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Natrona, WY · Health
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Among Friends Adult Day Center looks to expand senior care in area
CASPER, Wyo. — Seeing a growing need for more facilities catered to the area’s senior population, longtime nurse Becky Bouzis was inspired to start a day center that would let the aging members of the community truly be around friends. Last week, Among Friends Adult Day Center officially opened, welcoming its first members.
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Children’s Hospital Colorado hosts Wyoming Pediatric Mental Health Symposium in downtown Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Children’s Hospital Colorado hosted the Wyoming Pediatric Mental Health Symposium, a first-of-its-kind event designed to shine a light on adolescent mental health in Wyoming and beyond. The event, which took place over a two-day period May 13 and 14, was “designed for mental health, school,...
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Banner Wyoming Medical Center to host community engagement fair
PRESS RELEASE - Banner Wyoming Medical Center invites the community to attend its annual engagement fair, taking place May 13-14, 2026. This year's expanded event will feature more than 40 booths showcasing health care services, career opportunities and the many ways Banner serves the local community. The event is typically open to staff as part of a celebration of National Hospital Week, but is expanded to the public this year.
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Casper’s Summit Medical Center advances emergency department plans despite financing hurdles
CASPER, Wyo. — Memorial Hospital of Converse County is moving forward with plans to establish a new emergency department at Summit Medical Center in Casper, despite setbacks in securing public financing to purchase the building. According to reporting by the Glenrock Independent, the Converse County–owned hospital intends to add...
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Summit Medical plans to add ER by July
Medical services expanding in east Casper aimed at benefiting western Converse residents as well as adding competition in Natrona County. In the ever-expanding health care services throughout eastern and central Wyoming, one thing has remained constant: the expensive-to-operate emergency departments are essential but have been limited to a single one in nearly all counties. Memorial Health of Converse County plans to change that, confirming last week that creating an ED is beyond just being planned at Summit Healthcare in Casper.
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Health department shares update on programs, funding at Casper City Council meeting
CASPER, Wyo. — At their Tuesday work session, Casper City Council members received an update from the Casper-Natrona County Health Department, which included numbers of those aided by the department’s various programs and the funding challenges some of those programs face. At Tuesday’s meeting, health department Executive Director...
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The Natrona Collective Health Trust Works to Strengthen the Casper, WY, Community
The Natrona Collective Health Trust empowers Casper, WY, youth to invest in nonprofits, mental health and long-term community growth. When middle and high school students gathered this summer for “Youth Takeover Week” at the Natrona Collective Health Trust, they weren’t just learning how philanthropy works – they were running it. Over a few days, the teens reviewed proposals, debated priorities and awarded $200,000 to local nonprofits they believed would make the biggest difference.
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Banner Health takes ownership of Masterson Place from Health Trust
CASPER, Wyo. –– Banner Health is taking ownership of Masterson Place after it was gifted by the Natrona County Health Trust. According to a release, Masterson Place, which employs three people, will now be owned and operated by Banner Health. The Natrona County Health Trust was formed from the Wyoming Medical Center Foundation after the sale of the Wyoming Medical Center to Arizona-based Banner Health. The facility transitioned to the Natrona Collective Health Trust in 2020 along with the rest of the foundation’s assets, the release said.
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Banner Health reinstates mask mandate as flu cases surge
CASPER, Wyo. — Mandatory masking is returning to Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper as flu season continues and the number of cases rises. While the hospital did not say specifically when the mandate would be lifted, other seasonal visitor restrictions will be lifted March 31. All visitors, patients...
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Banner Health welcomes Dr. Daniela Abrams to neurosurgery team in Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Banner Health recently announced the addition of Daniela Abrams, MD, to its neurosurgery team. A release from Banner says that Dr. Abrams brings specialized expertise in brain and spine surgery to the region, expanding access to advanced neurosurgical care for patients across Wyoming and surrounding areas.
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(PHOTOS) Wyoming Health Fairs Health & Wellness Expo returns to Ford Wyoming Center
CASPER, Wyo. — On Saturday, the Ford Wyoming Center hosted the Wyoming Health Fairs’ annual Health & Wellness Expo, and close to 100 vendors gathered to offer tips and wellness screenings to Casper residents. Organizations from all across Casper — including Banner Wyoming Medical Center, the 12-24 Club,...
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Meet (some of) the faces behind Banner Wyoming Medical Center
As a regional trauma and referral center, Banner Wyoming Medical Center is the largest hospital in Wyoming and provides comprehensive heart, stroke and trauma care and more to the people of Wyoming. The hospital’s team is made up of people with a genuine desire to take care of their friends, family and neighbors and to keep that care in the state.