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...
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One year later: Judy’s story
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] Nearly one year after undergoing a total ankle replacement with Sheridan Orthopedics’ podiatrist, Daniel Peterson, DPM, FACFAS, equine veterinarian Judy Merriott, DVM, credits both the procedure and Dr. Peterson with restoring her quality of life and getting her...
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
Passing the torch: Generations of therapists shape care at SMH
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, serving the community with excellent, patient-centered care often goes far beyond medications, appointments and surgeries. It’s made possible through mentorship, teamwork and generations of shared experience among staff. Within the Wyoming Rehab team, four “generations”...
Patient, family advisory councils help shape future of healthcare
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
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
Protect yourself from ticks and tick-borne illnesses
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] By Christopher Prior, DO, FAAFP, CAQSM, a physician at Sheridan Memorial Hospital's SameDay Health & Imaging clinic. A very mild winter and early runoff has invited an early tick season here. Colorado tick fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever...
Protein misconceptions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] Written by Sarah Sommers, an outpatient dietitian diabetes education coordinator at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. When it comes to macronutrients, popular culture has put protein in the spotlight. With the recent release of the “2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans”...
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...
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
Ride smart: Common mountain biking injuries and how to avoid them
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] By Jeremy Zebroski, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Sheridan Orthopedic Associates. The sun is shining and trails have dried out, which means Wyoming’s mountain biking season is in full swing. Mountain biking offers various health and fitness benefits...
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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] SameDay Health & Imaging will celebrate its one-year anniversary this December — marking a full year of delivering excellent, patient-centered care to the Sheridan community. Since opening its doors in December 2024, SDHI has become a trusted resource...
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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]By Keshia Strauch is a mammography technician at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. October always carries deep meaning for many in our community. It is recognized nationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and each year on the third Friday of October...
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 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 celebrates new behavioral health center with open house
[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1782829684594{margin-right: 35px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]Sheridan Memorial Hospital welcomed community members, donors, healthcare partners and local leaders Wednesday for an open house celebrating the completion of construction on Helmsley Behavioral Health Center, known as The Path, the new facility that will...
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
Sheridan Memorial Hospital named among top 20
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] SHERIDAN – Sheridan Memorial Hospital was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country. This is the third time Sheridan Memorial Hospital has been recognized in the top 20 since 2016, having...
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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Sheridan Memorial Hospital has introduced a new 3 Tesla (3T) MRI machine, doubling the magnetic strength of its current system and bringing cutting-edge imaging capabilities typically found in large medical centers to the Sheridan community. Sharper images, shorter...