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...
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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
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
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 (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’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 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,...
Kelly Lieb, DMSc, PA-C, Talks About Prioritizing Patient Experience
Listen to Kelly Lieb, Director of Patient Experience at Sheridan Memorial Hospital talk about
Larry’s Story
By Larry Certain February 20, 2021, posted here with his permission.
I feel fortunate to live in Sheridan County, and I am sure I’m not alone. Many of the nicest people live in our county, and a
Learning about Testicular Cancer
April is Testicular Cancer awareness month. Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumor among males age 15-34 years old. The American Cancer Society estimates almost 10,000
Let’s Talk Strokes
May is National Stroke Awareness Month with a goal to increase awareness around this very important public health problem. It is estimated
Listen to Christopher M. Prior, Family Physician, Talk About Back To School Immunizations
Listen to what Christopher Prior, Family Physician at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Primary Care
Listen to What Jasmine Slater and Ada Kirven Share About The Link, Welch Cancer Center, & The SMH Foundation
Listen to what Jasmine Slater and Ada Kirven
Local Physician Joins SMH Internal Medicine Group
Christopher Prior, DO August 19, 2019 When you first talk with Christopher Prior, the new Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Internal Medicine Practice, it is easy to tell he is a humble and kind man. However, when...
Maternity Classes Live & Interactive on Zoom
The Women's Health maternity classes will be conducted online via Zoom through a HIPAA secure account during April and May. The classes will still be conducted on the 1st (prenatal) and 3rd (breastfeeding) Mondays of each month from 6 pm...
Medical Device Recall Notification – Sleep and Respiratory Care Update from Philips Respironics
Sheridan Memorial Hospital has been advised of a
Medicare and Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Resources
By Cashlee Cates, Financial Advocate Supervisor at Sheridan Memorial Hospital There are two different but important, health insurance enrollment periods this time of year. The first is the open enrollment period for Medicare, which runs from October 15 through December...
MH Foundation Funded Project: Bilimeter Tool in Use
September 19, 2019 The Women's Health Department Team at SMH appreciates the new bilimeter The Foundation funded with community gifts. The Bilimeter is a special tool that is used to measure concentration of bilirubin in newborns with wavelengths instead of...
Moms Supporting Moms
Healthcare providers at Sheridan Memorial Hospital and its clinics often hear from patients about the emotional and physical challenges
National Nutrition Month: Get to Know Your SMH Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
March is National Nutrition Month and a great opportunity to recognize our incredible Registered Dietician Nutritionists at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Our RNDs are experts in food and nutrition and are qualified to support a variety of patient needs including meal...
New Addiction Medicine and Recovery Clinic Opens at SMH
Dr. Jason Ackerman has been practicing medicine in Sheridan for the past 8 years and has been a mainstay in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital
New Audiology Services at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic
Trouble hearing? Learn about our new audiology services and what options might be available to help you.
New Chief Ambulatory Officer at SMH
Holly Zajic (pronounced Zeitz) loves helping people be the best they can be every day. When you first meet her, it’s the exuberance and energy
New Internal Medicine Physician, Elise Sylar, MD
We are excited to welcome Dr. Elise Sylar to the staff at Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine. She is now accepting appointments for adults and adolescents 16 and over. Please call 307.675.2650 Option 4 to schedule your appointment today.
New OB/GYN Physician at SMH
When you meet Elisabeth Scalva, MD, the first thing you might notice is her height. However, that quickly fades away as her vibrant personality radiates as she engages with people. As a new Obstetrics/Gynecology physician at SMH Women’s Clinic, Scalva...