…And The Beat Goes On | Hospital Foundation Exceeds Matching Gift Challenge from the William F. and Lorene W. Welch Foundation to Support Project Heartbeat – Cardiac Care Equipment It is with great pleasure that The Sheridan Memorial Hospital...
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$37,000 in 365 Days – Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Does it Again
On Friday, February 7, 2020, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary presented donations totaling $37,000 to The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation at its annual meeting and luncheon. With this gift, the Auxiliary has given $674,000 to Sheridan Memorial Hospital since 1991....
2019 Nursing Awards
May 22, 2019 On May 6th a new Nurse of the Year and Friend of Nursing were named during National Nurses Week. Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital celebrates nurse’s week with several traditions. One of them is presenting two awards...
A Woman’s Journey and Personal Message Influences the Health of Friends, Family & Community
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation received an extraordinary gift to help provide cancer screening and early detection for community members in need. The $6,500 was from Dana’s Hope, a local non-profit. Dana Arney Dent, the organization’s founder, delivered this contribution...
Advance Directives to be Covered in the Upcoming Doc Talk at The Hub
June 17, 2019 What would happen if you or a family member couldn’t make your own healthcare decisions? Kristopher Schamber, MD will outline options through Advance Directives at the upcoming Doc Talk at The Hub.Have you ever wondered what would...
Air Ambulance Service Open House
Plan to drop in at an OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, July 24 from 5 to 6:30 pm to meet members of the Medical Air Rescue Company (MARC) team and see the new helicopter that is servicing the Sheridan area. Sheridan...
Andy Quinn – Carrying the Weight of Our Community on His Shoulders
As the initial shock of the COVID-19 Pandemic winds down and we begin to adjust to our new normal, we at Sheridan Memorial Hospital wanted to reflect on an outstanding member of the community who helped to ease our burdens...
Auxiliary Donation Impacts Cath Lab
Since the Auxiliary’s gift, almost two months ago, The Foundation has received various words of thanks from all departments who received a portion of this generous donation. With a mission “to provide comfort to and better the welfare of Sheridan...
Auxiliary Donation Impacts Radiology
February 20, 2019 On Friday, February 1, 2019, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary presented donations totaling $23,500 at its annual meeting and luncheon. With this gift, the Auxiliary has given nearly $637,000 to Sheridan Memorial Hospital since 1991.With a mission “to...
Back in the Saddle
January 23, 2019 Many people in this community know the name, Mark Ferries and recall him as a fourth generation undertaker with the former Ferries Funeral Home. However, there are fewer who realize he is a competitive team roper. Mark...
Barb Sare: A Year of Milestones
We can’t celebrate National Volunteer Month without honoring the amazing woman who has volunteered at SMH for 30 years, Barb Sare. We visited with Barb to discuss her inspiring volunteer experience. After retiring in 1990, Barb’s volunteer experience began in...
Become a Hospice Volunteer & Make a Difference
As we celebrate all of our volunteers, we would like to recognize a group that serves a very important purpose at SMH, our hospice volunteers. Hospice volunteers are a pivotal part of our hospital team and our organization’s ability to...
Board of Trustees Prepare for Change
Pictured above, Ron Mischke (Left), Joe Wright (Right) July 17, 2019 As one chapter may be coming to a close, Sheridan Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees will prepare to open another. SMH prepares to bid farewell to long-standing board member,...
Body Mass Index
By Kristi Ramsey, RN, BSN, RCIS, CVRN - Sheridan Memorial Hospital Cath Lab Manager October 2019 Today in the United States, approximately 5.7 million adults have a condition known as Heart Failure, with an additional 500,000 adults being newly diagnosed...
Cade’s Story
How hometown care enables Cade to live life as a normal kid. MEDICAL EXCELLENCE – right here at home
Can you get the flu shot too early? Perhaps…
By Sierra Gross Stallman, MD – Medical Director for Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine practice With our sunny 90 degree days and all the attention currently on COVID-19, it seems impossible to fathom flu season is coming near. Uncertainty about...
