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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...

Human resources team discusses workforce development and recruitment strategies on Public Pulse

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] Members of Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Human Resources team recently joined Floyd Whiting on Sheridan Media's Public Pulse to discuss workforce development, employee engagement and the many career opportunities available at the hospital. Director of Support Services Erin Oetken,...

Independence Day 2026 adjusted hours and office closures

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1782829684594{margin-right: 35px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]Please note that many of our clinics and services will be closed or operating on adjusted hours on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, so our team members can celebrate Independence Day with their families,...

Infant safe sleep at home

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Written by Josie Fagerland, BSN, RN, RNC, a nurse on the Women’s Health and Pediatric Units at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Parents, grandparents, babysitters and caregivers play a vital role in infant safety. The team at Sheridan Memorial Hospital encourages...

Introducing Alice Shaw, FNP-BC

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]Alice Shaw, FNP-BC, is an experienced family nurse practitioner now seeing patients at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s SameDay Health & Imaging clinic. She returns to Sheridan after previously working in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as a travel nurse...

Introducing Brielle Pagett, PA-C

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]Sheridan Memorial Hospital is thrilled to introduce Brielle Pagett, PA-C, as the newest member of our Heart Center team. A Sheridan native, Pagett’s desire to care for others and passion for science, combined with the example set by her...

Introducing Christopher Hellekson, MD

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Sheridan Memorial Hospital is thrilled to welcome psychiatrist Christopher Hellekson, MD, to our growing Behavioral Health team. Dr. Hellekson will begin seeing patients in our outpatient Behavioral Health clinic in July 2026 as we continue preparing for the future opening...

Is it pink eye? Common symptoms, how it spreads and when to seek care

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] By Christopher Prior, DO, FAAFP, CAQSM, a physician at Sheridan Memorial Hospital's SameDay Health & Imaging clinic. You just woke up. You stretch and try to open your eyes only to find that they are sticky, crusty and...

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

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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

Keeping our roads safe: DOT physicals at SameDay Health & Imaging

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] For the men and women who keep America’s roads moving — from long-haul truck drivers to local delivery operators — safety is more than a priority. It’s a responsibility. One important step in protecting both drivers and the...

Kelly Lieb and Dr. Kristopher Schamber discuss Transitional Care’s new home at Sheridan Green House on Public Pulse

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]During a recent appearance on Sheridan Media's Public Pulse, Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Dr. Kristopher Schamber and Director of Patient Care Continuum and Experience Kelly Lieb discussed the recent relocation of the hospital's Transitional Care Unit (TCU) to Sheridan Green...

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

Labor Day 2026 adjusted hours and office closures

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1782829684594{margin-right: 35px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1787606572459{background-color: #7E054300 !important;}"]Please note that many of our clinics and services will be closed or operating on adjusted hours on Monday, September 7, so our team members can enjoy the holiday with their families, friends and...

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

Laura Fischer, AGPCNP-BC, joins Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s healthcare team

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome

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

Letter to the Community from Mike McCafferty, Cheif Executive Officer

Lisa’s story: Finding relief through robot-assisted surgery at SMH

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] After years of living with pain, severe fatigue and symptoms that made everyday life increasingly difficult, Lisa Silcox started to believe she would simply have to endure it. “I thought, ‘Well, I’m just going to have to live...

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

Liz Dearcorn and Brittany Goodvin discuss expanded services, local access and a patient-centered approach at The Path Behavioral Health Center

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]Sheridan Memorial Hospital Director of Philanthropy Liz Dearcorn and Director of Behavioral Health Brittany Goodvin recently joined Sheridan Media's Public Pulse to discuss the hospital's new behavioral health center and the growing need for accessible mental health services in...

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...

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...

Michael Kinney, MD— Talks about a new beginning for Behavioral Health in Sheridan

When Dr. Michael Kinney and his wife, Lindsay, first

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...

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