Admissions (Guest Services)

Whether you are a patient, a family member or a visitor to Sheridan Memorial Hospital, your experience is extremely important to us. That experience becomes a reality when you enter the hospital doors. We strive to do our best to see that you are admitted quickly and efficiently, your questions are answered, and you get to where you need to be easily.

Our Admissions staff is here to make your experience with us a positive one. If you have requests or special needs, we will do everything we can to accommodate them. We want to exceed your expectations. Please call us if you have questions about the admitting procedure, visitation, or any other matters, and we will point you in the right direction.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital
Main Phone Line
307-672-1000

Big Horn Surgical

Big Horn Surgical is a general surgery practice with special interest and training in vascular surgery. We offer many surgical procedures and vascular services including minimally invasive breast biopsy services, Carotid Endarterectomy, colon resection, lung, gallbladder, thyroid, hernia, angiograms with stent placement, and varicose veins. Endoscopies and colonoscopies are also common procedures.

Big Horn Surgical has its own procedure room in right in the office. We are able to pass on the savings to you of not having to go through as a outpatient when having minimal procedures done such as: mole removal, skin tags, excision of cysts, hemorrhoidectomy and port removal.

Big Horn Surgical
1333 W. 5th Street, Suite #200
Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: 307 673-3181
Fax: 307 673-3180

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday -- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information about Big Horn Surgical, click here >

Cancer Care

Our lives have all been touched by cancer in some way. The staff at the Welch Cancer Center is working to provide excellent Cancer Care in our community.

The Welch Cancer Center has partnered with Hematology Oncology Centers of the Northern Rockies to provide comprehensive cancer treatment to the Sheridan community.

Patients can receive both medical oncology and radiation oncology in one convenient location.

Patients can receive almost all types of chemotherapy treatments and they have access to the most technologically advanced, most precise method of External Beam Radiation Therapy available. The Welch Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art facility capable of delivering IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy).

Click here for more information about the Welch Cancer Center.

Cardiopulmonary Rehab & Respiratory Care

Click here to read an article in the Sheridan Press about our department.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Sheridan Memorial Hospital is designed to improve the quality of life of patients with chronic lung disease through education and exercise. This program has just been awarded certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. It is currently the only one certified in the state of Wyoming.

The certification recognizes programs which have been rigorously reviewed by a national board and found to meet the outlined essential requirements for standards of care.

The Pulmonary Rehab program works with people who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or various lung diseases or disorders such as emphysema, bronchitis and asthma.

Depending upon their individual needs, a person who is referred to the program may see a cardiac nurse, a physical therapist, a dietician, a diabetic educator and a respiratory therapist. In addition to caring for the individual afflicted with a pulmonary disease, family member are also assisted with support and education. The mission of this program is to improve the patient’s quality of life by optimizing their physical condition and decreasing their symptoms of chronic pulmonary disease.

The Cardiac Rehab program is tailored to people with heart disease or who have had a heart attack, bypass surgery or have stable angina.

A clinician in this program develops an individual exercise prescription for each patient. The program staff works closely with the patient to ensure that they receive safe, effective physical conditioning. An electrocardiogram (EKG) may be monitored while they exercise. Their progress is continually assessed and regular reports are provided to the patient. Education on their specific medical condition, including medications, physiology, risk factors, diet, etc. is provided to the patient. Specialists in pharmacy, respiratory therapy, dietitians, exercise physiologists also provide education.

Tobacco Cessation
Smoking cessation programs are offered to the public and chronic disease patients. Counseling, nicotine replacement (patches, gum, medications, etc), and other resources to become and stay tobacco free are offered.

Other Services available include:
Lipid Management, Asthma Management, Weight Management, Hypertension Management,
Chronic Lung Disease management (IN CONJUNCTION WITH PULMONARY REHABILITATION),
Cardiac Stress Tests, Event Recorders, ECG Holter Monitoring, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, and Pulmonary Function Testing.

