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Funds Available to Help With Cost of Cancer Screenings

Sometimes it can seem overwhelming when it comes to your own personal healthcare. But there are resources out there to help those in need.

Give The Gift Of Peace Of Mind

If you could provide comfort to your loved ones in a time of pain or sadness, would you? Making decisions about your own health care and medical

Gun Safety Info & Tips

With hunting season upon us, the Trauma Team at Sheridan Memorial Hospital provides these tips for Gun Safety.

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...

Healthy Gut

Today we will be talking about gut health. The gut, or gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract, generally refers to the stomach, through the small and

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 – A Little Bit of Prevention Goes a Long Way

As we approach World Heart Day, September 29, a day created to spread awareness about

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...

Heart Warming Messages About Our Nurses

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.

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...

Honoring Certified Nursing Assistants

National Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) week is June 14-20, 2023. This week is a way to honor those who work in this demanding

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 Never Too Late For Realistic Healthy Habits

As we progress through life, our food choices are formed and molded by many different factors. Food choices are dictated by habit, preferences,

It’s Not Glamorous, but Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives

It may not be the most glamorous subject, but talking about colorectal cancer saves lives. Among cancer affecting both men and women, colorectal

Jade’s Story

Jade Stanley, a local Sheridan resident, is the first Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) patient to undergo hysterectomy surgery using state-

January – Thyroid Awareness Month

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

Jason Ackerman, MD — Talks About Alcohol Use Disorder, Available Treatments, and MORE!

Listen to what Dr. Jason Ackerman shares about

Jason Ackerman, MD — Talks About Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Addiction and Internal Medicine

Listen to what Dr. Jason Ackerman shares about

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...

Joint Friendly Exercises to Avoid Pain While Increasing Activity

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

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...

Keep A List: Why Your Medications Matter

As a patient there is one question you should be asked every time you see a provider: “What

Kelly Lieb, DMSc, PA-C, Talks About Prioritizing Patient Experience

Listen to Kelly Lieb, Director of Patient Experience at Sheridan Memorial Hospital talk about

Kevin’s Story

Sheridan Memorial Hospital takes your health seriously. This inspiring story reminds us that if you think you may be having a heart attack…

Learning about Testicular Cancer

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

Let’s Talk Strokes

May is National Stroke Awareness Month with a goal to increase awareness around this very important public health problem. It is estimated

Listen to Christopher M. Prior, Family Physician, Talk About Back To School Immunizations

Listen to what Christopher Prior, Family Physician at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Primary Care

Matt’s Story

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

Medical Device Recall Notification – Sleep and Respiratory Care Update from Philips Respironics

Sheridan Memorial Hospital has been advised of a

Medicare and Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Resources

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...

Meet Dr. Erin Henderson And Listen To What She Shares About Preventive Healthcare

Meet Dr. Erin Henderson and listen to what she

Moms Supporting Moms

Healthcare providers at Sheridan Memorial Hospital and its clinics often hear from patients about the emotional and physical challenges

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 Addiction Medicine and Recovery Clinic Opens at SMH

Dr. Jason Ackerman has been practicing medicine in Sheridan for the past 8 years and has been a mainstay in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital

New Audiology Services at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic

Trouble hearing? Learn about our new audiology services and what options might be available to help you.

New Digital Physician Directory

New Internal Medicine Physician, Elise Sylar, MD

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.

New Robotic-Assisted Surgery Program at Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Patients can now access state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical technology right here

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...

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