[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...
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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...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – July 2020 – The Amazing Race Winners
This month’s W.O.W Employees of the Month are the “Home Girls” from Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Home Care, who won the hospital’s Spring Wellness Challenge, “The Amazing Race ‘Round Wyoming.” Casi Morgareidge, Shannon Stellingwerf, Jill Hegy and Martha Cover-Killian all competed...
W.O.W Employee of the Month – Sarah Opitz, PharmD
This month’s W.O.W Employee of the Month is Welch Cancer Center Pharmacist, Sarah Opitz. As a mom to three young girls, Sarah was motivated by her family to start her wellness journey. “Family is huge for me. I wanted to...
WBCI Awards Community Grant for Welch Cancer Center Navigation Program and Breast Boutique
Did you know that breast cancer is one of the few
We Can Text! Confirm, Reschedule, Cancel, or Ask Questions About Appointments
Sheridan Memorial Clinics now offer text
We Stay at Work for You, Please Stay at Home for Us
These photographs of our SMH Team Members were taken prior to the required use of social distancing and masks. Federal, state, and local leaders as well as leaders in the healthcare industry have been asking a lot from our citizens...
We Welcome Dr. Emily Denney to SMH Primary Care
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Emily Denney, DO, to the Primary Care
Welch Cancer Center Offers Monthly Survivorship Courses
If you have had cancer, are receiving on-going cancer treatment or are closely connected to someone who is a cancer survivor, we invite you to join us. The courses are designed to help those affected by cancer adjust to the...
Welch Cancer Center partnerships ensure seamless care during equipment upgrade.
Since the Welch Cancer Center opened its
What I’ve learned from our elders
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Kim DeGraw is the activities director at Sheridan Green House, a long-term care facility operated by Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Before beginning work as an activities director at Sheridan Green House, I held the same assumptions many people do. Growing...
What is an Oncology Nurse Navigator?
While we never wish for a person to need the services offered at the Welch Cancer Center
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea and should it be treated?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep-disordered breathing. It is
What is patient experience?
From a patient’s perception, patient experience is about connection at each interaction and the simplicity and ease of moving through a health care
When the bite is worse than the bark
For whatever reason, there has been a surge in patients seeking care for dog and cat bite injuries in the emergency department over recent weeks.
Why family medicine is crucial in rural communities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Family medicine delivers comprehensive, lifelong care by treating patients of all ages and addressing a wide range of health needs. Rather than focusing on a single condition or stage of life, family medicine physicians care for individuals and families...
Why I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine Shot? Why You Should Too…
With the COVID-19 vaccines becoming more and more available to everyone, we asked some of our health care providers why they got the vaccine and what their thoughts are for our community.
Why We Walk – Comfort & Care for our Cancer Patients
With October often comes the colors changing not only on the grass and trees, but pink is often
Women’s Clinic physician assistant Tracy Jons discusses menopause symptoms, treatment options on Public Pulse
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Physician assistant Tracy Jons, MS, PA-C, MSCP, from Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Women’s Clinic recently appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss menopause and perimenopause symptoms and treatment, and the importance of seeking support during this natural stage of life....
Working on Wellness Employee of the Month – Dr. John Addlesperger
March 20, 2019 To Dr. Addlesperger, wellness encompasses doing a myriad of activities that help you feel good, stress less, sleep better, and connect with others. He says, "Incorporating a healthy lifestyle can have a hugely positive effect on our...
WORKING ON WELLNESS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH – JENNY HEUCK, RN
May 22, 2019 Congratulations to Jenny Heuck, RN Case Manager for being selected as the May Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Jenny exhibits wellness and balance in every way. Jenny grew up in Eastern Montana on a cattle...
Working on Wellness Employee of the Month – Lisa Mohatt
April 17, 2019 Congratulations to Lisa Mohatt, Physical Therapist at Wyoming Rehab for being selected as the April Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Lisa Mohatt is a Physical Therapist at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab and is an...
Working on Wellness Employee of the Month – Nury Quevedo
January 23, 2019 The ups and downs of life happen to everyone and at times it can bring us a lot of stress. For Nury Quevedo, an Administrative Assistant at Big Horn Mountain Medicine and Nursing Student, her biggest stress...
Working On Wellness Employee of the Month – Kimberly George
Congratulations to Kimberly George, RN in Nursery/Women’s Health for being selected at the June Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Kim is a knowledgeable wellness role model for her peers, friends, and family. About KimKim is originally from Pocatello,...
Working On Wellness Employee of the Month – Sarah Sommers
July 17, 2019 Congratulations to Sarah Sommers, Registered Dietitian for being selected as the July Working on Wellness Employee of the Month! Sarah is a passionate wellness educator, motivated marathon runner, and sets an outstanding example of wellness for her...
Worried about a loved one’s ability to drive safely?
For many individuals, driving represents freedom. The skill allows you to explore, run
WOW Employee of the Month – Kim Gilbert
Our W.O.W Employee of the Month for June is Kim Gilbert, Nurse Practitioner at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Internal Medicine practice. Kim recently completed a Post Master’s Certification program in Adult Gerontology Acute Care and passed her boards a couple of...
WOW Employee of the Month – Megan Ripley
While the hot, summer month of August melts away and we rush on with the hope of cooler days, Sheridan Memorial Hospital would like to slow down for a moment to celebrate August’s WOW Employee of the Month: Megan Ripley....
Wyoming Rehab Offering Cancer Rehabilitation Program
Wyoming Rehab’s Cancer Rehabilitation Program can help patients before, during, and after cancer treatment. The program is a comprehensive treatment approach aimed at improving the physical function of individuals who have experienced cancer. “It’s incredible how important cancer rehab can...
Wyoming Rehab’s, Justin Bridger & Lindsay Kinney, talk on Public Pulse
Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab physical therapists, Justin Bridger and Lindsay
You Should Visit Your Doctor When You’re Healthy. Here’s Why.
When is the last time you went to your doctor or primary care provider? Were you sick? Chances are