Wyoming Health Resource Network, Inc.


		The Wyoming Experts on Healthcare Professional Recruitment and Retention Wyoming Health Resources Network is a public/private partnership dedicated to improving rural health in Wyoming. WHRN is composed of the state's leaders in health care working to support efforts to recruit and retain health care providers in Wyoming while encouraging healthy communities. The WHRN Mission: to help improve and enhance rural health services and promote healthier individuals and communities in Wyoming. WHRN Goals include: Support and enhance the healthcare infrastructure and delivery system. Operate a clearinghouse for information on a variety of health issues. Provide technical assistance and leadership in building healthy communities. Advocate for good health practices and inform policy makers. Serve as an open forum for an unbiased exchange of ideas. Our History In 1993, the Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming Hospital Association, The Wyoming Nurses Association, and the Wyoming Medical Society came together to find a solution for the difficulties that rural communities faced in recruiting physicians and other health care providers. As a result of this collaboration, Wyoming Health Resources Network, Inc. was formed. In 1995 WHRN received 501(c)3 non-profit status from the IRS. Since then, WHRN has successfully participated in the placement of over 144 healthcare providers, including physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, in 22 of the 23 Wyoming counties. In addition, WHRN has expanded services to include a Grants Clearinghouse. The WHRN Board of Directors has included representatives from the: Wyoming Department of Health Wyoming Hospital Association Wyoming Medical Society Wyoming Nurses Association Wyoming Council of Advanced Practice Nurses Wyoming Association of Physician Assistants Wyoming Office of Rural Health University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences Private Practice Physicians Mental Health Providers Wyoming State Legislators Quality Health Care Foundation of Wyoming Wyoming Optometric Association And others