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…And The Beat Goes On

…And The Beat Goes On | Hospital Foundation Exceeds Matching Gift Challenge from the William F. and Lorene W. Welch Foundation to Support Project Heartbeat – Cardiac Care Equipment It is with great pleasure that The Sheridan Memorial Hospital...

‘Tis the Season for Trees of Love

The Hospital Auxiliary’s Trees of Love fundraising event serves as a heartwarming way to acknowledge someone cherished or loved by dedicating a light in their honor.

“You Did It! Community Critical in Successful Transitional Care Expansion Campaign”

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation board members and staff are excited to announce, thanks to the generosity of our community; we’ve

“Your Donation Doubled in June to Finish Transitional Care Expansion Campaign”

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation is matching all gifts in June to finish the Transitional Care Expansion Campaign. All gifts and pledge

May – Stroke Awareness Month

What can you do? Know the risk factors. Free Drive-up Stroke Awareness Event May 24, 2022. Every 40 seconds in the United States, someone

A Gift of Love – Memorial Unveiling in Honor of Emily Stone Shelby

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation was honored to host a memorial unveiling for a

Colorectal Cancer – Why Screening is Your Best Defense

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, an appropriate time to explore this topic. Colon or Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is one of the

Fuel for the Future — thoughts during March, National Nutrition Month

What is National Nutrition Month? Every March, this annual campaign invites people to learn more about making informed food choices and developing

Hospital Employees Give Back to the Community

Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) employees find ways to give back to the community.
“Our community is so supportive of

Hospital Foundation Announces New Director on The Foundation Board – Chuck Burgess

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Staff and Board of Directors are pleased to welcome Chuck Burgess as their newest Foundation

Prevention is Cure

On May 12, 2022 Governor Gordon signed a proclamation recognizing May as Trauma Awareness Month in Wyoming. Every year in May,

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab Earns National Accreditation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH)

SMH Designated Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital for Eighth Straight Year

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the country for 2023

SMH Foundation Approves Over $100,000 to Fund Robotic Surgical Table

Thanks to the generous gifts made by donors in

SMH Foundation Celebrates 19 Years of Employee Partner Contributions

On Wednesday, December 8, 2022, Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted their annual holiday breakfast to honor and celebrate

$37,000 in 365 Days – Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Does it Again

On Friday, February 7, 2020, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary presented donations totaling $37,000 to The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation at its annual meeting and luncheon. With this gift, the Auxiliary has given $674,000 to Sheridan Memorial Hospital since 1991....

$50,000 Raised Through 2021 Link Partners in Pink

The Foundation is sincerely grateful for the outstanding support and generosity shown by our

$56,000 Raised Through Hospital Foundation’s Virtual Link – Partners in Pink Event

2019 Nursing Awards

May 22, 2019 On May 6th a new Nurse of the Year and Friend of Nursing were named during National Nurses Week. Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital celebrates nurse’s week with several traditions. One of them is presenting two awards...

2020 Christmas Card Art Contest Winners

Congratulations to 3rd graders Gracie Babbitt and Raegan Welles from Woodland Park Elementary. They are the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Christmas Card Art Contest winners and will have their spectacular artwork showcased on the 2020 hospital Christmas card. Sheridan Memorial Hospital...

2021 Christmas Card Contest Winners

Congratulations to 4th grader Acey Stalick from Big Horn Elementary, 4th grader Mara Trentacosti from Highland Park Elementary and 5th grader Ashland Schneider from Meadowlark Elementary.

2022 Christmas Card Contest Winners

Congratulations to 4th grader Adley Rhodes at Sagebrush Elementary, 4th grader Abigail Zielsdoft at Sagebrush Elementary, and 5th

2nd Dose COVID-19 Vaccine

Through January 22, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has provided COVID-19 vaccinations to approximately 1,000 people in Sheridan County. That includes SMH employees and the priority

62nd Annual 5-Year-Old Birthday Party Celebration a Great Success

Our volunteers and community members turned out to celebrate the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s 62nd annual 5-Year-Old Birthday Party!