Contact:
Robin Horsley
Manager, Respiratory Therapist
(307)672-1062

Diabetes Education

Diabetes

Diabetes Dirt Duathlon 2008 Results

What is it?
Diabetes is a serious disease that can affect your whole body. It means that your body is not able to produce and use insulin properly to change your food and the body’s own glucose into the energy you need to function. As a result there is more glucose (sugar) in your blood than normal. Left unmanaged, this causes life-threatening complications. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and amputation.

Who does it affect?
The Wyoming Prevention and Control Program estimates that more than 29,000 Wyoming residents have diabetes and more than half of these are undiagnosed.

What are the risk factors?

• Being overweight
• Not exercising regularly
• Being 65 or older
• Having a baby who weighed more than nine pounds at birth
• Having a sibling or parent with Diabetes

Diabetes Education

Goals
Our goal is to educate you and your family to successfully manage diabetes by achieving healthy blood glucose levels. You do this by making lifestyle changes that include diet, exercise, weight management, and checking blood glucose levels regularly. You and your family will also learn to prevent the complications that may develop from diabetes.

Patty & Esther

The Role of Diabetes Educators
Being told you have diabetes is never easy. You may feel confused and anxious. When your physician refers you to the Diabetes Program, you will meet with a nurse and dietitian who will tailor a plan to meet your needs through classes and individual sessions. You will learn how to:

• Make good food choices
• Increase activity levels
• Monitor blood glucose levels
• Understand medications
• Cope with the stress of diabetes
• Prevent complications

Patty Bell-Lewis, RD, CDE
Registered Dietician
Certified Diabetes Educator
Education:
B.S. Foods & Nutrition —
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Dietetic Internship —
Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA
Professional Interests: Diabetes Management, Insulin Pump Therapy, Pregnancy & Diabetes, Breast Feeding Education

Esther Reece, RN
Registered Nurse
Education:
A.S. Nursing — Sheridan College
Professional Interests: Diabetes Management, Cardiac Rehabilitation

Diabetes Self-Management Program
135 North Gould Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: 307-674-1632
Fax: 307-674-1634

Click here for our brochure >

Dialysis

Conceptual Design Images

This Center is vital for those in the Sheridan community that require life sustaining dialysis treatment. The new area will also provide the dialysis staff with the capability to meet the community’s increased need for dialysis treatment using the latest advances in technology. In addition, the new facility will be very accessible for patients and provide a more comfortable setting for treatment. Local dialysis patients are extremely grateful to be able to remain in Sheridan and close to home for their three day a week schedule.

To honor the generosity of The Joseph H. and Arlene Watt Foundation, the new Center will be named the Watt Dialysis Center.

In 1995, Memorial Hospital contracted with Deaconess Billings Clinic to provide dialysis to area residents in need. Persons with kidney failure must go through this process to have their blood “cleaned” three times per week.

Currently, dialysis is provided on the second floor, but thanks to the generosity of the Foundation, a new dialysis unit is under construction. The new unit will be located on the ground floor in the new part of the hospital building, the Medical Arts Complex. The area will also house the expanded Laboratory.

Education Opportunities

For classes and events, click here!

Emergency Services

Emergency Department/Intensive Care Unit

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an area trauma hospital. Its Emergency Department is the first and only line of defense for medical emergencies and trauma in Sheridan County and the surrounding area.

The Emergency Department also provides 24-hour coverage for all age groups. Emergency injuries vary depending on the season - some of the most prominent are injures caused because of skiing, motor vehicle crashes, boating, falls, motorcycles and horse-related incidents.

A construction project to expand the hospital’s Emergency Department began in April of 2005 and was completed in June of 2006. This expansion has improved our ability to deliver professional emergency medical care to an increasing patient population in an environment that affords maximum patient privacy, confidentiality and safety. The expansion project included an increase from 2,800 square feet to 12,300 square feet.

