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October is National Physical Therapy Month

Celebrating Physical Therapist at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab

One-of-a-Kind Quilts bring joy to little patients

From Left to Right Hospital Staff & Quilters: Love in Stitches Quilter Cynthia Whiteman, Pediatrics Manager Tandie Garland and Kenya Stewart RN, and Quilter Penny Covalt pictured in the hospital’s lobby with a new quilt delivery. On December 20, Sheridan...

Operation Green Light for Veterans

Sheridan Memorial Hospital will participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans Nov. 4-11, shining green lights outside the hospital as

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

Outpatient Center Update

March 20, 2019 It has been an exciting month around Sheridan Memorial Hospital as the Outpatient Center (OC) is now open and ready for business. Bringing outpatient services under one roof certainly provides a more efficient opportunity for patient access...

Parking and Access for Your Appointments

With the opening of the new Outpatient Center, it’s no secret than many clinics and departments have moved to bigger, better facilities. We understand that when you schedule an appointment at one of these clinics, you may not know where...

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!

Philanthrophy Continues to Support Medical Excellence in our Community

September 19, 2019 Hospital Foundation Receives Challenge Gift from the William F. and Lorene W. Welch Foundation to Support Cardiac Care Interventional cardiology technology is evolving rapidly with new advancements and innovation to improve care. A recent $150,000 gift from...

Philanthrophy Continues to Support Medical Excellence in our Community

Philanthropy Supports Intensive Care Unit Project

From left to right: ICU Clinical Staff Members: Beverly Osborne, Lyndsey Nero, Lynn Grady, Alaina Bergstrom, Kat Condos To advance healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes in our rural area, Sheridan Memorial Hospital recently installed new telehealth communication equipment in...

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

Primary Care Welcomes Dr. Erica Rinker

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is proud to welcome Dr. Erica Rinker, board-certified family medicine physician, to our new Primary Care practice

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

Providing Comfort and Care for Cancer Patients in Your Community

Saturday, October 15th the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted The Link – Partners in

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.

Resources available to navigate health insurance options

No one plans to need it, but health insurance becomes a vital asset when the unexpected occurs.

Respiratory Disease

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

Rheumatology Practice comes to Sheridan

By Benjamin Widener, MD, of Sheridan Memorial Hospital Rheumatology I am pleased to announce that Sheridan Memorial Hospital is opening a Rheumatology practice in August, where I will be working as a Rheumatologist. I recently completed my Fellowship in Rheumatology...

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

Rose Leonard earns Presidential Bronze Medal for Volunteering

Rose Leonard, Sheridan Memorial Hospital night shift Respiratory Therapist recently received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)

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...

Sharps disposal available at City of Sheridan Landfill

SHERIDAN – Many individuals with serious health conditions manage their care at home. For example,

Sheridan High School FBLA Raises $4,000 for Hospital Programs

Future Business Leaders of America have been busy this year with countless projects and efforts as they prepare for careers in business through their efforts in academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs. The Sheridan High School Chapter members have...

Sheridan Hospital Partners With Medical Air Rescue Company to Provide Air Ambulance Service Hospital Nury Quevedo

1401 West 5thStreet - Sheridan, WY 82801 - sheridanhospital.org Contact: Alan Dubberley, Communications - 307-675-5877 For questions regarding content of this release:Nyle Morgan, Chief Operating Officer - 307.672.1189Cassandra Williamson, Sr. Director of Business Development, MARC – 605.393.0300For Immediate Release – January 10, 2019Hospital Partners With...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Awards Nurse of the Year and Friend of Nursing Accolades

Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH)

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Awards Outstanding CNA of 2023

Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) celebrates National Certified Nurses Assistants

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Calls for Healthcare Volunteers

Sheridan Needs You. Help Us Save Lives Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) is seeking emergency healthcare volunteers to help with our COVID-19 response. We have seen hospitals around the country, and the world, experience patient surges exceeding normal capacities. We expect...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Earns 4-Star Rating

May 15, 2019 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced on their Hospital Compare website that Sheridan Memorial Hospital has earned a 4-star rating. The rating is based on a series of quality indicators CMS measures in...

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 Earns Pediatric Receiving Facility Designation

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has been recognized as a Pediatric Receiving Facility by the

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Employees Give Back – 2018

January 23, 2019Not a month goes by that employees of Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) aren’t raising money for, or partnering with, a good cause for the Sheridan community. In 2018, SMH employees donated over $44,700 and hundreds of food, clothing...

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 Announces Over $100,000 in Equipment Funding

March 7, 2019 The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation presented a check to the hospital board of trustees for over $100,000 for equipment upgrades at the hospital. A result of the approval of eight different grants, the funding goes to support...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Awarded 2024 WBCI Community Grant

SHERIDAN – Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors approves $165,000 toward COVID-19 support for Sheridan Memorial Hospital

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation stands alongside Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) to ensure we are providing necessary resources to support all efforts to keep our community safe and healthy. The Foundation created a COVID-19 Care Fund to provide essential resources to...

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

Thanks to the generous legacy gift from the

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Continues Tradition of Support for Excellent Patient Care

Thanks to generous gifts from planned giving and The Link annual event participants and sponsors, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Hosts Successful Hole in One for Healthcare Golf Tournament despite COVID challenges

On Friday, July 3, 80 golfers and hospital volunteers gathered at The Powder Horn Golf Club to raise awareness and funds for patient care programs at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. The Foundation’s 11th Annual Golf Tournament focused on raising funds that...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation hosts Virtual Link – Partners in Pink Run/Walk

Throughout the month of October, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting The Virtual Link - Partners in Pink Run/Walk. This year, to encourage participation and keep our community safe, instead of a one-day event, a virtual month-long event was...