Cancer Screening & Preventative Care
by Nina Beach, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Welch Cancer Center September 2019 Cancer screening and preventive care is an important aspect for overall health. Screenings look for cancer before a person has symptoms. Many cancers,...
Cardiac Rehab – Healthy Habits for Life
By Cassie Mullins, RN Cardiopulmonary Rehab Supervisor at Sheridan Memorial Hospital In Sheridan, we are lucky to have many services to support heart health, from the cardiology team at the Heart Center, to our Cardiac Catheterization Lab and state of...
Christmas Card Art Contest Winners
2019 Christmas Card Art Contest Winners: Izzy Dennee (left) and Faith Hetzer (right)December 2019 Congratulations to 5th graders Faith Hetzer from Meadowlark Elementary and Izzy Dennee from Sagebrush Elementary. They’re the winners of the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Christmas Card contest and...
Chuck Burgess – August Employee of the Month
August 2019 Basketball and running played a major role in Chuck Burgess’ life at Tongue River High School and at the University of Wyoming. He never considered it “working out” because he loved the game. The motivation was easy and...
Clay Smith, MD – New Emergency Department Physician
March 20, 2019Clay Smith, MD picked up a few shifts in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Emergency Department in December of 2018. As of February of this year, he has permanent status and is the most recent addition to the SMH...
Colon Cancer Awareness Month
March 20, 2019What is the most important thing you need to know about colon cancer? It is mostly preventable, through screening.March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and while it may not be the most glamorous topic for your upcoming dinner...
Community Benefit Report now Available
September 2019The FY2019 Community Benefit Report is now available. As the healthcare needs of the Sheridan community continue to grow and diversify, through continuous improvement, we strive to continually meet these needs and provide excellent patient-centered care every day. Our...
Congestive Heart Failure Explained
By Joseph Garcia, MD – Cardiologist from Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Heart Center February is Heart Month and it is particularly fitting that Sheridan Memorial Hospital has accomplished Accreditation by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for the treatment of congestive...
Congratulations to our 2019 Nurse Residency Graduates
L-R - Nicole Opitz, RN; Brandie Neufer, RN;Lacy Slusser, RN; Angel Vielhauer, RN; Teara Leibee, RN and Megan Perkins, RN. Six new registered nurses successfully completed the hospital's six-month Nurse Residency Program. Their graduation ceremony was held last week. This...
Dana’s Hope gives funds for cancer screening & early detection
From Left to Right: Welch Cancer Center (WCC) Nurse Practitioner Nina Beach, Dana’s Hope Committee Members Renea Parker, Amy LeDoux, Stacey Rozman, Dana Arney Dent, Hospital Foundation Ada Kirven, Dana’s Hope Committee Members Anita Schamber, Joanne Garnett, and Connie Goodwin,...
Denise’s Story
Denise Townsend: Fighting Forward It was pure chance that Denise Townsend’s breast cancer was discovered early. She didn’t have any
DEPRESSION
The holidays can be a joyful time, filled with laughter, fun, and togetherness. However, the holidays can bring despair to those who have lost
Dining for a Cause
Today the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation and Hospital staff, along with members of The Link ~ Partners in Pink Committee met up with the Wyoming Community Foundation, Frackelton’s and Kim Love to receive the proceeds from Monday’s Dining for a...
Doctor’s Day 2019: Why We Celebrate
March 20, 2019 March 30th is Doctor’s Day and is a time to thank our doctors for their passion, dedication, and commitment towards providing excellent healthcare to our community. Here at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we take this opportunity to acknowledge...
Doctor’s Day 2020 Is Almost Here! Help Us Thank Them
Why do we celebrate Doctor's Day each year? Learn more about celebrating Doctors in our community and how you can contribute a message of thanks from the comforts of your own home. National Doctors' Day falls every year on March...
Employee Celebrations October 2019
Thanks for all you do! October 2019 This month, Sheridan Memorial Hospital has spent time celebrating with some of the wonderful teams that exhibit excellence in their work every day. Join us in thanking them for their hard work and dedication,...
Foundation Assistance and Updates on COVID-19
These photographs of our SMH Team Members were taken prior to the required use of social distancing and masks. This is an unprecedented time for our community. A time for us to be level-headed, open-hearted, and focused on what we...