Our Intensive Care Unit is staffed by Registered Nurses who provide care for adults and children, 24-hours a day. Our patients may be acutely ill or injured, have heightened medical problems that require close nursing and physician attention, or need to be closely monitored.

Contact Information:

For medical emergencies, call 911

Iris Hehn, ED/ICU Manager
(307) 672-1100
24-hour emergency access

The Foundation

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation’s mission is to donate resources to the hospital to help improve medical facilities, equipment and programs resulting in improved patient healthcare.

For more information about The Foundation, click here >

Health Information & Records

Health Information & Records
307-672-1070

Home Care & Hospice

Hospital HomeCare

When you need expert care, Hospital HomeCare provides professional services to improve your quality of life in the warmth and comfort of your own home.

Skilled Nursing Services

• Medication Assistance including Intravenous (IV) Therapy
• Blood Pressure Checks
• Assessments of Physical Condition
• Tube Feedings
• Urinary Catheter Replacements
• Bed Sore Treatments
• Ostomy Servcies (e.g., treatment for those who have undergone a colostomy)
• Blood Draws, Blood Sugar Testing & Insulin Injections
• Foot or Wound Care

Home Health Aide Services
In addition to skilled healthcare, a Sheridan Memorial Hospital home health aide will assist patients with personal hygiene and routine tasks which may include personal care such as bathing, hair care, mouth care and help with getting dressed.

Education
Education is a vital part of recovery and care. Hospital HomeCare nurses will educate both the patient and their family members about vital procedures at home including:

• How to take medication, including side effects & reminder systems for medications
• Diabetic education
• How to care for ostomies
• Newborn care
• How to cope with chronic disease
• How to care for a debilitated family member at home

Safety & Security
Our caring professionals are carefully screened, certified and frequently evaluated. Your safety and security are most important to us. All staff have had criminal background investigations, are licensed and have received additional education specific to HomeCare.

Recovery Programs
Sheridan Memorial Hospital HomeCare designs recovery programs for patients with special needs. Recovery from serious conditions like strokes and fractures often requires physical, speech or occupational therapy treatments at home. These services are provided by Wyoming Rehab through Sheridan Memorial Hospital. A Medical Social Worker will also work with the patient and their family to help them understand and address the social and emotional impact of health problems.

The HomeCare staff makes an average of 2,500 home visits each year. In 1996, 2001 and 2004 Hospital HomeCare received a "deficiency-free" rating from the Wyoming Department of Health Quality - meeting or exceeding all Medicare standards. Most home care organizations never earn this distinction.

Hospital HomeCare
Lee Ingalls, Manager
307-672-1083
New Address

Hospice of the Big Horns

Hospice of the Big Horns strives to provide services that promote quality of life for terminally ill patients. When treatment goals change from cure to relief of symptoms, Hospice offers physical, emotional and spiritual care to patients and their families. Neither hastening nor postponing death, Hospice enhances the quality of life that remains. Nurses, home health aides, social workers, therapists, clergy, physicians and volunteers are all part of an interdisciplinary caring team.

During Fiscal Year 2006-2007, Hospice of the Big Horns served a total of 31 patients with a variety of diagnoses including cancer, end stage Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Liver failure, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Parkinson’s, and Cardiomyopathy.

Hospice enhances quality of life for the patient and provides bereavement support for family members. Volunteers are an integral part of this process. More than __ volunteers serve the community through the hospice program. For more information on volunteering for Hospice of the Big Horns, contact Cindy Baker at 672-1083. For other information, contact:

Hospice of the Big Horns
Lee Ingalls, Manager
307-672-1083
New Address

Human Resources

Click here for information on working at Sheridan Memorial Hospital >

Our Human Resources Department is here to help employees each step of the way - through the hiring process, understanding their benefits, and receiving the orientation and training needed for their jobs.  We strive to become the "Employer of Choice" in the Sheridan community.

Human Resources

307-672-4290

Lab

William E. Doughty, M.D.

Dennis Schreffler, M.D.

