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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 Foundation welcomes three new board members

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text]The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members to its board of directors: Tami Afdahl, Chance Harris and Dr. Fred Lounsbury. Each brings a unique blend of professional expertise, leadership and...

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...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital welcomes Carol Gregory to Board of Trustees

[vc_row gap="0px" css_animation="none"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1787681074719{background-color: #7E054300 !important;}"]Sheridan Memorial Hospital proudly welcomes retired healthcare executive Carol Gregory to its Board of Trustees. Gregory began her five-year term in July 2026 and will serve through July 2031, bringing decades of hospital leadership experience...

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...

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 patient accounts manager discusses resources to help community navigate healthcare costs and coverage on Public Pulse

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Understanding health insurance can be challenging. Between deductibles, coverage options, medical bills, Medicare plans and enrollment periods, knowing where to start can sometimes feel overwhelming. Fortunately, Sheridan County residents don’t have to navigate those decisions alone. Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Patient...

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

Spring gardening and spine health

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] Spring is here, and many people are starting to plan what they’ll plant in their gardens. Gardening is not only a rewarding hobby, but also a great way to relieve stress and improve overall well-being. For many individuals,...

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...

Taking care of skin at every age

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

Talking about Saving Lives

It may not be the most glamorous subject, but talking about colorectal cancer saves lives. Unlike many cancers, we have effective tools to help

Taylor’s Story

Taylor Wendtland came to Wyoming Rehab after living with moderate to severe low back pain for nearly 10 years. The pain affected his ability to participate

Testosterone, to treat or not to treat?

The use of natural testosterone and testosterone supplements has skyrocketed the past few years. Dr. Christopher Prior offers his insights on this

The 2023 Link Partners in Pink: Supporting Comfort and Care for Cancer Patients in Your Community

Saturday, October 21st, the Sheridan Memorial

The Food Group partners with SMH to provide pantry to patients

When families or individuals struggle to afford food for the next meal, it becomes difficult to focus on

The Health Benefits of Volunteering

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital volunteers are an integral part of our daily routine. During National Volunteer Week in April, we were pleased to honor the over 100 hardworking individuals who give us their time and talents every day. During these...

The Muths’ story

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]After giving birth to spontaneous fraternal triplets in 2019, local educator and mother of four girls Meg Muth thought her family’s biggest surprises were behind her. Then she discovered she was pregnant again — this time with a little...

The Patient Portal: Knowledge is Power…

The Patient Portal: Knowledge is Power…but knowledge is more powerful when we put it into

The Straight Facts about Osteoporosis

By Autumn Barrett, PA-C – Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine October 2019 Your body, like mine and everyone else we know, certainly wasn’t made to last eternity… obviously. However, there are steps that can be taken to help with the...

The Transitional Care Team – Preparing Patients for a Successful Transition Home

Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s (SMH’s) Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is a hospital-based short-term

Tim Doolin’s story

While commercials often highlight allergy season by depicting an array of green grasses, flowers and pollen floating through the air, the timing of allergy

Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Visit

Written by Kristopher Schamber, MD - Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine PracticeApril 17, 2019 A medical appointment is one of the most important interactions a person has in any given day, and most visits are complicated with a great deal...

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