Wyoming has no pediatric nephrologist — making it the most extreme pediatric kidney care access gap in the United States. The least-populated state, with 580,000 people and no pediatric nephrology resources anywhere within its borders. Every Wyoming child with kidney disease must travel out of state for any subspecialty care. The two destinations families are referred to: Primary Children's / U of Utah Health in Salt Lake City (primary for most of Wyoming) and Children's Colorado in Denver (primary for southeastern Wyoming families in Cheyenne, Laramie, and Casper). This page is a guide to those out-of-state options with driving distances from major Wyoming cities.
| Wyoming City | To Primary Children's (SLC) | To Children's Colorado (Denver) | Recommended Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 440 miles (6.5 hr) | 100 miles (1.5 hr) | Children's Colorado (Denver) |
| Laramie | 360 miles (5.5 hr) | 130 miles (2 hr) | Children's Colorado (Denver) |
| Casper | 440 miles (6 hr) | 235 miles (3.5 hr) | Children's Colorado (Denver) |
| Rock Springs | 280 miles (4 hr) | 330 miles (5 hr) | Primary Children's (SLC) |
| Jackson | 285 miles (4.5 hr) | 480 miles (7 hr) | Primary Children's (SLC) |
| Cody | 520 miles (7.5 hr) | 450 miles (6.5 hr) | Either — confirm with your nephrologist |
| Gillette | 660 miles (9 hr) | 400 miles (5.5 hr) | Children's Colorado (Denver) |
Confirm your referral destination with your primary care provider and the receiving nephrology team before traveling. Distances are approximate driving times under normal conditions.
The two primary destinations for Wyoming families — confirmed referral centers through Intermountain Health and Colorado networks.
Wyoming hospitals can manage acute stabilization and general pediatric care but have no subspecialty nephrology. These are not nephrology centers.
Our interactive kidney education module is designed for elementary and middle school students. Ask your school to bring it into the classroom.
Go to the nearest Wyoming ER for acute stabilization. After stabilization, contact your out-of-state nephrology team immediately for transfer guidance.
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