On Friday, July 1, over 120 golfers and hospital volunteers gathered at The Powder Horn Golf Club to raise awareness and funds for patient
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Free Financial Services Available at Your Hospital
August 2019 Medical bills don’t have to be scary. At Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH), our Patient Financial Advocates are available to help patients plan for current or upcoming medical expenses and gain access to financial assistance for various expenditures from...
From Housekeeping to Registered Nurse
How does a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Biology end up landing you a job in the housekeeping department of your local hospital and ultimately
From SMH Employees to Dedicated Volunteers
Many of our volunteers were very involved and well known as staff members before becoming SMH volunteers. They then want to stay active and involved with coworkers who have essentially become a staple or part of their lives. People become...
Funds Available to Help With Cost of Cancer Screenings
Sometimes it can seem overwhelming when it comes to your own personal healthcare. But there are resources out there to help those in need.
Geraldine & Larry’s Story
If anyone can compare cancer services in Sheridan, Wyoming years ago to what is available today, it is Geraldine and
GIRL SCOUTS DONATE COOKIES TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Billings, MT.—April 22, 2020—Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) donated Girl Scout Cookies to Sheridan Memorial Hospital on April 23rd in an effort to provide a bright spot in the lives of healthcare workers during this pandemic. Location: Sheridan...
Give The Gift Of Peace Of Mind
If you could provide comfort to your loved ones in a time of pain or sadness, would you? Making decisions about your own health care and medical
Giving Back, Community Focus Lead to Fellowship Accolades
Giving back to the community in which you live can be very rewarding. For those who have done it, you know how it feels and what it means to give of your time and talents. Dr. Kristopher Schamber says, “I...
Growing for You project moves into next phase
Earlier this year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital kicked off the construction work planned as part of its
Gun Safety Info & Tips
With hunting season upon us, the Trauma Team at Sheridan Memorial Hospital provides these tips for Gun Safety.
Halloween Safety Drive Through Event
Kids – have your parents bring you to this pre-Halloween Safety Drive-Through. Representatives from the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Trauma Program, Safe Kids and Sheridan College Nursing students will be passing out all kinds of goodies, including Trick-or-Treat bags, Halloween Masks,...
Handmade Quilts Bring Little Patients Joy at Christmas Time
On December 20, 2021, Sheridan Memorial Hospital received a special Christmas delivery of handmade quilts from Love in Stitches, a local
Healing Through Kindness and Care in TCU
Vera Olson was suffering from more than illness when first admitted into the Transitional Care Unit
Health Talk Lunch & Learn: Women and Cardiovascular Disease
February is American Heart Month and there’s no better time to learn about women’s heart health. Heart Disease is the number one killer of women causing more deaths than cancer, including breast cancer. Heart Disease is on the rise in...
Health Tips for Dad – Happy Father’s Day from SMH!
If you have a dad, know a dad or are a dad… this is important. With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, it is the perfect time to celebrate Dad. Now we all know the stereotype that men don’t like...
Healthcare by Video
by Melanie Aksamit, Process Improvement Coordinator, and Kristopher Schamber, MD – both of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Internal Medicine Practice. Tele-health. Tele-medicine. Zoom. These are terms that have been thrown around frequently in the last few months. Chances are you have...
Healthy Gut
Today we will be talking about gut health. The gut, or gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract, generally refers to the stomach, through the small and
Heart Failure – A Little Bit of Prevention Goes a Long Way
As we approach World Heart Day, September 29, a day created to spread awareness about
Heart Warming Messages About Our Nurses
Some of life’s biggest moments are spent with a nurse. National Nurses Week provides the perfect opportunities to celebrate the nurses who care for us, our friends and our families.
Heartfelt Thanks
National Nurses Week is May 6-12, with the American Nurses Association recognizing and honoring nurses across the United States. Nurses
Helmets distributed at Third Thursday recalled by manufacturer
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued a notice of recall of Bell Sports Youth Bicycle
Helmsley Charitable Trust Grants $2.5 Million To Help Sheridan Memorial Hospital Bring Innovative Behavioral Health Model To Wyoming
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable
Helmsley Charitable Trust grants $675,676 for ultrasound equipment
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $675,676 to The Sheridan Memorial
High Sugar Diet & Memory Decline
By Megan Sexton, RND Which came first: the junk food or the memory decline? This question is being investigated currently by researchers and has revealed a strong correlation between a diet high in sugar and saturated fat with decreased memory...
