Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) continues to maintain readiness to care for our community throughout the COVID pandemic. Ensuring that SMH has the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and taking the necessary precautions to keep patients and visitors safe remains a...
Welcome to Sheridan Memorial Hospital
1401 West 5th St. Sheridan, WY — 307.672.1000
All posts by SMHWPadmin
SMH Employees Give Back
Sheridan Memorial Hospital staff are very grateful for all the wonderful things our community has done for us during the pandemic. There have been so many businesses, organizations, and individuals who have given to us, that Chad Slyngstad, one of...
SMH Employees Give Back 2019
Every year the employees of Sheridan Memorial Hospital find ways to give back by raising money for, or partnering with, good causes for the Sheridan Community. 2019 was no exception, this year SMH employees raised around $ 46,000 and donated...
SMH Has Heart – Hospital Receives Heart Failure Accreditation
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has awarded SMH the Heart Failure Accreditation based on the hospital’s competence and specific standards that are in place to provide excellent care to patients with...
SMH Physician Served in NY During Pandemic
By Cheryl Varner, M.D. I am a physician in the Navy reserves just returning to Wyoming from serving in New York City. I was deployed to the Javits New York Medical Station in early April and began seeing COVID patients...
SMH Seeking Donations of PPE – Homemade Masks
Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) continues to be diligent in ensuring the hospital is fully resourced to take care of the community. The community has reached out in unprecedented ways to offer their help. “We have received offers from all across...
SMH Updates Visitation Policy
Since March 23, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has had a no visitation policy with the goal of protecting patients and employees during the COVID pandemic. As the community begins to open back up and restrictions are loosened, the visitation policy...
SMH Urgent Care on the Move
Since the Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Urgent Care opened in 2013, patient traffic has more than tripled. This growth is the leading reason SMH Urgent Care will be re-locating to a new office located south of the hospital at 1435...
Stay Hydrated – Stay Healthy
July 17, 2019Written by Sandy Fuller, Wellness Coordinator at Sheridan Memorial HospitalAre you getting enough water every day? In the hot summer months, keeping your body hydrated can improve your overall health.As the temperatures begin to rise, it’s important for...
Student Organization Makes a Difference
January 23, 2019 On Friday, December 14, 2018, students from Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) group presented proceeds from their fundraising efforts to Sheridan Memorial Hospital representatives. The students gave a check for $1,500 to the hospital’s Welch Cancer...
TeleStroke System
May 22, 2019 Written by Ian Hunter, MD at Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine I’m often amazed by how little patients fear the thought of a significant health event such as heart attack. In contrast, the toughest rancher’s voice will...
Thank You to the Heart of our Community
April 24, 2020 Communities around the world are facing extreme circumstances and ranges of emotion as we experience the realities of COVID-19. Many of us turn to the news to compare reports and statistics of each state and the impacts...
Thank You to the Heart of our Community – Continued!
Sheridan Memorial Hospital and The Foundation continue to be humbled by the generous offers of support from every corner of Sheridan County and beyond. In every monetary contribution, in-kind gift, expression of support, selfless donation of your supplies, meals for...
Thank You to the SMH Human Resources Department
A heartfelt, THANK YOU to our Human Resources department. Healthcare Human Resources Week–the third week of March–is designated to recognize human resources professionals in healthcare organizations for their important role. We salute our HR department for the many ways they...
The 2nd Annual Rex Martin Memorial Community Raffle Raises $1,500 for Hospital’s Cardiac Care Programs
Thursday, August 16th, at Sheridan’s 3rd Thursday, the Rex Martin Memorial Raffle concluded with a celebration and drawing for the prizes donated by many local businesses. Ryan Martin, Rex’s son, organized the 2nd Annual effort, which included members of his...
The Foundation’s 2019 Gratitude Report
December 18, 2019 Our Gratitude tells the story of how your gifts are responsible for ensuring excellent patient care for our community. Our Board President’s account of the kindness and care her family received is just one of the many...
The Generosity of 2019 to Live On in 2020
Small actions make a big difference. As we close the chapter on 2019 and open to the opportunities ahead in 2020, our community made countless efforts to ensure that the past year’s legacy continues to live on. Read more about...
