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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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
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...
Transitional Care – Not Just Hip & Knee Replacements
When you think of excellent health care, you think of Sheridan. This not only applies to your Emergency Room visits or the birth of newborns
Transitional Care Expansion – Approaching the Fundraising Finish Line
Due to the generous contributions over the past seven months, The Foundation is nearing the finish line of the Transitional Care Expansion Campaign.
Transitioning Home from Transitional Care
From changes to one’s daily schedule to the adjustments necessary to return home – Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s transitional care
Traveler Requires Appendectomy; SMH Care Team Gets Him Back On The Road Next Day
Each year, Sheridan County welcomes thousands of
Understanding Addiction and Recovery– Seeking Treatment is the First Step
September is National Recovery Month. I hope this column is helpful to you in understanding addiction and recovery. Mr. B is a polite, quiet
Understanding DEXA Scans (Bone Densitometry)
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation
Understanding Medicare supplements
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] For many adults approaching age 65, Medicare enrollment can feel overwhelming. Between the flood of mailers, phone calls and advertisements for different plans, it can be difficult to know where to begin — or what coverage is truly...
Understanding Ultrasounds
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Ultrasound is a safe, painless imaging tool that helps providers evaluate many different organs and soft tissues throughout the body. Sheridan Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound services — not limited to pregnancy — to support the diagnosis...
Understanding, planning for long-term care
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] Written by Valerie Cates, the case management and utilization review manager at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Are you or someone you love aging and hoping to remain independent at home? It is natural to have concerns about safety, health...
Urgent Care Physician Receives FAA Aviation Medical Examiner Certification
David Nickerson, MD, urgent care physician at SMH, has completed the necessary training through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
W.O.W Employee of the Month – Hannah Hall, MD
This Month’s Working on Wellness Employee of the Month is Internal Medicine’s Hannah Hall, MD! Hannah prioritizes her health not only for herself, but for her family, patients, and staff as well. She discussed the importance of priorities, a healthy...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – A Revisit with Lori Bird
Two years ago, Lori was chosen as one of our first W.O.W employees of the month after starting her health and wellness journey. One of her biggest motivators has been to keep up with her son Sean. After becoming a...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – Darrin Goyn
This month’s W.O.W Employee of the Month is Wyoming Rehab Physical Therapist, Darrin Goyn. Wellness has been a part of Darrin’s life from a young age and running was and continues to be, one of his favorite activities. “I grew...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – Gregg McAdoo, M.D., FACOG
This month’s W.O.W Employee of the Month is the Women’s Clinic’s Gregg McAdoo, M.D., FACOG! Dr. McAdoo is motivated to maintain his health and wellness so that he can continue to do the activities that he loves. “As we get...