of our residents.

Learn more and apply here:
https://sweetwy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3981789?fbclid=IwY2xjawPy_tNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFV09JTDBSWWRKdDZGQVBLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi0Jx3s86VDGoM5MFouWVGACruMgV_IGljr46Uw--nSs0QtbBuLAbhXeWK83_aem_UV1Ty33gfJPBVQSMRxNPoA

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE: Essential Duties: Effectively manages accounts receivable/payable in an effort to expedite the collection of Community Nursing accounts. Performs data entry for patient information into the database. Assists in preparing public health information to be....

01/26/2026

01/15/2026

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Press Release - HPAI Confirmed in Wyoming Backyard Poultry Flock Wyoming Livestock Board sent this bulletin at 01/14/2026 04:48 PM MST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Animal Health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 14, 2026 Dr. Hallie HaselWyoming State Veterinarian(307) 777-751...

01/13/2026

Consider Radon Testing for Your Wyoming Home
January 13, 2026

Consider Radon Testing for Your Wyoming Home
January is National Radon Action Month
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) encourages Wyoming families to test their homes for radon. The department is offering radon test kits at no cost, while supplies last. In honor of National Radon Action Month, the department is also announcing the winners of the radon awareness video contest.

Radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that is dangerous and can be found in many places, including homes. Radon occurs naturally as a radioactive gas released from the element radium and is found in rocks, soil, and water. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can lead to serious health risks. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer.

“As uranium in the soil naturally breaks down, it turns into radon gas, which can seep up into a home and start to build up,” said Randi Norton-Herrington, Wyoming Cancer Program Outreach and Media Coordinator.

“Ongoing exposure to higher, more dangerous radon levels can be lowered by adding radon-reducing measures to your home. The only way to know you have high levels of radon is to test. That’s why we offer radon test kits at no cost to Wyoming residents. We want them to know the risk level within their homes so they can address potential problems,” Norton-Herrington said.

The Wyoming Cancer Program offers radon test kits at no cost, while supplies last. To get a radon test, please visit health.wyo.gov/radon.

An elevated level of radon is considered anything over 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter of air). “That’s when the need for fixing is evident,” Norton-Herrington said.

Video Winners Named
WDH recently invited students to enter a video contest aimed at highlighting radon information and encouraging testing. Winners include:

1st Place: Heath Johnson from Cheyenne East High School

2nd Place: Preslee Fitzwater, Lillie Morrill, Kyndal VonEye, and Toni Williams from Newcastle High School

3rd Place: William Perley from Pine Bluffs High School

Students in grades 3-9 from Wyoming are invited to participate in the Wyoming Radon Poster Contest. Entries should focus on the dangers of radon exposure and promote home testing. The deadline for the poster contest is April 17, 2026.

To view the winning video entries, please visit health.wyo.gov/radon.