Questions regarding WY towns

[wytex]

The reason what I say bothers you is because it's true.

If you want to believe Wyoming has great doctors medical care, medical facilities, etc.. go for it. I am not here to change your mind.

I am realistic about the situation with medical care and other challenges there are for getting people to work in Wyoming. As I pointed out the same thing is true for TV anchors, weather people, etc... Same is true for rural teachers, those jobs are hard to fill in WY. If UW had a medical school it would help, but they don't. There is a reason 47 states do have at least 1 medical school. This is part of why Wyoming is ranked #44 in healthcare access by US news.

The video PBS did on mental health is Wyoming looks at some of the same issues the medical field faces. When you have close to or the worst rates of suicide the data is clear. Mental health is a challenge in Wyoming. One interesting part of that show was the elevation part, apparantely there is a correlation between eloevation and mental health issues.

You can get mad because what I said is true, change the subject, and go personal if that makes you feel better but it won't change the challenges the state faces when it comes to hiring certain professions including for healthcare.

Seems he's not the only one satisfied with our health care. Good luck on that drive down to Ft Collins on 287 for your health care.

 

[cur dog]

Your mindless/worthless opinion doesn't bother me a bit. I'm happy with the healthcare in Wyoming and can be in Denver very quickly if need be.

I'll agree that living in the West with very specialized conditions probably not the best option for the .000001 percent of the population that suffers from rare conditions.

But even then, the information age has really changed things. Many times local doctors can provide the level of care a patient needs under the remote guidance of a doctor in a bigger place.

You're grossly exaggerating the lack of quality health care for 99.9999% of conditions that are easily treated by local, competent doctors, of which we have plenty of.

Carry on with your ranting...and when are you moving to a better state to live in?

If you need help loading the Uhaul, I'll gladly lend a hand...maybe even fill the tank for you.

The worst thing about moving to Wyoming might be buying a home, and later realizing Buzz lived next door.

 

[BuzzH]

The worst thing about moving to Wyoming might be buying a home, and later realizing Buzz lived next door.

I'm a great neighbor. My neighbors seem to not mind getting a half dozen packages of halibut, rockfish, salmon each year.

 

[manitou1]

Seems he's not the only one satisfied with our health care. Good luck on that drive down to Ft Collins on 287 for your health care.

It's the freakin' wind I say. The wind is causing the mental health issues!

 

[manitou1]

Some of us had this discussion last week when every single major and minor highway and county road was closed for three days around here.
The discussion turned to: "Don't have a medical emergency for the next few days". Many med emergencies here are flown via rotary wing or fixed wing aircraft to a suitable trauma/cardiac center... usually Billings or Denver. wyoming has zero Level 1 trauma centers... zero.

It is and should be a consideration for older retirees and those who have family members with chronic medical conditions.

 

[Wildabeest]

True, but the specialist you need is likely not anywhere near the town you're living in. For basic care I agree, we have good clinics and health care.

Try to find a specialist that deals in, oh say, hematology. You'll not find that person in Laramie or Sheridan most likely. Probably a couple somewhere in the State. No big deal if you don't mind driving a few hundred miles to find them.

That's something my wife and I considered when moving to Laramie 22 years ago. Close enough to Denver to have great health care choices.

I hear CO is going to cut NR doctor appointments to 90/10.

 

[BuzzH]

I hear CO is going to cut NR doctor appointments to 90/10.

80-20

 

[JM77]

Many med emergencies here are flown via rotary wing or fixed wing aircraft to a suitable trauma/cardiac center... usually Billings or Denver. wyoming has zero Level 1 trauma centers... zero.

Billings has no different level of care than Casper.

 

[WapitiBob]

Seems to be a real fixation with level 1 trauma centers.

 

[Treeshark]

I thought the same, Wapiti. If you are in need of care that only a Level 1 can offer, you are a hurting unit and probably going to be taking a helicopter or lengthy ambulance ride no matter where you live.

 

[Djfan]

It's the freakin' wind I say. The wind is causing the mental health issues!

We just moved from Rawlins to Weston County. It's much better up here.

 

[Djfan]

I'm a great neighbor. My neighbors seem to not mind getting a half dozen packages of halibut, rockfish, salmon each year.

I'm in. Let me know when the handouts come.

 

[Ben Lamb]

We just moved from Rawlins to Weston County. It's much better up here.

That's like a 3000 foot elevation drop. No wonder it's nicer.

 

[Djfan]

That's like a 3000 foot elevation drop. No wonder it's nicer.

One of the many reasons we did it.

 

[wytex]

The worst thing about moving to Wyoming might be buying a home, and later realizing Buzz lived next door.

I'd rather have Buzz as a neighbor than some idiots from out of state telling us how they do things back home.

 

[sclancy27]

I grew up in Billings and have several family members in the medical community there. Billings will cover 99% of your health needs, outside of very serious accidents, major high-risk surgeries or super rare cancer/genetic conditions. You will get flown to Salt Lake (generally) if it is really serious.

As far as areas, I can't speak to Casper/Gillette. I have spent a lot of time in both Powell and Sheridan. The only real difference, for me, is that the Bighorn Valley has a higher population of Mormons and they sometimes are not as welcoming to newcomers. Still good people tho, especially once you are established. The areas are pretty similar, tho Sheridan is much bigger and more stuff in town. Lots of people still travel to Billings to pick up major items. Cody/Powell is generally quite a bit windier than Sheridan also.

 

[manitou1]

Billings has no different level of care than Casper.

Yeah but for some reason they send folks there, so there's that.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Most Trauma can be handled by your local Doc &/or Large animal Veterinarian. You kids today with your human only doctors don't really embody the pioneer spirit of the Cowboy state.

Truthfully, if I were to live in WY again, it would be Lander or Thermopolis.

You're not living in Wyoming for the charcuterie boards and escargot and bespoke medical treatments.

 

[Jbotto]

You're not living in Wyoming for the charcuterie boards and escargot and bespoke medical treatments.

Speak for yourself!

 

[Ben Lamb]

Speak for yourself!

Someone's hanging out at the Yak ranch outside of Casper.