The Hawks Pink the Rink Night Raises Awareness and $4,275 for Cancer Screening and Early Detection Programs at Sheridan Memorial Hospital”
Friday, October 4, the Sheridan Hawks, our community’s new Junior A Hockey Team, hosted the 1st Annual Pink the Rink Night at the Whitney Rink in the M&M’s Center. Not only are the team members competitive on the ice, the team...
The Health Benefits of Volunteering
At Sheridan Memorial Hospital volunteers are an integral part of our daily routine. During National Volunteer Week in April, we were pleased to honor the over 100 hardworking individuals who give us their time and talents every day. During these...
The Michael And Nancy Naus Story
“9-1-1, What Is Your Emergency?”“I need help! I just found my husband face down on the floor! He is blue
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Celebrates 16 Years of Employee Partner Contributions
December 2019 On Thursday, December 12, Sheridan Memorial Hospital employees gathered for a special breakfast and celebrated their contributions to the hospital’s Foundation. Currently over 516 staff members participate in this unique philanthropic program and donate through biweekly payroll deductions. In...
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Hosts a Successful Hole-In-One for Healthcare Golf Tournament
Sheridan, WY- On Friday, July 6, 136 golfers along with hospital volunteers gathered at The Powder Horn to raise awareness and funds for patient care programs at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. The Foundation’s 9th Annual Golf Tournament was held on a...
The Straight Facts about Osteoporosis
By Autumn Barrett, PA-C – Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine October 2019 Your body, like mine and everyone else we know, certainly wasn’t made to last eternity… obviously. However, there are steps that can be taken to help with the...
Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Visit
Written by Kristopher Schamber, MD - Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine PracticeApril 17, 2019 A medical appointment is one of the most important interactions a person has in any given day, and most visits are complicated with a great deal...
Transitional Care Unit – Helping You Achieve Your Goals to Go Home
by Lacey Johnson, MSN, RN, Medical-Surgical Manager at Sheridan Memorial Hospital TCU is, most often, a short-term care facility for medically complex patients who are transitioning from the hospital to home. At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, our TCU is designed to...
Transitions of Care
by Kristopher Schamber, MD at Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine Practice November 2019 Transitions of care from one’s current living environment to another often is one of the biggest decisions a person or their care partner must make. Transitions can...
Trap Shooters Raise $4,200
Cancer Shoot Event Coordinators Sherrie Johnson, Sally Labore & Tracy LandeisAugust 8, 2019 The organizers of an Annual Cancer Benefit Trap Shoot recently delivered a check for $4,200 to the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation as a result of funds raised...
Two of our Own Earn Nursing Awards
October 2019We are excited to announce that Nina Beach and Dee Gilson were recognized at the Annual Wyoming Nurses Association Nursing Summit & Convention in Lander earlier this month.Nina Beach, AOCNP, Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing - This award is conferred on...
Volunteer Appreciation
April 17, 2019 National Volunteer week falls in April of each year and provides an opportunity for organizations around the country, to celebrate the impact of their selfless and inspirational Volunteers. At Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) our volunteers are the...
Volunteering At SMH: A Service Mission
April is National Volunteer Month and Sheridan Memorial Hospital is thankful for all of our wonderful volunteers. This month we’re highlighting one of the newest members of the SMH volunteer family, Aaron Jensen. After graduating from high school in 2019,...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – Hannah Hall, MD
This Month’s Working on Wellness Employee of the Month is Internal Medicine’s Hannah Hall, MD! Hannah prioritizes her health not only for herself, but for her family, patients, and staff as well. She discussed the importance of priorities, a healthy...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – A Revisit with Lori Bird
Two years ago, Lori was chosen as one of our first W.O.W employees of the month after starting her health and wellness journey. One of her biggest motivators has been to keep up with her son Sean. After becoming a...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – Darrin Goyn
This month’s W.O.W Employee of the Month is Wyoming Rehab Physical Therapist, Darrin Goyn. Wellness has been a part of Darrin’s life from a young age and running was and continues to be, one of his favorite activities. “I grew...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – Gregg McAdoo, M.D., FACOG
This month’s W.O.W Employee of the Month is the Women’s Clinic’s Gregg McAdoo, M.D., FACOG! Dr. McAdoo is motivated to maintain his health and wellness so that he can continue to do the activities that he loves. “As we get...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – July 2020 – The Amazing Race Winners
This month’s W.O.W Employees of the Month are the “Home Girls” from Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Home Care, who won the hospital’s Spring Wellness Challenge, “The Amazing Race ‘Round Wyoming.” Casi Morgareidge, Shannon Stellingwerf, Jill Hegy and Martha Cover-Killian all competed...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – Sarah Opitz, PharmD
This month’s W.O.W Employee of the Month is Welch Cancer Center Pharmacist, Sarah Opitz. As a mom to three young girls, Sarah was motivated by her family to start her wellness journey. “Family is huge for me. I wanted to...