Foundation Board of Directors Elects New Officers for 2019
New Board President: Kristi Von Krosigk August 15, 2019 The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce its new officers and returning board members for the coming year, which began on July 1. According to Chief...
Free Financial Services Available at Your Hospital
August 2019 Medical bills don’t have to be scary. At Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH), our Patient Financial Advocates are available to help patients plan for current or upcoming medical expenses and gain access to financial assistance for various expenditures from...
From SMH Employees to Dedicated Volunteers
Many of our volunteers were very involved and well known as staff members before becoming SMH volunteers. They then want to stay active and involved with coworkers who have essentially become a staple or part of their lives. People become...
GIRL SCOUTS DONATE COOKIES TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Billings, MT.—April 22, 2020—Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) donated Girl Scout Cookies to Sheridan Memorial Hospital on April 23rd in an effort to provide a bright spot in the lives of healthcare workers during this pandemic. Location: Sheridan...
Giving Back, Community Focus Lead to Fellowship Accolades
Giving back to the community in which you live can be very rewarding. For those who have done it, you know how it feels and what it means to give of your time and talents. Dr. Kristopher Schamber says, “I...
Griffith Foundation Pledges $400,000 for Hospital’s MRI Suite
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation has received a $400,000 gift from the Vernon and Rowena Griffith Foundation for the upcoming MRI Suite and Equipment project. Plans for the new suite are underway, and the additional renovation and updated equipment will...
Health Talk Lunch & Learn: Women and Cardiovascular Disease
February is American Heart Month and there’s no better time to learn about women’s heart health. Heart Disease is the number one killer of women causing more deaths than cancer, including breast cancer. Heart Disease is on the rise in...
Health Tips for Dad – Happy Father’s Day from SMH!
If you have a dad, know a dad or are a dad… this is important. With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, it is the perfect time to celebrate Dad. Now we all know the stereotype that men don’t like...
Healthcare by Video
by Melanie Aksamit, Process Improvement Coordinator, and Kristopher Schamber, MD – both of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Internal Medicine Practice. Tele-health. Tele-medicine. Zoom. These are terms that have been thrown around frequently in the last few months. Chances are you have...
Heart Failure
January 23, 2019By Jennifer Graslie, a Physician Assistant with Sheridan Memorial Hospital Big Horn Heart CenterHeart failure is a prevalent disease affecting 3.7 million Americans. It is more prevalent than all forms of cancer combined. Heart failure occurs when fluid...
Heart Failure Education and Free Screenings
May 23, 2019 In an effort to educate the community about the risks associated with heart failure, Sheridan Memorial Hospital will hold a series of education sessions and free screenings for the public. This education includes risk factors that lead...
Helmsley Charitable Trust Grants $4.7m to Fund Life-Saving Technology in Rural Areas to Confront Cardiac Threat from COVID-19 and Sheridan Memorial Hospital a Recipient
Sheridan, WY (April 21st, 2020) – The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust announced today a multimillion-dollar effort to save the lives of COVID-19 patients and protect the frontline healthcare workers caring for them. The grant will fund...
Help For Those With Parkinson’s Disease
February 19, 2019 By Darrin Goyn, Physical Therapist at Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Wyoming Rehab. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease. The disease is due to a loss of dopamine, which is a chemical messenger responsible for transmitting signals within...
High Sugar Diet & Memory Decline
By Megan Sexton, RND Which came first: the junk food or the memory decline? This question is being investigated currently by researchers and has revealed a strong correlation between a diet high in sugar and saturated fat with decreased memory...
Home Care / Hospice Month
By Ann Aksamit, BSN, RN, CHPN - Sheridan Memorial Hospital Home Care & Hospice Manager November 2019 November is National Home Care and Hospice Month. One of the most important things a Hospice can do is educate the community about...
Hospice to Hold New Volunteer Training
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Seeks New Volunteers – Training to Be Held in Late OctoberSeptember 2019 Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Hospice will have a Volunteer Training in October. Potential volunteers and interested persons may attend the training before deciding to become a...