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 healthcare 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 164 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