Medical Arts Lab - Outpatient Services

The Medical Arts Lab is located in the Medical Arts Complex at the hospital. If your doctor orders you to have any kind of blood testing done, this is where you will come. Also take advantage of our wellness screening program. Currently this is done on Wellness Fridays from 7am-11am in the Medical Arts Lab. Test your liver and kidney function, muscle and bone function, thyroid, uric acid, pancreas/blood sugar, heart and blood functioning. Call 672-1035 for an appointment.

• Wellness Screening Form (PDF)

THESE FORMS ARE COMING SOON!

• Wellness Screening Program Brochure (PDF)
• Wellness Screening Explanation Brochure (PDF)
• Wellness CBC Explanation Brochure (PDF)
• Diabetic Management Panel Explanation Brochure (PDF)

Inpatient Services
We have a full service inpatient laboratory to care for all of your pathology needs during your hospital stay. The Lab is under the medical direction of Bill Doughty, MD and Dennis Schreffler, MD. There are two laboratory divisions: Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Laboratory.

Anatomic Pathology
This includes the preparation and staining of tissue specimens, Pap Smears and body fluids for microscopic examination, looking for abnormal cells and reporting results to attending physicians.

Clinical Laboratory
This provides results of tests performed on blood and body fluids to assist physicians and nurses in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Blood products transfused into patients are also provided by the Clinical Laboratory. Major lab areas include blood bank, chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and microbiology.

Our laboratory has been granted accreditation by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), and continues to earn it each year. Sheridan Memorial Hospital was the first county hospital in the state of Wyoming to ever receive this accreditation.

Medical/Surgical & Transitional Care Unit

Medical/Surgical Unit
Our medical surgical staff provides patient and family focused care for acutely ill and surgical patients across the age spectrum. A mix of highly qualified nursing personnel work as a team to perform the myriad of job duties including coordinating plans of care with other facilities, physicians and departments, passing of medications, pre and post operation education and discharge education for family and patient. This is in addition to attending to the psychosocial, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patients. The M/S vision is to provide each patient the very best experience possible during their stay at SMH.

Transitional Care Unit
The Transitional Care Unit was opened in 2005 and gained substantial support from the hospital Foundation. The purpose of the TCU is to provide an extended stay to patients who need a few extra days of transition before returning to their home. These are typically surgical patients that need additional care, with a rehabilitation focus. A multidisciplinary team works together to provide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreation and social support in order to ease the transition for these patients to be self-sufficient upon their return home. This is another way that Sheridan Memorial Hospital focuses on the needs of our patients.

Quality Nursing Care
The nursing staff at Sheridan Memorial Hospital provides quality, skilled, caring service to our patients 24 hours a day, each and every day. Nurses take care of people at every stage of their lives. It takes a special kind of person to become a nurse. Nursing requires empathy, patience, nurturing, and loving care. Although it is demanding emotionally, physically and mentally, it is also extremely rewarding to care for patients and help them through a surgery or an illness. We strive to provide the most positive patient experience possible.

Check our Nursing job openings >

Nutritional Services/Cafeteria

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we understand that nutrition and food are an integral part of the healing process. The food you eat during a hospital stay should be healthy, full of nutrients, and it should taste delicious. This can be so vital to your healing.

We are pleased to be able to offer a wide variety of foods that appeal to a variety of tastes and that also accommodate many different medical needs. We feel that having choices can aid you in feeling better quickly, so we offer a menu of items to choose from.

Guest trays are available upon request. Our full-service cafeteria (located on the lower level) is also open to visitors, family, friends, guests and the community. The hours are listed below.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is fortunate to have a registered dietician on our staff who works with the nutritional services department to plan well-balanced meals for patients and those who choose to eat in our cafeteria. Our dietician is available to answer any nutrition-related questions. She can be reached at 672-1078.

Please take advantage of our Ask-A-Dietician web form. Fill out the simple form with your nutrition question and contact information and our dietician will get back to you as soon as possible.

Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Breakfast Menu

Lunch
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Mon. - Fri)

At this time, the cafeteria is not open for dinner, but dinner is delivered to patient rooms.

Nutritional Services
Sandy Fuller, Manager
307-672-1019

Other available food service at Sheridan Memorial Hospital:

The Courtyard Barista (7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Main hospital lobby

The Sidewalk Café (7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)             The Sidewalk Café Menu     
Medical Arts Complex

Patient Financial Services

Whether you came to us through the hospital, Sheridan Radiology, Welch Cancer Center, or Wyoming Rehab for your healthcare needs, being recognized as your choice in health care is an honor. We are committed to providing service excellence in everything we do. Please let us guide you through our billing process. For any questions, call (307) 672-1000 at any time.

Patient Financial Services

Procedure Estimates
Estimates on all procedures and exams can be provided upon request. Please call (307) 672-1030.

Registration
Protecting your medical and financial information is important to us. To assure that we access the correct record, we will confirm your full name, date of birth, address, insurance coverage and current employment during each visit.

You can help us do this in several ways:

• Provide accurate and complete information if you are a new patient.
• Assist us in confirming the accuracy of your information if you are a returning patient
• For non-emergency outpatient visits we will need a copy of your physician’s order. This may be faxed from the physician’s office, or you may bring a copy with you
• Present your current health insurance card.
• If you have Medicare, you will be asked additional questions as required by federal regulations to ensure Medicare is your primary insurance.
• Sign forms that authorize release of information, assign insurance benefits to the hospital and explain our privacy policies.
• Pay co-pays, deductibles and any applicable deposits.

Billing
Part of our service to our patients is to bill insurance (including Medicare and Medicaid on behalf of all of our patients. After your service, you will receive a letter informing you of the charges submitted to your insurance carrier. Contact information will be provided should you have any questions.

We will submit your claim to your insurance carrier. This process takes approximately 45 days. After payment from your insurance company is received, we will provide you with a statement for any amount you may owe.

If you do not have insurance, we will send you a bill shortly after health care services have been provided. An itemized statement will be furnished upon request.

Insurance representatives are available to assist you with your questions Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.--5:00 p.m.

If your last name begins with the letter below please call:

Payment Options
Sheridan Memorial Hospital and its affiliates offer a variety of payment options to best meet your individual needs.

• Unless other arrangements are made, payment is due within 30 days of the bill date. To make payment arrangements, please call (307) 672-1029 or (307) 672-1030.
• For your convenience, we accept cash, personal check, money orders, and debit/credit cards (VISA, MasterCard and Discover).
  When payment in full is not possible, you may qualify for up to a six (6) month, interest-free, in-house payment plan.
• FIRSTCARE: FirstCare is a revolving line of credit through First Interstate Bank). You may be set up for qualifying account balances. Payments may be as low as $25 per month.
• Receivable Solutions may provide a revolving line of credit for qualifying account balances.

Interest rates will vary and are determined by the lender.

Never hesitate to call us with your concerns, questions, or problems. We are here to help you. We want to make your entire experience at Sheridan Memorial Hospital ideal.

We understand not everyone has insurance. Therefore, Sheridan Memorial Hospital offers assistance applying for a variety of financial programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and more. The hospital provides emergency care to everyone who presents to the hospital without regard for ability to pay for services or prior bad debt.

If all outside resources for payment have been exhausted and payment is not possible due to medical hardship, and you meet the eligibility criteria, you may apply for the hospital’s Medical Assistance Program. For more information on this, contact Robyn at (307) 672-1030, M-F, 8am-5pm.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital and its affiliates reserve the right to outsource any
account with an unpaid balance.

Other Billing Statements
Most physicians are not employed by the hospital and therefore have separate billing processes. This means you may receive an additional bill from your physician for fees associated with services he/she performs, such as radiology, surgery, or anesthesiology.