We Stay at Work for You, Please Stay at Home for Us
These photographs of our SMH Team Members were taken prior to the required use of social distancing and masks. Federal, state, and local leaders as well as leaders in the healthcare industry have been asking a lot from our citizens...
Wear Pink Day
October 14, 2019 The 11th annual Link – Partners in Pink is almost here! Celebrate with us by making sure you’re registered for the October 19th run/walk, and show your support by wearing YOUR pink during our community wide “WEAR...
Welch Cancer Center Garden: AmeriCorps Volunteers Build Pathways
The Americorp Volunteers are back in Sheridan from May 26 thru July 10th with Habitat for Humanity as their sponsor. They are here to help Habitat build housing as part of their mission that ranges from rebuilding forest trails in...
Welch Cancer Center Offers Monthly Survivorship Courses
If you have had cancer, are receiving on-going cancer treatment or are closely connected to someone who is a cancer survivor, we invite you to join us. The courses are designed to help those affected by cancer adjust to the...
Welcome Jeff Shideman
New Family Nurse Practitioner December 2019 Jeff Shideman is a new Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine Practice, but he’s no stranger to Sheridan or Wyoming. Originally from Minneapolis, Shideman moved out West for a position...
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea and should it be treated?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep-disordered breathing. It is
Working on Wellness Employee of the Month – Dr. John Addlesperger
March 20, 2019 To Dr. Addlesperger, wellness encompasses doing a myriad of activities that help you feel good, stress less, sleep better, and connect with others. He says, "Incorporating a healthy lifestyle can have a hugely positive effect on our...
WORKING ON WELLNESS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH – JENNY HEUCK, RN
May 22, 2019 Congratulations to Jenny Heuck, RN Case Manager for being selected as the May Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Jenny exhibits wellness and balance in every way. Jenny grew up in Eastern Montana on a cattle...
Working on Wellness Employee of the Month – Lisa Mohatt
April 17, 2019 Congratulations to Lisa Mohatt, Physical Therapist at Wyoming Rehab for being selected as the April Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Lisa Mohatt is a Physical Therapist at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab and is an...
Working on Wellness Employee of the Month – Nury Quevedo
January 23, 2019 The ups and downs of life happen to everyone and at times it can bring us a lot of stress. For Nury Quevedo, an Administrative Assistant at Big Horn Mountain Medicine and Nursing Student, her biggest stress...
Working On Wellness Employee of the Month – Kimberly George
Congratulations to Kimberly George, RN in Nursery/Women’s Health for being selected at the June Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Kim is a knowledgeable wellness role model for her peers, friends, and family. About KimKim is originally from Pocatello,...
Working On Wellness Employee of the Month – Sarah Sommers
July 17, 2019 Congratulations to Sarah Sommers, Registered Dietitian for being selected as the July Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Sarah is a passionate wellness educator, motivated marathon runner, and sets an outstanding example of wellness for her...
WOW Employee of the Month – Kim Gilbert
Our W.O.W Employee of the Month for June is Kim Gilbert, Nurse Practitioner at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Internal Medicine practice. Kim recently completed a Post Master’s Certification program in Adult Gerontology Acute Care and passed her boards a couple of...
WOW Employee of the Month – Megan Ripley
While the hot, summer month of August melts away and we rush on with the hope of cooler days, Sheridan Memorial Hospital would like to slow down for a moment to celebrate August’s WOW Employee of the Month: Megan Ripley....