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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

Michael Kinney, MD— Talks about a new beginning for Behavioral Health in Sheridan

When Dr. Michael Kinney and his wife, Lindsay, first

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...

October is National Physical Therapy Month

Celebrating Physical Therapist at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab

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...

Options for Care

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

Pediatric Partnerships

Primary care is not a specific specialty, but rather a style of medical practice with a focus on addressing a majority of personal health care needs, through

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Treatment for Urinary and Bowel Incontinence and Pain in the Pelvic Area

The term “Pelvic Floor Health” encompasses

Personalized Healthcare for All Ages at SMH Primary Care

Listen to what Dr. Emily Denney & Dr. Erica Rinker share about Healthcare for All Ages at SMH Primary Care!

Preventing Archers Shoulder

The fall season is rapidly approaching and for many Wyoming residents, that means hunting season. Hunting with archery equipment

Preventing Dehydration

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,

Preventing Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

Urgent Care physician, Dr. David Nickerson, offers up these keys to preventing heat stroke and heat

Protect yourself from the effects of wildfire smoke this summer

SHERIDAN – Living in the West, most have become accustomed to the haze that fills the skies in the

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...

Rehab can help Patients Before, During and After Cancer Treatment

Wyoming Rehab’s Cancer Rehab Program is appropriate for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Special considerations are made based on diagnosis.

Respiratory Disease

There are a number of different respiratory diseases and associated treatments in adults, though a few are much more common than

Robert’s Story

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

Safety preserves summer fun

Children have left the classroom for the summer. Families are spending more time outside. Implementing some basic summer safety measures

SameDay Health & Imaging now open seven days a week

SameDay Health & Imaging opened Dec. 3, welcoming patients seeking walk-in health care

SameDay Health to open Dec. 3, featuring extended hours throughout the week

SHERIDAN – The team at SameDay Health &

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 Green House: A place to thrive

At Sheridan Green House, Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s long-term care facility, staff provide

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Earns CMS 5-Star Rating

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH)

Sheridan Memorial Hospital earns Hospice CAHPS Honors Award

Sheridan Memorial Hospital recently received recognition for its hospice services, recognizing the

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Encourages Flu Vaccinations In Community

It’s that time of year. The school year is underway, days have become cooler and flu season has begun. While scheduling time to receive your

Sheridan Memorial Hospital expanding access to patient-directed blood draws

SHERIDAN – Sheridan Memorial Hospital will expand the times and locations patient-directed lab draws

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors Approves $425,700 to Fund Nuclear Medicine Camera

Thanks to the generous legacy gift from the

Simplify, focus on what’s important to feel more connected during the holidays

We know there is a lot of pressure on people to enjoy themselves during the holidays. The season

SMH Awarded $5.9 Million State Grant to Enhance Mental Healthcare in Sheridan County

SMH Awarded $5.9 Million State Grant to Enhance Mental Healthcare in Sheridan County – Hospital to

SMH Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Opens New Space

The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation staff at Sheridan Memorial Hospital are excited to announce the opening of a new rehabilitation

SMH COVID-19 Testing moves to Urgent Care on Burton Street

Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Covid-19 testing is now being done at the hospital’s Urgent Care

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...

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