You may also receive a billing statement from Sheridan Memorial Hospital when your physician uses our laboratory services, even if you did not visit the hospital for testing. For example, if your physician sends a biopsy or specimen to our lab for analysis, you can be billed for those services.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital and its affiliates reserve the right to assess interest up to 1.5% per month or up to 18% annual percentage rate on any unpaid balance.

Psychiatric Services

Quality Management

Radiology Services - Medical Imaging

Sheridan Memorial Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical imaging services. The field of Radiology has traveled light years since the discovery of the x-ray beam in 1895. Today, our Medical Imaging department boasts the latest in computer digital imaging technology available. Our mission is to assist your primary care physician in diagnosing your health problems as quickly and accurately as possible.

Our hospital meets the highest quality standards in the industry. Our technologists have years of experience and maintain credentials in numerous specialty areas. Our equipment is certified by the FDA and JCAHO, demonstrating our compliance with the toughest quality control standards in the field of radiology. Sheridan residents do not have to travel long distances for specialized diagnostic needs.

Sheridan Radiology is a full service outpatient medical imaging center. Please visit the Sheridan Radiology website for complete information.

COMPUTERIZED AXIAL TOMOGRAPHY
(CAT Scan/CT Scan)

• Brain
• Abdominal
• CT Guided Biopsy
• CT Angiography
• Trauma
• Spine

The CT scan is a valuable diagnostic tool. It is an x-ray procedure which combines many x-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional views and three-dimensional images of the internal organs and structures of the body. It can detect some diseases that conventional x-rays cannot and has markedly reduced the need for surgery for several types of disorders. CT scans create very detailed images of the body's internal structures and organs; clearly distinguishing bone, fat, gas, fluid, and especially growths.

A CT scan x-rays the body from many angles. The x-ray beams are detected by the scanner and analyzed by a computer. The computer compiles the images into a picture of the body area being scanned. These images can be viewed on a monitor or reproduced as photographs.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital has a 64-slice CT scanner.


ULTRASOUND IMAGING

• Thyroid
• Obstetrics
• Carotid
• Vascular
• Echocardiography
• Gallbladder
• Gynecological
• Biopsy

Ultrasound is a special imaging technology that uses sound waves instead of x-rays to create images of the body. Much like sonar on a submarine, the equipment sends out sound waves that bounce back off the body part and is "heard" by the computer. This information can be instantly seen on a monitor and recorded. Most people are familiar with ultrasound imaging in pregnancy. It is also used to image all body parts, including the heart and arteries.


ROUTINE DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

• Physicals
• Gastro-intestinal exams
• Urinary tract
• Bone
• Trauma
• Reproductive System
• Chest

Radiology professionals are available 24 hours daily to provide routine imaging services from chest x-rays to demanding emergency room procedures. The Radiology Department has four radiology suites with sophisticated digital technology to complete your study quickly and accurately.

DIGITAL ANGIOGRAPHY VASCULAR IMAGING

• Femoral
• Abdominal
• Cerebral
• Stents
• Trauma
• Balloon Angioplasty

Our new, digital, state-of-the-art angiography suite serves patients by diagnosing and treating potentially life-threatening vascular diseases. A skilled angiography team assists the Radiologist in performing these sophisticated arterial procedures. Sheridan residents do not have to travel for preliminary diagnostic testing.

MAMMOGRAPHY/BREAST HEALTH IMAGING

• Screening Mammography
• Diagnostic follow-up
• Breast biopsy \
• Radiation Therapy
• Breast MRI (using CADStream™ Technology) | click here for more info
• Breast Ultrasound

A full range of breast health imaging services is provided at Sheridan Radiology.