Honoring Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide intimate, hands-on healthcare to patients. A day in the life of a CNA might include taking patients temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs,
Honoring Certified Nursing Assistants
National Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) week is June 14-20, 2023. This week is a way to honor those who work in this demanding
Hospital can help with Insurance Marketplace Enrollment
Health Insurance Marketplace® Open Enrollment Runs Through January 2023
Shopping for health insurance can be confusing and cumbersome.
Hospital Employees Give Back to the Community
Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) employees find ways to give back to the
Hospital Employees Give Back to the Community
Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital employees find ways to give back to the community.
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Hospital Employees Give Back to the Community
Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) employees find ways to give back to the community; 2020 was no different… um, wait, yes
Hospital Foundation Announces its 2023 Board Members
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation staff and Board of Directors are excited to announce
Hospital Foundation Announces Leadership and Board Developments for 2020
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce its new officers and returning board members for the coming year, which began July 1, 2020. According to Chief Development Officer Cody Sinclair, “we are excited to have...
Hospital Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Board Director – Sue Belish
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Staff and Board of Directors are pleased to welcome Sue Belish, the newest Foundation Board Director.
Hospital Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Board Member – Wendy Smith
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Staff and Board of Directors are pleased to announce
Hospital Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Director – J.T. Grainger
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Staff and Board of Directors are pleased to announce J.T. Grainger as their newest Director, voted unanimously to the board during their September 2020 Board Meeting. Board President Richard Garber shares, “we are thrilled to...
Hospital Foundation Announces Scholarships for Staff
Representatives from the Cardiac Cath Lab -- recipients of Heart Failure training August 19, 2019 The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation has funded nursing scholarships and clinical education for staff members since the successful Educational Endowment was initiated in 2003. This...
Hospital Foundation Endowment Distributes 2020 Clinical Scholarships
The Foundation proudly announces Jennifer Meineke is this year’s recipient of the Cato Scholar Award, made possible with an endowment gift from the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. and Marion R. Cato Foundation. Jennifer has been a member of the Environmental...
Hospital system’s lean management journey continues to evolve
In the spring of 2021, Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s attempts to reduce patient falls centered around
Hospital’s Trauma Squad at Third Thursday, July 21st!
Come see our hospital Trauma Squad at 3rd Thursday, July 21st beginning at 5 pm. We will be handing out important safety information,
How does diabetes have anything to do with the heart?
By Kristi Ramsey, RN, BSN, RCIS, CVRN - Sheridan Memorial Hospital Cath Lab Manager The connection between diabetes and the heart starts with high blood sugar levels. Over time, those high sugar levels cause the arteries in the body to...
It’s Here! The Foundation’s 2021 Gratitude Report
How do you measure a year? Perhaps you are one of the 237 new donors we welcomed to The Foundation in a matter of 365 days.
It’s Never Too Late For Realistic Healthy Habits
As we progress through life, our food choices are formed and molded by many different factors. Food choices are dictated by habit, preferences,
It’s Not Glamorous, but Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives
It may not be the most glamorous subject, but talking about colorectal cancer saves lives. Among cancer affecting both men and women, colorectal
Jade’s Story
Jade Stanley, a local Sheridan resident, is the first Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) patient to undergo hysterectomy surgery using state-
Janet’s Story
A first-hand account from recent Urgent Care patient, Janet Dale:
My recent experience at the Urgent Care at Sheridan Memorial Hospital was a
January – Thyroid Awareness Month
In this new year, we want to remind you to take care of yourself. With all of the talk and concern about the COVID-19 virus, it’s a very confusing
Jason Ackerman, MD — Talks About Alcohol Use Disorder, Available Treatments, and MORE!
Listen to what Dr. Jason Ackerman shares about
Jason Ackerman, MD — Talks About Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Addiction and Internal Medicine
Listen to what Dr. Jason Ackerman shares about
June 18-24 is National CNA Week!
June 18-24 -- National Certified Nursing Assistants Week Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide intimate, hands-on healthcare to patients. A day in the life of a CNA might include taking patients temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs, helping with bathing,...