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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...

Meet Dr. Erin Henderson And Listen To What She Shares About Preventive Healthcare

Meet Dr. Erin Henderson and listen to what she

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 Digital Physician Directory

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...

New Robotic-Assisted Surgery Program at Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Patients can now access state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical technology right here

NEW Transitional Care Unit Set to Open this Summer

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) strives to meet community and regional demand for patient care. In recent years we have become even more aware

New Welch Cancer Center Physician, Marty Lucas, MD

Upon your initial introduction to Dr. Marty Lucas, you may notice that she carries a unique

October is National Physical Therapy Month

Celebrating Physical Therapist at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab

One-of-a-Kind Quilts bring joy to little patients

From Left to Right Hospital Staff & Quilters: Love in Stitches Quilter Cynthia Whiteman, Pediatrics Manager Tandie Garland and Kenya Stewart RN, and Quilter Penny Covalt pictured in the hospital’s lobby with a new quilt delivery. On December 20, Sheridan...

Options for Care

Navigating the healthcare system can be difficult. Even in a small town like Sheridan, there are multiple options for care and it may not always be clear where to start. Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Outpatient Center Update

March 20, 2019 It has been an exciting month around Sheridan Memorial Hospital as the Outpatient Center (OC) is now open and ready for business. Bringing outpatient services under one roof certainly provides a more efficient opportunity for patient access...

Parking and Access for Your Appointments

With the opening of the new Outpatient Center, it’s no secret than many clinics and departments have moved to bigger, better facilities. We understand that when you schedule an appointment at one of these clinics, you may not know where...

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Treatment for Urinary and Bowel Incontinence and Pain in the Pelvic Area

The term “Pelvic Floor Health” encompasses

Personalized Healthcare for All Ages at SMH Primary Care

Listen to what Dr. Emily Denney & Dr. Erica Rinker share about Healthcare for All Ages at SMH Primary Care!

Philanthrophy Continues to Support Medical Excellence in our Community

September 19, 2019 Hospital Foundation Receives Challenge Gift from the William F. and Lorene W. Welch Foundation to Support Cardiac Care Interventional cardiology technology is evolving rapidly with new advancements and innovation to improve care. A recent $150,000 gift from...

Philanthrophy Continues to Support Medical Excellence in our Community

Philanthropy Supports Intensive Care Unit Project

From left to right: ICU Clinical Staff Members: Beverly Osborne, Lyndsey Nero, Lynn Grady, Alaina Bergstrom, Kat Condos To advance healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes in our rural area, Sheridan Memorial Hospital recently installed new telehealth communication equipment in...

Preventing Archers Shoulder

The fall season is rapidly approaching and for many Wyoming residents, that means hunting season. Hunting with archery equipment

Preventing Dehydration

Summer weather calls many of us to spend more time outdoors. While this time of year brings a welcome respite from our cold Wyoming winters,

Preventing Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

Urgent Care physician, Dr. David Nickerson, offers up these keys to preventing heat stroke and heat

Primary Care Welcomes Dr. Erica Rinker

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is proud to welcome Dr. Erica Rinker, board-certified family medicine physician, to our new Primary Care practice

Providing Comfort and Care for Cancer Patients in Your Community

Saturday, October 15th the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted The Link – Partners in

Rate of Falls and Risk of Injury on Rise Among Older Americans

By Christopher M. Prior, D.O. Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine Have you ever had a bad fall, felt like you were going down from being light headed or dizzy, or due to clutter in your surroundings? If so, then you...

Rehab can help Patients Before, During and After Cancer Treatment

Wyoming Rehab’s Cancer Rehab Program is appropriate for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Special considerations are made based on diagnosis.

Respiratory Disease

There are a number of different respiratory diseases and associated treatments in adults, though a few are much more common than

Rheumatology Practice comes to Sheridan

By Benjamin Widener, MD, of Sheridan Memorial Hospital Rheumatology I am pleased to announce that Sheridan Memorial Hospital is opening a Rheumatology practice in August, where I will be working as a Rheumatologist. I recently completed my Fellowship in Rheumatology...

Robert’s Story

Robert Kessler has led a full life for sure. He has lived in Buffalo, WY, since 1964. He has been in the Navy, run his own business in Buffalo, and then

Rose Leonard earns Presidential Bronze Medal for Volunteering

Rose Leonard, Sheridan Memorial Hospital night shift Respiratory Therapist recently received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)

Screenings for Colorectal Cancer Beneficial Once Over 50

Sara Smith Maguire, M.D. FACS It may not be the most glamorous subject, but talking about colorectal cancer saves lives. Among cancers affecting both men and women, it is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the US. Unlike...

Sheridan High School FBLA Raises $4,000 for Hospital Programs

Future Business Leaders of America have been busy this year with countless projects and efforts as they prepare for careers in business through their efforts in academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs. The Sheridan High School Chapter members have...

Sheridan Hospital Partners With Medical Air Rescue Company to Provide Air Ambulance Service Hospital Nury Quevedo

1401 West 5thStreet - Sheridan, WY 82801 - sheridanhospital.org Contact: Alan Dubberley, Communications - 307-675-5877 For questions regarding content of this release:Nyle Morgan, Chief Operating Officer - 307.672.1189Cassandra Williamson, Sr. Director of Business Development, MARC – 605.393.0300For Immediate Release – January 10, 2019Hospital Partners With...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Awards Nurse of the Year and Friend of Nursing Accolades

Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH)

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Awards Outstanding CNA of 2023

Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) celebrates National Certified Nurses Assistants

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Calls for Healthcare Volunteers

Sheridan Needs You. Help Us Save Lives Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) is seeking emergency healthcare volunteers to help with our COVID-19 response. We have seen hospitals around the country, and the world, experience patient surges exceeding normal capacities. We expect...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Earns 4-Star Rating

May 15, 2019 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced on their Hospital Compare website that Sheridan Memorial Hospital has earned a 4-star rating. The rating is based on a series of quality indicators CMS measures in...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Earns CMS 5-Star Rating

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH)

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Earns Pediatric Receiving Facility Designation

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has been recognized as a Pediatric Receiving Facility by the

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Employees Give Back – 2018

January 23, 2019Not a month goes by that employees of Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) aren’t raising money for, or partnering with, a good cause for the Sheridan community. In 2018, SMH employees donated over $44,700 and hundreds of food, clothing...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Encourages Flu Vaccinations In Community

It’s that time of year. The school year is underway, days have become cooler and flu season has begun. While scheduling time to receive your

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Announces Over $100,000 in Equipment Funding

March 7, 2019 The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation presented a check to the hospital board of trustees for over $100,000 for equipment upgrades at the hospital. A result of the approval of eight different grants, the funding goes to support...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors approves $165,000 toward COVID-19 support for Sheridan Memorial Hospital

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation stands alongside Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) to ensure we are providing necessary resources to support all efforts to keep our community safe and healthy. The Foundation created a COVID-19 Care Fund to provide essential resources to...