Memorial Hospital also offers stereotactic-biopsy. This procedure allows a lump to be biopsied utilizing x-ray technology. As a result, the procedure is done in the mammography room and a surgical biopsy procedure is avoided. The service provides for increased comfort, efficiency, and lower cost than surgical biopsy.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)

• Brain
• Spine
• Vascular
• Joint

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) creates pictures of the human body by magnetizing the cells and recording their movement. A highly sophisticated computer takes these recordings and creates very detailed images. Memorial Hospital has the newest technology available in MRI imaging, the Seimens 1.5 magnet. Its speed and high resolution images surpass anything previously available in our area.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING

• Lungs
• Thyroid
• Bone
• Heart
• Brain

Nuclear Medicine in a hospital setting utilizes small quantities of radioactive material which is either injected or given orally to a patient for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. These isotopes may be routed to specific organs or body systems and then viewed with a special camera to look for abnormalities. Common studies are scans of the bones, lungs, thyroid, gallbladder and heart. Therapeutic applications are routed much the same way, except larger doses of radioactive material are used. These include treatment of thyroid and bone cancers.

Sheridan Radiology

Sheridan Radiology provides the latest in diagnostic imaging with state-of-the-art equipment not found anywhere else in Wyoming. Sheridan Radiology is dedicated to diagnostic imaging for our clients. All scans are read locally by board certified radiologists. Wait times for procedures and results tend to be shorter. Parking is close to the front door. Our facility is comfortable and inviting.

Our facility upgraded to a 64-slice CT scanner and offers the best in imaging equipment. The Women's Imaging Center, located inside of Sheridan Radiology, is designed to meet the unique health care needs of women in one convenient location. The Women's Imaging Center's goal is to provide outstanding medical imaging services, emotional comfort and time efficiency for women facing often stressful medical procedures via top-notch expertise and the most advanced medical equipment available. Some of the services offered in women’s health include mammography, ultrasound, breast biopsy and bone densitometry.

Click here for more information about Sheridan Radiology.

Sheridan Pharmacy

Your Neighborhood, Your Pharmacy

Sheridan Pharmacy, located in the Medical Arts Complex, is open to the community. Visit us to fulfill all of your pharmacy needs!

• Convenient Location
• Ample Parking
• Knowledgeable Staff
• Personalized Service
• Free Delivery
• Private, One-on-One Consultations
• Medication Management & Counseling
• Most Major Prescription Plans Accepted
• Affordable
• Over-the-counter Items Available

Hours of Operation:
M-F 8am - 6pm

See us for your free Medication Card
Bring us your expired medications and we will discard them for you.

Shingles Vaccination Clinic

• Every Wednesday from 1-4pm at Sheridan Pharmacy
• No appointment necessary

Sheridan Pharmacy can administer your Shingles Vaccine (Zostavax) for you if your physician prescribes it. We will handle Medicare part D and private insurance billing for you. Feel free to call ahead with your information.

Compounding
Sheridan Pharmacy now provides medical compounding to meet your needs.

Sheridan Pharmacy:
(307) 673-3188

Surgical Services

With very few exceptions, all types of surgery can be performed at Sheridan Memorial Hospital including both general in patient and outpatient surgery.

The dedicated operating room staff is highly trained and includes Registered Nurses, Surgical Techs, Endoscopy Techs, Central Sterilization Techs and of course our Surgeons and Anesthesiologists. Our surgical suites have just been completely remodeled and we have acquired the latest equipment and technology, enabling our surgical teams to work in an optimum, state-of-the-art environment.

Both inpatient and outpatient procedures are performed at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

These services include:

• Endoscopy/Colonoscopy
• General Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Urology
• Orthopaedics/Total Joint Replacements
• Opthalmology
• Obstetrics
• Gynecology
• Pain Management Procedures
  

For more information about general and vascular surgery, please visit the Big Horn Surgical website.

For total joint patients:

There is an education session every week for those who are scheduled to have or who are considering having a total joint replacement procedure.

Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Sheridan Memorial Hospital
Make a reservation by calling 672-1168

Volunteer Opportunities

For more information about Volunteer Opportunities at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, click here!

Welch Cancer Center

Our lives have all been touched by cancer in some way. The staff at the Welch Cancer Center is working to provide excellent Cancer Care in our community.

