Public health offers services

Not every community in Wyoming has a Public Health office, so we, in Hot Springs County are very fortunate to have this health resource available.

In addition to things like immunizations, Public Health is involved in the local emergency drills as well as other drills throughout the Big Horn Basin.

According to Hot Springs County Nurse Manager, Tricia McPhie, the department has 29 residents involved in their Chronic Disease clinic, eight involved in the communicable disease program as well as 15 referrals from long term care services.

The department has given 447 flu shots since October and in November alone they distributed 104 immunizations.

They are conducting WIC and Family Planning clinics, which are open to the public, twice a month and have two Mom’s Groups that they have organized. They are planning a Mom’s Night Out later in December, too.

Thirty-five clients are also receiving the help and education they need at maternal/child health visits each month.