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
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...
Holiday Happenings with The SMH Auxiliary
We look forward to sharing in another year of traditions and memory making with all of you
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 community; 2020 was no different… um, wait, yes
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.
Beyond
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 physician drawn to community commitment to health
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation
Hospital seeks entries for annual Christmas Card art contest
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation
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 welcomes Drs. Andrew and Kelsey Ferris
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation
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...
Is it time for long-term care?
One of the hardest conversations to have as a family occurs as our loved ones age. Some aging adults require additional caregiving, which at times can be
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 addiction on Public Pulse
Dr. Jason Ackerman from Sheridan Memorial Hospital Addiction & Internal Medicine Clinic spoke
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
Jory Wasserburger, MD— Talks about raising the bar in orthopedic care.
April 21, 2025 — Recently on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jory
Judy Hayworth’s story
For Judy Hayworth, Sheridan Memorial Hospital represents more than just a place for treatment—it provides strength, healing and community
Judy Merriott’s story
After years of chronic ankle pain, Judy Merriott, DVM, reached a point where everyday tasks—and even walking—became unbearable. Working as an
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,...
Keep A List: Why Your Medications Matter
As a patient there is one question you should be asked every time you see a provider: “What
Kelly Lieb, DMSc, PA-C, and Teara Leibee, BSN, RN, talk about patient experience and patient responsibilities
Listen to what Kelly Lieb, DMSc, PA-C, and Teara
Kelly Lieb, DMSc, PA-C, Talks About Prioritizing Patient Experience
Listen to Kelly Lieb, Director of Patient Experience at Sheridan Memorial Hospital talk about
Lady Broncs discuss cancer prevention with SMH team
Last week, Dr. Emily Denney from Sheridan Memorial Hospital Primary Care,
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