The Welch Cancer Center has partnered with Hematology Oncology Centers of the Northern Rockies to provide comprehensive cancer treatment to the Sheridan community.

Patients can receive both medical oncology and radiation oncology in one convenient location.

Patients can receive almost all types of chemotherapy treatments and they have access to the most technologically advanced, most precise method of External Beam Radiation Therapy available. The Welch Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art facility capable of delivering IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy).

Click here for more information about the Welch Cancer Center.

Wellness Screenings

Women's Health / Pediatrics

Women’s Health
We offer comprehensive women’s health services including labor and delivery, obstetrics and gynecology. Choosing where to have your baby is an important decision. Our spacious, state-of-the-art labor and delivery suites offer a home-like environment for you and your family during this precious time. Our experience staff will give you and your baby the compassionate, caring touch you both deserve. We also have a large nursery area. Our staff will provide prenatal education, child passenger safety seat installation instruction and helpful information for when you bring your baby home.

We also offer a number of childbirth and breastfeeding classes.

Contact Women’s Health at: 672-1110

OB-GYN Physicians:
Dr. Lawrence Gill
Dr. Timothy Scott

Pediatrics
Our Pediatrics unit includes a family-friendly area in a healing environment with patient rooms designed to help put children at ease. The nursing staff provides that special touch your family needs during a an illness.

Contact Pediatrics at: 672-1115

Pediatricians:
Dr. Mary Bowers
Dr. Suzanne Oss
Dr. Barry Wohl

Check our Nursing job openings in Women’s Health and Pediatrics.

Wound Care

Northeast Wyoming Wound Clinic
Comprehensive Wound Care Close to Home

As a part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital, Northeast Wyoming Wound clinic offers comprehensive wound care services. Two certified wound care specialists provide treatment to patients. Marta Ostler and Lisa Nichols both completed extensive training to become certified in wound care treatment. Additionally, three physicians provide one-on-one contact to patients through the clinics. Dr. Jost, (general and vascular surgery), Dr. Rabon (podiatric foot and ankle surgery) and Dr. Mangus (general surgery) rotate through the clinic.

A wound is an injury that involves a break in the skin. A chronic wound is one that does not heal in six to eight weeks. This type of wound causes pain, discomfort and limited mobility.

Acute or chronic wounds can result from serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease or circulation disorders. Wounds might also be exacerbated by factors such as poor nutrition and abnormal sustained pressure on skin over bony areas.

The wound care clinic provides appropriate referrals for surgery, podiatry, infectious disease and physical therapy. Wound treatment is part of the patient's overall healthcare plan. The staff works in conjunction with the patient's primary care physician to provide treatment.

A variety of services are offered as part of the comprehensive treatment, including:

• Complete assessment of wound, medical history and nutritional status
• Compression therapy for patients with venous ulcers and lymphedema
• Patient, family and caregiver education
• Prophylactic foot and nail care for patients with diabetes and lower extremity arterial disease
• Recommendations regarding appropriate topical therapy
• Recommendations for vascular and sensorimotor assessments

It is possible that people may not know whether or not they have a chronic wound that needs medical treatment. Chronic wounds might include diabetic ulcers – these are usually on the foot or the leg as a result of poor arterial circulation, nerve damage and pressure. Another example of a chronic wound might be one of several types of ulcers. Venous stasis ulcers are a result of poor venous circulation. Pressure ulcers are a result of unrelieved pressure or shear over bony prominences. Finally, arterial ulcers are a result of poor circulation or hardening of the arteries, or arteriosclerosis.

Anyone who has an acute or chronic wound that has not shown signs of healing after three weeks or anyone with a complicated surgical wound can be considered a candidate for the wound care clinic.

People who need further information about wounds or who would like to make an appointment should call 307-672-1161. A physician's order is recommended, but not necessary to be evaluated at the wound care clinic. Appointments are scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays.

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