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...
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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...
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GIVES $50,000 TO SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT PROJECT
February 26, 2016 – The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary presented donations totaling $50,000 to the hospital at its annual meeting today at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. With today’s gift, the Auxiliary surpassed the half million mark with nearly $550,000 in total...
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Hospital Foundation Announces Leadership and Board Developments for 2020
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 July 1, 2020. According to Chief Development Officer Cody Sinclair, “we are excited to have...
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 Foundation Receives Challenge Gift from the William F. and Lorene W. Welch Foundation to Launch Project Heartbeat
Interventional cardiology technology is evolving rapidly with new advancements and innovation to improve care. A recent $150,000 gift from the William F. and Lorene W. Welch Foundation is the initial donation toward the $300,000 equipment campaign goal to support the...
Hospital’s ICU Project Receives Funding
On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation presented the Hospital’s Board of Trustees and CEO Mike McCafferty with contributions toward the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) expansion project of $1.5 million. According to Ada Kirven, SMH Foundation Executive...
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...
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.
Join Us for Health Talk on November 14th
By Cheryl Relaford, Patient Account Manager at Sheridan Memorial Hospital November 2019 Healthcare costs can be scary. When you lack health insurance coverage, you find yourself worrying what will happen if you or a family member becomes ill. You avoid...
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,...
KC McKenzie – Working on Wellness Employee of the Month
December WOW Employee of the Month- KC McKenzie, Wound Care PA-C December 2019A year and a half ago KC had a wake-up call about his health via his results from the annual hospital wellness blood screen. “I always knew I...
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...
Mark’s Story
“The one thing I wanted most after the horse riding accident was to be able to get back to roping.”
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...
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...
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 Family Nurse Practitioner – Rebekah Montgomery, FNP
June 17, 2019 Serving others is evident in Rebekah Montgomery’s approach to healthcare. She is a new Family Nurse Practitioner at Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine. When you work in healthcare, many important factors must be in place to choose...
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...
NEW Transitional Care Unit Set to Open this Summer
Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) strives to meet community and regional demand for patient care. In recent years we have become even more aware
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
SMH Diabetes Education Program Coordinator, Sarah Sommers, Laura Ferries, MD and SMH Diabetes Education Nurse, Katie Hiller work to help those with diabetes in our community. Diabetes Awareness Month November 2019 Fast Facts: · Over 100 million adults in the...
November WOW Employee of the Month – Liz Mahoney
Liz Mahoney – Director of Quality at Sheridan Memorial Hospital November 2019 Physical Health Impacts Mental HealthLiz has always enjoyed being active - from swimming competitively growing up to running track in high school. Seven years ago exercise took on...
October WOW Employee of the Month
October 2019 Approximately 3 ½ years ago, Brady was given the challenge to participate in the “Run to the Pub.” Thinking that it was probably a time to make some changes in her life, she committed to doing the run...
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...
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...
Over 800 attend The Link to support the fight against all cancers
November 2019 On Saturday, October 19th the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted The Link - Partners in Pink, its 11th annual run/walk to raise awareness and funding for cancer screening and early detection. During the beautiful fall day, more than...
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...
Pat’s Story
Local Journalist, Historian Touts Caring Medical Staff Cardiology care at Sheridan Memorial Hospital is second to none according to local
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
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...
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...
Pink Night at Sheridan WYO Rodeo
Sheridan Memorial Hospital employees, volunteers, and friends spent a balmy Thursday night at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo for Pink Night - spreading the word about the importance of early cancer detection and screening. Free PINK cooling towels were given out...
Random Acts of Kindness
February 15, 2019 At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, it is part of our vision for this organization to maintain a Culture of Kindness. From interactions with patients we aid or the community members, we interact with while having lunch; it’s the...
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...
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...
Ron’s Story
Ron Richter gives us an update on how he is doing over 4 years after his heart attack.
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...
September WOW Employee of the Month Home Care/Hospice Team
September 2019 This month we have selected the entire Home Care / Hospice Team as our “Employee of the Month.” Teamwork is strong in the Homecare / Hospice Department at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. The group has developed an ability to...
Sheridan College Athletes Give Back to Our Community
Yesterday, members of the Sheridan College Basketball program delivered a $1,000 check to the Welch Cancer Center (WCC) for the Patient Comfort Care Program. The funds were raised earlier in the year at a 2017 3 Point Challenge Basketball Game....
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 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 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 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 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 named among Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals for 2026 by Chartis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]The Chartis Center for Rural Health recently celebrated Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) as a 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, marking the 10th time SMH has earned the recognition since Chartis began the program in 2016. SMH earned...