WDH Updates
The WDH announces that testing is more readily available in WY.

The WDH is encouraging residents with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested to help prevent further spread and outbreaks, but to also be aware of different types of testing and what they may or may not be able to reveal.
State Health Officer, Alexia Harrist, MD issues instructions for Health Care Providers and Hospital Ethics Committee Members.
WDH receives Remdesivir from FEMA.

On May 12, 2020, the WDH received a shipment of Remdesivir from the FEMA. Remdesivir is an intravenous antiviral drug that has received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among adults and children hospitalized with severe disease.
WYTN Telehealth Provider Survey
Please participate today!
WyTN is completing a survey to inform statewide efforts for advocacy, training, and technical assistance.

We appreciate you taking a few minutes to provide your feedback and input.
WMS Provider Connect Moves to Monthly Meeting
The WMS Provider Connect moves sessions to the first Tuesday of each month over the noon hour.
The weekly WMS Provider Connect Zoom calls have been beneficial for physicians and PAs across the state. Medicine has come together to participate in discussions about healthcare and collaborate to navigate the COVID-19 landscape.

As healthcare continues to guide patients through the next phases of this pandemic response, the Medical Society sees a distinct benefit in continuing the conversations. However, we will be transitioning the Provider Connect Calls from a weekly schedule to monthly. Join us the first Tuesday of each month, starting June 2. As we move forward, these calls will not have to remain focused on COVID-19, rather what's important to medicine at the time.

If you would like to suggest a topic, please email: info@wyomed.org


Please mark your calendars and plan to join WMS via Zoom each month!

To view last week's recorded WMS Provider Connect click HERE .
Legislative Special Session
The Wyoming legislature will convene for a Special Session May 15-16.
Legislation being considered during the special session includes:
  • Emergency appropriation - COVID-19 funds
  • Emergency government action - COVID-19
  • Emergency bugeting - COVID-19
  • COVID-19 business relief programs
  • Coronavirus immunity provisions
Wyoming Key Points
Wyoming Key Points includes:

  • Wyoming stats
  • New Public Health Orders
  • Lab/EPI updates
  • National Volunteer Week
  • CDC key points
  • Social Media
  • Behavioral health & wellness
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Wyoming Leaders in Medicine 2020-2021
Now Accepting Applications
Wyoming Leaders in Medicine is a physician leadership academy that travels to 7 locations throughout WY over the course of a year, participating in leadership curriculum, community engagement, and exceptionally unique group activities.
The dates and locations for the 2020-2021 Program are:

Jackson Hole
September 11-12

Lander
October 9-10

Casper
November 13-14

Laramie
January 8-9

Cheyenne
February 12-13

Evanston
March 19-20

Sheridan  
April 23-24
Click image to view WLM 20-21 Brochure
The leadership course has provided me more than just some education on leadership or new skills to use as a leader, it has provided me insight into myself and the complexities of person to person interactions.  I am more effective not only in my workplace, but in my home! 

Donald Kirk, MD 
Star Valley
WLM 2019-2020
If you have any questions about the  2020-2021 Wyoming Leaders in Medicine program please reach out to WMS at 307-635-2424 or email  info@wyomed.org .
A Message From WPAP
Wyoming Professional Assistance Program  will be hosting a virtual support group to help healthcare professionals cope with the stress, anxiety and trauma of working in the healthcare field during COVID-19.

Date:   Thursdays at 6:30pm

Or by Phone: 1-253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 373 633 219
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If you have not joined WMS, we ask that you please consider joining today.

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