Wyoming is near the top in the nation in spending on inmates. According
to a new report from the State Health Spending Project -- Wyoming spent approximately $20.7 million on healthcare services in 2011.
The state spent $10,870 per inmate.
The national average was only $6,000 per inmate.
Montana came in higher as well at $8,454 per inmate.
A spokesman for the Wyoming Department of Corrections says the state's location makes it hard to find inexpensive contracts to provide health care services.
Only California and Vermont spent more per inmate than Wyoming.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:05 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:05:25 GMT
Most people think contraceptives can only be used for birth control. But doctors and nurses say they more often see patients using them to treat other medical conditions.
Most people think contraceptives can only be used for birth control. But doctors and nurses say they more often see patients using them to treat other medical conditions.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 8:06 PM EDT2014-07-24 00:06:23 GMT
Firefighters are wrapping up their work on a blaze northwest of Cody. The Dillworth Fire, which was visible from the Chief Joseph Highway, grew to only six acres. It’s indicative of the mild fire season in the Shoshone National Forest and Yellowstone so far this summer.
Firefighters are wrapping up their work on a blaze northwest of Cody. The Dillworth Fire, which was visible from the Chief Joseph Highway, grew to only six acres. It’s indicative of the mild fire season in the Shoshone National Forest and Yellowstone so far this summer.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:27 AM EDT2014-07-23 13:27:04 GMT
The world’s authority on Yellowstone’s Super Volcano says it’s more than twice as big as scientists once thought. Does that mean it’s more likely to blow up soon? Penny Preston found Dr. Robert Smith at his home near Grand Teton, and found the answer.
The world’s authority on Yellowstone’s Super Volcano says it’s more than twice as big as scientists once thought. Does that mean it’s more likely to blow up soon? Penny Preston found Dr. Robert Smith at his home near Grand Teton, and found the answer.
