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Hospital Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Board Director – Sue Belish

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Staff and Board of Directors are pleased to welcome Sue Belish, the newest Foundation Board Director.

Hospital Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Board Member – Wendy Smith

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Staff and Board of Directors are pleased to announce

Hospital Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Director – J.T. Grainger

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Staff and Board of Directors are pleased to announce J.T. Grainger as their newest Director, voted unanimously to the board during their September 2020 Board Meeting. Board President Richard Garber shares, “we are thrilled to...

Hospital Foundation Announces Scholarships for Staff

Representatives from the Cardiac Cath Lab -- recipients of Heart Failure training August 19, 2019 The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation has funded nursing scholarships and clinical education for staff members since the successful Educational Endowment was initiated in 2003. This...

Hospital Foundation Endowment Distributes 2020 Clinical Scholarships

The Foundation proudly announces Jennifer Meineke is this year’s recipient of the Cato Scholar Award, made possible with an endowment gift from the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. and Marion R. Cato Foundation. Jennifer has been a member of the Environmental...

Hospital system’s lean management journey continues to evolve

In the spring of 2021, Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s attempts to reduce patient falls centered around

Hospital’s Trauma Squad at Third Thursday, July 21st!

Come see our hospital Trauma Squad at 3rd Thursday, July 21st beginning at 5 pm. We will be handing out important safety information,

How does diabetes have anything to do with the heart?

By Kristi Ramsey, RN, BSN, RCIS, CVRN - Sheridan Memorial Hospital Cath Lab Manager The connection between diabetes and the heart starts with high blood sugar levels. Over time, those high sugar levels cause the arteries in the body to...

Is it time for long-term care?

One of the hardest conversations to have as a family occurs as our loved ones age. Some aging adults require additional caregiving, which at times can be

It’s Here! The Foundation’s 2021 Gratitude Report

How do you measure a year? Perhaps you are one of the 237 new donors we welcomed to The Foundation in a matter of 365 days.

It’s Never Too Late For Realistic Healthy Habits

As we progress through life, our food choices are formed and molded by many different factors. Food choices are dictated by habit, preferences,

It’s Not Glamorous, but Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives

It may not be the most glamorous subject, but talking about colorectal cancer saves lives. Among cancer affecting both men and women, colorectal

Jade’s Story

Jade Stanley, a local Sheridan resident, is the first Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) patient to undergo hysterectomy surgery using state-

Janet’s Story

A first-hand account from recent Urgent Care patient, Janet Dale:

My recent experience at the Urgent Care at Sheridan Memorial Hospital was a

January – Thyroid Awareness Month

In this new year, we want to remind you to take care of yourself. With all of the talk and concern about the COVID-19 virus, it’s a very confusing

Jason Ackerman, MD — Talks about addiction on Public Pulse

Dr. Jason Ackerman from Sheridan Memorial Hospital Addiction & Internal Medicine Clinic spoke

Jason Ackerman, MD — Talks About Alcohol Use Disorder, Available Treatments, and MORE!

Listen to what Dr. Jason Ackerman shares about

Jason Ackerman, MD — Talks About Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Addiction and Internal Medicine

Listen to what Dr. Jason Ackerman shares about

June 18-24 is National CNA Week!

June 18-24 -- National Certified Nursing Assistants Week Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide intimate, hands-on healthcare to patients. A day in the life of a CNA might include taking patients temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs, helping with bathing,...

Keep A List: Why Your Medications Matter

As a patient there is one question you should be asked every time you see a provider: “What

Kelly Lieb, DMSc, PA-C, and Teara Leibee, BSN, RN, talk about patient experience and patient responsibilities

Listen to what Kelly Lieb, DMSc, PA-C, and Teara

Kelly Lieb, DMSc, PA-C, Talks About Prioritizing Patient Experience

Listen to Kelly Lieb, Director of Patient Experience at Sheridan Memorial Hospital talk about

Lady Broncs discuss cancer prevention with SMH team

Last week, Dr. Emily Denney from Sheridan Memorial Hospital Primary Care,

Larry’s Story

By Larry Certain February 20, 2021, posted here with his permission.

I feel fortunate to live in Sheridan County, and I am sure I’m not alone. Many of the nicest people live in our county, and a

Learning about Testicular Cancer

April is Testicular Cancer awareness month. Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumor among males age 15-34 years old. The American Cancer Society estimates almost 10,000

Let’s Talk Strokes

May is National Stroke Awareness Month with a goal to increase awareness around this very important public health problem. It is estimated

Letter to the Community from Mike McCafferty, Cheif Executive Officer

Listen to Christopher M. Prior, Family Physician, Talk About Back To School Immunizations

Listen to what Christopher Prior, Family Physician at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Primary Care

Listen to What Jasmine Slater and Ada Kirven Share About The Link, Welch Cancer Center, & The SMH Foundation

Listen to what Jasmine Slater and Ada Kirven

Local Physician Joins SMH Internal Medicine Group

Christopher Prior, DO August 19, 2019 When you first talk with Christopher Prior, the new Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Internal Medicine Practice, it is easy to tell he is a humble and kind man. However, when...

Maternity Classes Live & Interactive on Zoom

The Women's Health maternity classes will be conducted online via Zoom through a HIPAA secure account during April and May. The classes will still be conducted on the 1st (prenatal) and 3rd (breastfeeding) Mondays of each month from 6 pm...

Medical Device Recall Notification – Sleep and Respiratory Care Update from Philips Respironics

Sheridan Memorial Hospital has been advised of a

Medicare and Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Resources

By Cashlee Cates, Financial Advocate Supervisor at Sheridan Memorial Hospital There are two different but important, health insurance enrollment periods this time of year. The first is the open enrollment period for Medicare, which runs from October 15 through December...

Meet Dr. Erin Henderson And Listen To What She Shares About Preventive Healthcare

Meet Dr. Erin Henderson and listen to what she

MH Foundation Funded Project: Bilimeter Tool in Use

September 19, 2019 The Women's Health Department Team at SMH appreciates the new bilimeter The Foundation funded with community gifts. The Bilimeter is a special tool that is used to measure concentration of bilirubin in newborns with wavelengths instead of...

Moms Supporting Moms

Healthcare providers at Sheridan Memorial Hospital and its clinics often hear from patients about the emotional and physical challenges

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 beginnings and fond farewells

During their annual meeting on July 23, 2024, The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH)

New Chief Ambulatory Officer at SMH

Holly Zajic (pronounced Zeitz) loves helping people be the best they can be every day. When you first meet her, it’s the exuberance and energy

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 OB/GYN Physician at SMH

When you meet Elisabeth Scalva, MD, the first thing you might notice is her height. However, that quickly fades away as her vibrant personality radiates as she engages with people. As a new Obstetrics/Gynecology physician at SMH Women’s Clinic, Scalva...