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Tim Doolin’s Story

While commercials often highlight allergy season by depicting an array of green grasses, flowers and pollen floating through the air, the timing of allergy

Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Visit

Written by Kristopher Schamber, MD - Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine PracticeApril 17, 2019 A medical appointment is one of the most important interactions a person has in any given day, and most visits are complicated with a great deal...

Transitional Care – Not Just Hip & Knee Replacements

When you think of excellent health care, you think of Sheridan. This not only applies to your Emergency Room visits or the birth of newborns

Transitional Care Expansion – Approaching the Fundraising Finish Line

Due to the generous contributions over the past seven months, The Foundation is nearing the finish line of the Transitional Care Expansion Campaign.

Transitioning Home from Transitional Care

From changes to one’s daily schedule to the adjustments necessary to return home – Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s transitional care

Traveler Requires Appendectomy; SMH Care Team Gets Him Back On The Road Next Day

Each year, Sheridan County welcomes thousands of

Understanding Addiction and Recovery– Seeking Treatment is the First Step

September is National Recovery Month. I hope this column is helpful to you in understanding addiction and recovery. Mr. B is a polite, quiet

Urgent Care Physician Receives FAA Aviation Medical Examiner Certification

David Nickerson, MD, urgent care physician at SMH, has completed the necessary training through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

W.O.W Employee of the Month – Hannah Hall, MD

This Month’s Working on Wellness Employee of the Month is Internal Medicine’s Hannah Hall, MD! Hannah prioritizes her health not only for herself, but for her family, patients, and staff as well. She discussed the importance of priorities, a healthy...

W.O.W Employee of the Month – A Revisit with Lori Bird

Two years ago, Lori was chosen as one of our first W.O.W employees of the month after starting her health and wellness journey. One of her biggest motivators has been to keep up with her son Sean. After becoming a...

W.O.W Employee of the Month – Darrin Goyn

This month’s W.O.W Employee of the Month is Wyoming Rehab Physical Therapist, Darrin Goyn. Wellness has been a part of Darrin’s life from a young age and running was and continues to be, one of his favorite activities. “I grew...

W.O.W Employee of the Month – Gregg McAdoo, M.D., FACOG

This month’s W.O.W Employee of the Month is the Women’s Clinic’s Gregg McAdoo, M.D., FACOG! Dr. McAdoo is motivated to maintain his health and wellness so that he can continue to do the activities that he loves. “As we get...

W.O.W Employee of the Month – July 2020 – The Amazing Race Winners

This month’s W.O.W Employees of the Month are the “Home Girls” from Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Home Care, who won the hospital’s Spring Wellness Challenge, “The Amazing Race ‘Round Wyoming.” Casi Morgareidge, Shannon Stellingwerf, Jill Hegy and Martha Cover-Killian all competed...

W.O.W Employee of the Month – Sarah Opitz, PharmD

This month’s W.O.W Employee of the Month is Welch Cancer Center Pharmacist, Sarah Opitz. As a mom to three young girls, Sarah was motivated by her family to start her wellness journey. “Family is huge for me. I wanted to...

WBCI Awards Community Grant for Welch Cancer Center Navigation Program and Breast Boutique

Did you know that breast cancer is one of the few

We Can Text! Confirm, Reschedule, Cancel, or Ask Questions About Appointments

Sheridan Memorial Clinics now offer text

We Stay at Work for You, Please Stay at Home for Us

These photographs of our SMH Team Members were taken prior to the required use of social distancing and masks. Federal, state, and local leaders as well as leaders in the healthcare industry have been asking a lot from our citizens...

We Welcome Dr. Emily Denney to SMH Primary Care

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Emily Denney, DO, to the Primary Care

Welch Cancer Center Offers Monthly Survivorship Courses

If you have had cancer, are receiving on-going cancer treatment or are closely connected to someone who is a cancer survivor, we invite you to join us. The courses are designed to help those affected by cancer adjust to the...

Welch Cancer Center partnerships ensure seamless care during equipment upgrade.

Since the Welch Cancer Center opened its

What is an Oncology Nurse Navigator?

While we never wish for a person to need the services offered at the Welch Cancer Center

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea and should it be treated?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep-disordered breathing. It is

What is patient experience?

From a patient’s perception, patient experience is about connection at each interaction and the simplicity and ease of moving through a health care

When the bite is worse than the bark

For whatever reason, there has been a surge in patients seeking care for dog and cat bite injuries in the emergency department over recent weeks.

Why I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine Shot? Why You Should Too…

With the COVID-19 vaccines becoming more and more available to everyone, we asked some of our health care providers why they got the vaccine and what their thoughts are for our community.

Why We Walk – Comfort & Care for our Cancer Patients

With October often comes the colors changing not only on the grass and trees, but pink is often

Working on Wellness Employee of the Month – Dr. John Addlesperger

March 20, 2019 To Dr. Addlesperger, wellness encompasses doing a myriad of activities that help you feel good, stress less, sleep better, and connect with others. He says, "Incorporating a healthy lifestyle can have a hugely positive effect on our...

WORKING ON WELLNESS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH – JENNY HEUCK, RN

May 22, 2019 Congratulations to Jenny Heuck, RN Case Manager for being selected as the May Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Jenny exhibits wellness and balance in every way. Jenny grew up in Eastern Montana on a cattle...

Working on Wellness Employee of the Month – Lisa Mohatt

April 17, 2019 Congratulations to Lisa Mohatt, Physical Therapist at Wyoming Rehab for being selected as the April Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Lisa Mohatt is a Physical Therapist at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab and is an...

Working on Wellness Employee of the Month – Nury Quevedo

January 23, 2019 The ups and downs of life happen to everyone and at times it can bring us a lot of stress. For Nury Quevedo, an Administrative Assistant at Big Horn Mountain Medicine and Nursing Student, her biggest stress...

Working On Wellness Employee of the Month – Kimberly George

Congratulations to Kimberly George, RN in Nursery/Women’s Health for being selected at the June Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Kim is a knowledgeable wellness role model for her peers, friends, and family. About KimKim is originally from Pocatello,...

Working On Wellness Employee of the Month – Sarah Sommers

July 17, 2019 Congratulations to Sarah Sommers, Registered Dietitian for being selected as the July Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Sarah is a passionate wellness educator, motivated marathon runner, and sets an outstanding example of wellness for her...

Worried about a loved one’s ability to drive safely?

For many individuals, driving represents freedom. The skill allows you to explore, run

WOW Employee of the Month – Kim Gilbert

Our W.O.W Employee of the Month for June is Kim Gilbert, Nurse Practitioner at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Internal Medicine practice. Kim recently completed a Post Master’s Certification program in Adult Gerontology Acute Care and passed her boards a couple of...

WOW Employee of the Month – Megan Ripley

While the hot, summer month of August melts away and we rush on with the hope of cooler days, Sheridan Memorial Hospital would like to slow down for a moment to celebrate August’s WOW Employee of the Month: Megan Ripley....

Wyoming Rehab Offering Cancer Rehabilitation Program

Wyoming Rehab’s Cancer Rehabilitation Program can help patients before, during, and after cancer treatment. The program is a comprehensive treatment approach aimed at improving the physical function of individuals who have experienced cancer. “It’s incredible how important cancer rehab can...