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Cody Regional Health (C.R.H.) will soon launch Tyrer-Cuzick Risk Scoring to support their Breast Cancer Detection Program starting April 3. According to Medical News Today, The Tyrer-Cuzick (T.C.) score measures the likelihood that a person will have specific gene mutations related to breast cancer. The score helps doctors estimate an individual’s risk of developing breast…
The governor’s strategy to address Wyoming’s ongoing mental health crisis hinges on establishing new partnerships, recruiting more professionals, and making access to services easier and less expensive. Governor Mark Gordon’s Health Task Force has done great work to make recommendations on strengthening Wyoming’s healthcare workforce and examining ways to improve access for the state’s residents.…
The latest medical discovery from the University of Wyoming finds the durability of microscopic “water bears” can make more medical treatments possible around the world. University of Wyoming researchers’ study of how microscopic creatures called tardigrades survive extreme conditions has led to a major breakthrough that could eventually make life-saving treatments available to people where…
Cody Regional Health CEO Doug McMillian is recognized for his career making Cody Regional Health one of the best rural hospital systems in the nation. 2023 has been a year of national recognition for Cody, being voted the Best Small Western Town and one of the Best Small Towns in the United States by USA…
The new 24/7 telemedicine program isn’t replacing in-person care, but it can help babies receive expert care without needing to be transferred elsewhere to get it. Cody Regional Health (CRH), Level I Nursery Center, recently announced their Women’s Health and Nursery staff and pediatric team will now have even greater access to neonatal intensive care…
The Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital will only be open for emergency care throughout this week’s storm while its regional clinics will be completely closed. Winter is hitting Thermopolis and all of Hot Springs County hard. After getting ten inches of snow during the Valentine’s Day storm, the National Weather Service anticipates another ten inches…
Senator Cynthia Lummis heard reports of Americans denied certain medical procedures if they are not vaccinated against COVID-19 and wants the federal government to take a financial stand. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) in introducing the COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act to ensure that people in Wyoming receive the best health…
While hot-button bills dominate the headlines, both the Wyoming House and Senate are diligently working to create and reconcile the best budget for the state. Wyoming House Speaker Pro Tempore and House District 48 Representative Clark Stith released his “legislative half-time report” for the ongoing work of the 67th Wyoming Legislature. His update focuses on…
Nurse Practitioners are on the front lines of healthcare delivery and to honor their many contributions to the health of communities nationwide, Cody Regional Health is recognizing the critical role of NPs as part of the annual National Nurse Practitioner Week held November 13-19 this year. Cody Regional Health writes, “Nationally, NP week recognizes the…
Doctor Aaron Billin, Park County Health Officer and medical director of the ER in Powell, spoke about COVID, whether another pandemic could happen and what lessons did we learn from living through the COVID 19 pandemic. He also spoke about this upcoming flu season. What precautions can be taken to help prevent or mitigate getting…