Health & Wellness Archives

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National Nutrition Month: Get to Know Your SMH Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

March is National Nutrition Month and a great opportunity to recognize our incredible Registered Dietician Nutritionists at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Our RNDs are experts in food and nutrition and are qualified to support a variety of patient needs including meal...

New Addiction Medicine and Recovery Clinic Opens at SMH

Dr. Jason Ackerman has been practicing medicine in Sheridan for the past 8 years and has been a mainstay in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital

New Audiology Services at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic

Trouble hearing? Learn about our new audiology services and what options might be available to help you.

New Digital Physician Directory

New Internal Medicine Physician, Elise Sylar, MD

We are excited to welcome Dr. Elise Sylar to the staff at Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine. She is now accepting appointments for adults and adolescents 16 and over. Please call 307.675.2650 Option 4 to schedule your appointment today.

New Robotic-Assisted Surgery Program at Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Patients can now access state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical technology right here

November WOW Employee of the Month – Liz Mahoney

Liz Mahoney – Director of Quality at Sheridan Memorial Hospital November 2019 Physical Health Impacts Mental HealthLiz has always enjoyed being active - from swimming competitively growing up to running track in high school. Seven years ago exercise took on...

October is National Physical Therapy Month

Celebrating Physical Therapist at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab

October WOW Employee of the Month

October 2019 Approximately 3 ½ years ago, Brady was given the challenge to participate in the “Run to the Pub.” Thinking that it was probably a time to make some changes in her life, she committed to doing the run...

Options for Care

Navigating the healthcare system can be difficult. Even in a small town like Sheridan, there are multiple options for care and it may not always be clear where to start. Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Treatment for Urinary and Bowel Incontinence and Pain in the Pelvic Area

The term “Pelvic Floor Health” encompasses

Personalized Healthcare for All Ages at SMH Primary Care

Listen to what Dr. Emily Denney & Dr. Erica Rinker share about Healthcare for All Ages at SMH Primary Care!

Preventing Archers Shoulder

The fall season is rapidly approaching and for many Wyoming residents, that means hunting season. Hunting with archery equipment

Preventing Dehydration

Summer weather calls many of us to spend more time outdoors. While this time of year brings a welcome respite from our cold Wyoming winters,

Preventing Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

Urgent Care physician, Dr. David Nickerson, offers up these keys to preventing heat stroke and heat

Protect yourself from the effects of wildfire smoke this summer

SHERIDAN – Living in the West, most have become accustomed to the haze that fills the skies in the

Random Acts of Kindness

February 15, 2019 At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, it is part of our vision for this organization to maintain a Culture of Kindness. From interactions with patients we aid or the community members, we interact with while having lunch; it’s the...

Rate of Falls and Risk of Injury on Rise Among Older Americans

By Christopher M. Prior, D.O. Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine Have you ever had a bad fall, felt like you were going down from being light headed or dizzy, or due to clutter in your surroundings? If so, then you...

Rehab can help Patients Before, During and After Cancer Treatment

Wyoming Rehab’s Cancer Rehab Program is appropriate for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Special considerations are made based on diagnosis.

Respiratory Disease

There are a number of different respiratory diseases and associated treatments in adults, though a few are much more common than

Robert’s Story

Robert Kessler has led a full life for sure. He has lived in Buffalo, WY, since 1964. He has been in the Navy, run his own business in Buffalo, and then

Safety preserves summer fun

Children have left the classroom for the summer. Families are spending more time outside. Implementing some basic summer safety measures

SameDay Health & Imaging now open seven days a week

SameDay Health & Imaging opened Dec. 3, welcoming patients seeking walk-in health care

SameDay Health to open Dec. 3, featuring extended hours throughout the week

SHERIDAN – The team at SameDay Health &

Screenings for Colorectal Cancer Beneficial Once Over 50

Sara Smith Maguire, M.D. FACS It may not be the most glamorous subject, but talking about colorectal cancer saves lives. Among cancers affecting both men and women, it is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the US. Unlike...

September WOW Employee of the Month Home Care/Hospice Team

September 2019 This month we have selected the entire Home Care / Hospice Team as our “Employee of the Month.” Teamwork is strong in the Homecare / Hospice Department at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. The group has developed an ability to...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Earns CMS 5-Star Rating

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH)

Sheridan Memorial Hospital earns Hospice CAHPS Honors Award

Sheridan Memorial Hospital recently received recognition for its hospice services, recognizing the

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Encourages Flu Vaccinations In Community

It’s that time of year. The school year is underway, days have become cooler and flu season has begun. While scheduling time to receive your

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors Approves $425,700 to Fund Nuclear Medicine Camera

Thanks to the generous legacy gift from the

Simplify, focus on what’s important to feel more connected during the holidays

We know there is a lot of pressure on people to enjoy themselves during the holidays. The season

SMH Awarded $5.9 Million State Grant to Enhance Mental Healthcare in Sheridan County

SMH Awarded $5.9 Million State Grant to Enhance Mental Healthcare in Sheridan County – Hospital to

SMH Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Opens New Space

The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation staff at Sheridan Memorial Hospital are excited to announce the opening of a new rehabilitation

SMH COVID-19 Testing moves to Urgent Care on Burton Street

Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Covid-19 testing is now being done at the hospital’s Urgent Care

SMH Has Heart – Hospital Receives Heart Failure Accreditation

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has awarded SMH the Heart Failure Accreditation based on the hospital’s competence and specific standards that are in place to provide excellent care to patients with...

SMH Kicks Off HealtheLife Fridays October 21st at Primary Care

This Friday, October 21, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) launches an expanded

SMH Offers Free Childbirth Education Classes Year-Round

Having a baby can be overwhelming. That is the reason why Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has offered childbirth education classes to help

SMH Primary Care Complements Current SMH Service Offerings

Sheridan Memorial Hospital announces the late summer opening of a new Primary Care practice to serve patients of all ages in downtown Sheridan

SMH’s Outpatient Nutrition Services & Sustainable Nutrition for YOU!

Listen to what Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jordan McCoy, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES from Sheridan Memorial Hospital shares about SMH’s

SMH’s Own Megan Ripley, RN Shares Her Journey of Wellness & Diabetes

Stacy’s Story

Stacy Windon was a recent patient in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Below is her experience in her own words.

Stay Hydrated – Stay Healthy

July 17, 2019Written by Sandy Fuller, Wellness Coordinator at Sheridan Memorial HospitalAre you getting enough water every day? In the hot summer months, keeping your body hydrated can improve your overall health.As the temperatures begin to rise, it’s important for...