University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming is a federally qualified community health center based in Laramie, WY, with 1 clinic location. It served 12,296 patients in 2025. Fees are on a sliding scale by income and insurance, and every patient is seen regardless of ability to pay.
- 12,296patients in 2025
- 21%uninsured patients
- 50%at or below the poverty line
- 119full-time-equivalent staff
Care offered: primary care, dental care, mental health care, substance use treatment, children’s checkups, women’s health, and telehealth.
Who University of Wyoming serves
50% of patients live at or below the poverty line and 80% are at or below twice that level. 21% have no insurance, 17% have Medicaid or CHIP, 24% have Medicare and 38% have private insurance. 796 patients were experiencing homelessness. 347 were veterans.
| Measure | This center | WY median | U.S. median | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients at or below the poverty line | 50% | 51% | 65% | −1 pts |
| Patients at or below 200% of the poverty line | 80% | 90% | 92% | −9 pts |
| Measure | This center | WY median | U.S. median | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured patients | 21% | 22% | 14% | −1 pts |
| Medicaid or CHIP patients | 17% | 17% | 42% | In line |
| Medicare patients | 24% | 12% | 11% | +12 pts |
| Privately insured patients | 38% | 37% | 24% | +2 pts |
Care and screenings
| Service | Patients | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | 217 | patients had dental exams |
| Mental health care | 5,255 | patients treated for depression or anxiety |
| Substance use treatment | 264 | patients in treatment |
| Well-child visits | 939 | children had checkups |
| Flu shots | 271 | patients vaccinated |
| Cervical cancer screening | 636 | patients tested |
| Family planning | 620 | patients served |
| Diabetes care | 1,575 | patients with diabetes |
| Blood pressure care | 3,204 | patients with hypertension |
| Asthma care | 764 | patients with asthma |
| HIV testing | 419 | patients tested |
| Hepatitis C testing | 590 | patients tested |
Quality of care
University of Wyoming is at or above the Wyoming median on 3 of 7 preventive-care measures. Higher is better on every line.
| Measure | This center | WY median | U.S. median | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with high blood pressure under control | 59% | 59% | 68% | In line |
| Women 52–74 screened for breast cancer | 39% | 39% | 54% | In line |
| Women 24–64 screened for cervical cancer | 43% | 35% | 54% | +8 pts |
| Adults 46–75 screened for colorectal cancer | 28% | 29% | 44% | −2 pts |
| Patients 12+ screened for depression | 62% | 66% | 77% | −4 pts |
| Adults assessed for tobacco use | 79% | 88% | 86% | −9 pts |
| High-risk adults on statin therapy | 72% | 72% | 79% | In line |
Staffing
119 full-time-equivalent staff work at University of Wyoming, including 26 physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives. That is 480 patients per clinical provider, against the Wyoming median of 480 and the U.S. median of 930.
Where University of Wyoming patients live
| ZIP code | Patients | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|
| 82601 | 2,360 | 21% |
| 82604 | 1,620 | 18% |
| 82001 | 1,588 | 22% |
| 82007 | 1,230 | 23% |
| 82609 | 1,152 | 18% |
| 82070 | 877 | 23% |
| 82072 | 839 | 23% |
| 82009 | 829 | 14% |
University of Wyoming locations
Albany Community Health Clinic
Other health centers in Wyoming
- Community Health Center of Central Wyoming
- Cheyenne Health and Wellness Center
- Community Action Partnership of Natrona County
- Community Action of Laramie County, Inc.
How fees work: the sliding-fee guide.