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Medicaid, Medicare, and The Marketplace - Explained

By Tom Lacock, JAN 19, 2022

This column originally appeared in the Jan. 2022 edition of The AARP Wyoming News

Wyoming Nursing Home Residents Experience Nation’s Highest COVID Rates

By Tom Lacock, NOV 11, 2021

After three months of low numbers of nursing home resident COVID-19 cases and deaths in Wyoming, things have taken a turn for the worse through the end of September and most of October, according to the latest AARP COVID-19 Nursing Home Dashboard.

House Calls Series Takes on Foodborne Illness

By Tom Lacock, OCT 20, 2021

An announcement regarding an upcoming webinar on ways to avoid foodborne illness.

“House Calls,” Webinar Series Discusses Differences Between Flu and COVID

By Tom Lacock, SEP 16, 2021

As we move towards the traditional flu season, there are questions about the differences between the flu and COVID-19 viruses. At 1 p.m. Mountain Time (9 a.m. Hawaii Time) on Oct. 8, experts from Mountain Pacific Quality Health and the Hawaii Department of Health will attempt to explain the similarities and differences during a free seminar.

The Latest AARP Nursing Home Dashboard Sees Positive Signs For Wyoming

By Tom Lacock, SEP 16, 2021

COVID-19 Death Rates Low; As Are Vaccination Rates Among Staff

“House Calls,” Webinar Series Offers Latest In CDC Guidance

By Tom Lacock, SEP 2, 2021

With ever-changing situations due to local COVID-19 infection numbers, it can be confusing to keep up with federal guidance on traveling and socializing in groups. At 1 p.m. Mountain Time (9 a.m. Hawaii) on Sept. 10, a free webinar will attempt to bring some of that information into focus.

Facts On The COVID-19 Vaccines Featured During Wellness Wednesday

By Tom Lacock, JUL 30, 2021

An announcement of a free webinar offering facts about COVID-19 vaccines

Wyoming’s Nursing Home Staff Being Vaccinated for COVID At Low Rates

By Tom Lacock, JUL 16, 2021

Wyoming ranks below the national average in the numbers of nursing home staff who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. That is according to the AARP COVID-19 Nursing Home Dashboard, developed by The AARP Public Policy Institute, in collaboration with the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University in Ohio.

Facts On The Delta Variant Featured On Wellness Wednesday

By Tom Lacock, JUL 1, 2021

With the arrival of the Delta Variant of COVID-19 has come questions about what the variation of the virus means for Wyomingites. At 3 p.m. on July 7, Pharmacist Stevi Sy will offer facts about the Delta Variant and how to fight it.