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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

Primary Care offering Flu Shot Fridays

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

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

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...

Recognizing signs of a heart attack

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and heart attacks—also known as myocardial infarctions — are one of its most

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 celebrates first year serving community

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

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...

Screenings save lives; community carries us forward

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

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...

Sexually transmitted disease testing

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

Sheridan Green House welcomes new Director of Nursing Kate Winn

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

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 adds Da Vinci 5 to robotics program

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]When robotic-assisted surgery was introduced at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in 2022, it represented a bold investment in the future of local healthcare. At the time, three surgeons began using a single robotic system to perform advanced minimally invasive procedures...

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 celebrates Behavioral Health with groundbreaking

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

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 expands advanced imaging capabilities with new 3 Tesla MRI

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

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 Hospice seeks new volunteers, training set for late September

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

SMH Kicks Off HealtheLife Fridays October 21st at Primary Care

This Friday, October 21, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) launches an expanded

SMH Offers Free Childbirth Education Classes Year-Round

Having a baby can be overwhelming. That is the reason why Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has offered childbirth education classes to help

SMH Primary Care Complements Current SMH Service Offerings

Sheridan Memorial Hospital announces the late summer opening of a new Primary Care practice to serve patients of all ages in downtown Sheridan

SMH’s Outpatient Nutrition Services & Sustainable Nutrition for YOU!

Listen to what Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jordan McCoy, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES from Sheridan Memorial Hospital shares about SMH’s

SMH’s Own Megan Ripley, RN Shares Her Journey of Wellness & Diabetes

Stacy’s Story

Stacy Windon was a recent patient in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Below is her experience in her own words.

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...

Stay On Your Feet This Fall

More than one out of four older adults fall each year. These falls are NOT a normal part of aging and are serious and costly, causing broken bones

Staying safe in summer heat

For many of us, the summer months bring outdoor activities we have been looking forward to throughout the colder months. However, it is

Street Fentanyl vs Emergency Department Fentanyl

Newsworthy stories about pharmaceutical misuse and abuse can add an extra layer of complexity to our daily doctor-patient

Stroke Awareness – What can you do? Know the risk factors.

In our country, someone experiences a stroke every 40 seconds. This debilitating and deadly injury to the brain causes a U.S. death every 3.5

Support for COVID-19 Patients Admitted at SMH & Their Families

We know how important you are in the healing of your loved one. The following guide is intended to

Support your feet, ankles—they do more than support us.

I can’t walk! How often do you overlook the importance of your foot and ankle until pain or

Supporting empowered birth experiences at SMH

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]For decades, Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Women’s Health nurses have guided families as they welcome new babies. Now, two of those nurses—Jeanna Duncan, MSN, RNC-OB, SpBCBP, and Cassie Aust, RN, CLC, SpBCBP—bring an added level of expertise to labor and...