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...
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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...
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...
Today we will be talking about gut health. The gut, or gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract, generally refers to the stomach, through the small and
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...
As we approach World Heart Day, September 29, a day created to spread awareness about
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...
Some of life’s biggest moments are spent with a nurse. National Nurses Week provides the perfect opportunities to celebrate the nurses who care for us, our friends and our families.
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...
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...
National Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) week is June 14-20, 2023. This week is a way to honor those who work in this demanding
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...
As we progress through life, our food choices are formed and molded by many different factors. Food choices are dictated by habit, preferences,
It may not be the most glamorous subject, but talking about colorectal cancer saves lives. Among cancer affecting both men and women, colorectal
Jade Stanley, a local Sheridan resident, is the first Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) patient to undergo hysterectomy surgery using state-
In this new year, we want to remind you to take care of yourself. With all of the talk and concern about the COVID-19 virus, it’s a very confusing
Listen to what Dr. Jason Ackerman shares about
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...
If 2020 knocked you off your fitness routine or reminded you of the importance of starting one, read on. A common barrier for individuals wanting
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...
Listen to Kelly Lieb, Director of Patient Experience at Sheridan Memorial Hospital talk about
Sheridan Memorial Hospital takes your health seriously. This inspiring story reminds us that if you think you may be having a heart attack…
April is Testicular Cancer awareness month. Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumor among males age 15-34 years old. The American Cancer Society estimates almost 10,000
May is National Stroke Awareness Month with a goal to increase awareness around this very important public health problem. It is estimated
Listen to what Christopher Prior, Family Physician at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Primary Care
The challenges that come with a debilitating injury are more than physical. The mental challenges of not being able to do things that came easy prior
Sheridan Memorial Hospital has been advised of a
By Cashlee Cates, Financial Advocate Supervisor at Sheridan Memorial Hospital There are two different but important, health insurance enrollment periods this time of year. The first is the open enrollment period for Medicare, which runs from October 15 through December...
Healthcare providers at Sheridan Memorial Hospital and its clinics often hear from patients about the emotional and physical challenges
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...
Dr. Jason Ackerman has been practicing medicine in Sheridan for the past 8 years and has been a mainstay in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital
Trouble hearing? Learn about our new audiology services and what options might be available to help you.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Elise Sylar to the staff at Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine. She is now accepting appointments for adults and adolescents 16 and over. Please call 307.675.2650 Option 4 to schedule your appointment today.
Patients can now access state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical technology right here
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...
Celebrating Physical Therapist at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab
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...
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
The term “Pelvic Floor Health” encompasses
Listen to what Dr. Emily Denney & Dr. Erica Rinker share about Healthcare for All Ages at SMH Primary Care!
The fall season is rapidly approaching and for many Wyoming residents, that means hunting season. Hunting with archery equipment
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,
Urgent Care physician, Dr. David Nickerson, offers up these keys to preventing heat stroke and heat
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...
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...
Wyoming Rehab’s Cancer Rehab Program is appropriate for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Special considerations are made based on diagnosis.
There are a number of different respiratory diseases and associated treatments in adults, though a few are much more common than
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
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 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...