A Film About Casper (1972)

The film discusses the challenges faced by early settlers in Casper, Wyoming, and the ongoing health issues related to rheumatic fever caused by streptococcal infections. It highlights the community’s proactive approach, which began in 1954, to establish a comprehensive strep throat surveillance and treatment program in schools. This initiative, led by local physicians and volunteers, effectively reduced the incidence of rheumatic fever among school-aged children, making Casper a model for similar programs across the state and beyond. The program’s success is attributed to community involvement, education, and early detection, which have significantly lowered infection rates and improved public health.

Keywords
Casper, Wyoming, settlers, rheumatic fever, streptococcal infections, public health, community program, surveillance, treatment, prevention, education, volunteers, successful model

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