63rd Annual 5-Year-Old Birthday Party Celebration a Great Success

Our volunteers and community members turned out to celebrate the Sheridan Memorial Hospital

98-years-young, Dr. Sy Thickman’s Complete Recovery from a Winter Fall

In early January 2020, Dr. Sy Thickman stepped outside for his usual dog walk. Awaiting him was a thin layer of snow covering thick black ice; he

A Hero at the Rodeo

Julie Boyd, RN and Emergency Department Manager, didn’t plan to play the part of a hero at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo earlier this month. But

A Holistic Approach to Healthcare

As an internist and primary care physician, I’m focused on delivering the highest level of care to all patients throughout their lives. I joined

ADDING Positive Changes for 2022

We often look at the New Year as an opportunity to make changes within our lives in some way, shape, or form. That change could be financial, personal growth, how free time is spent, or a

Adriane’s Story

Adriane Duff isn’t the type of person to sit down and just tell you about her life and her healthcare history. In her own humble way, she wants to “help others” and in telling her story, she hopes to offer

Andy Quinn – Carrying the Weight of Our Community on His Shoulders

As the initial shock of the COVID-19 Pandemic winds down and we begin to adjust to our new normal, we at Sheridan Memorial Hospital wanted to reflect on an outstanding member of the community who helped to ease our burdens...

Anne’s Story

Anne Hinman was kind enough to leave this 5 star google review about Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab: “I could not have been happier

Appreciating our Hospice Volunteers

Hospice volunteering takes a special kind of person who is flexible, doesn’t take things personally, has good self-awareness, good

Attention Young Artists – Enter SMH’s Christmas Card Art Contest

Calling all Sheridan County 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders. We are looking for our 2021 Christmas Card design. Theme: “Showing Kindness

Audiology Awareness Month: Protect Your Hearing from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Audiology team is

Auxiliary Donation Impacts Cath Lab

Since the Auxiliary’s gift, almost two months ago, The Foundation has received various words of thanks from all departments who received a portion of this generous donation. With a mission “to provide comfort to and better the welfare of Sheridan...

Auxiliary Donation Impacts Radiology

February 20, 2019 On Friday, February 1, 2019, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary presented donations totaling $23,500 at its annual meeting and luncheon. With this gift, the Auxiliary has given nearly $637,000 to Sheridan Memorial Hospital since 1991.With a mission “to...

Auxiliary Pledges $50,000 to Transforming Transitional Care in our Community

On Friday, January 8, 2021, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary voted unanimously to pledge $50,000 to the Transitional Care Expansion at

Back To School Safety Checklist

With school starting, It is extremely important to take proper safety precautions when transporting your children to and from school.

Barb Sare: A Year of Milestones

We can’t celebrate National Volunteer Month without honoring the amazing woman who has volunteered at SMH for 30 years, Barb Sare. We visited with Barb to discuss her inspiring volunteer experience. After retiring in 1990, Barb’s volunteer experience began in...

Become a Hospice Volunteer & Make a Difference

As we celebrate all of our volunteers, we would like to recognize a group that serves a very important purpose at SMH, our hospice volunteers. Hospice volunteers are a pivotal part of our hospital team and our organization’s ability to...

Board of Trustees Prepare for Change

Pictured above, Ron Mischke (Left), Joe Wright (Right) July 17, 2019 As one chapter may be coming to a close, Sheridan Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees will prepare to open another. SMH prepares to bid farewell to long-standing board member,...

Can you get the flu shot too early? Perhaps…

By Sierra Gross Stallman, MD – Medical Director for Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine practice With our sunny 90 degree days and all the attention currently on COVID-19, it seems impossible to fathom flu season is coming near. Uncertainty about...

Cancer Screening & Preventative Care

by Nina Beach, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Welch Cancer Center September 2019 Cancer screening and preventive care is an important aspect for overall health. Screenings look for cancer before a person has symptoms. Many cancers,...

Cancer Screening & Preventative Care

By Nina Beach, MN, FNP-C, AOCNP, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Welch Cancer Center Cancer screening and preventive care are important aspects of overall health. Screenings look for cancer before a person has symptoms. If caught...

Cardiac Rehab – Healthy Habits for Life

By Cassie Mullins, RN Cardiopulmonary Rehab Supervisor at Sheridan Memorial Hospital In Sheridan, we are lucky to have many services to support heart health, from the cardiology team at the Heart Center, to our Cardiac Catheterization Lab and state of...

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