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SMH Foundation Celebrates Donors and Opening of Transitional Care at Sheridan Memorial Hospital

It is with great anticipation that Sheridan Memorial Hospital and The Foundation announces the

SMH Foundation Celebrates Two Decades in Employee Partner Contributions

On Wednesday, December 14, 2023, Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted their annual

SMH Foundation Hosts a Successful 2023 Golf Tournament

On Friday, June 23rd, a successful fundraising event took place at The Powder Horn Golf Course, where over 100 golfers and volunteers came

SMH Foundation scholarships awarded during annual meeting

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation is pleased to announce that 45

SMH Has Heart – Hospital Receives Heart Failure Accreditation

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that the American College of Cardiology (ACC) has awarded SMH the Heart Failure Accreditation based on the hospital’s competence and specific standards that are in place to provide excellent care to patients with...

SMH hosts Business After Hours at Sheridan Green House

Sheridan Green House welcomed nearly 100 people to a Business After Hours event co-hosted with the

SMH Identifies Priority Initiatives In 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) recently completed its 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, which outlines the organization’s focus areas

SMH Kicks Off HealtheLife Fridays October 21st at Primary Care

This Friday, October 21, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) launches an expanded

SMH launches texting service for medical records

SHERIDAN – Beginning May 20, Sheridan Memorial Hospital patients can now text 307.672.1070 to

SMH Nurse Jazz Scott Receives Statewide Award

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) employee Jazz Scott, RN, received the 2023 Norman S. Holt Award for Nursing Excellence during the

SMH Offers Free Childbirth Education Classes Year-Round

Having a baby can be overwhelming. That is the reason why Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has offered childbirth education classes to help

SMH Physician Served in NY During Pandemic

By Cheryl Varner, M.D. I am a physician in the Navy reserves just returning to Wyoming from serving in New York City. I was deployed to the Javits New York Medical Station in early April and began seeing COVID patients...

SMH Primary Care Complements Current SMH Service Offerings

Sheridan Memorial Hospital announces the late summer opening of a new Primary Care practice to serve patients of all ages in downtown Sheridan

SMH Seeking Donations of PPE – Homemade Masks

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) continues to be diligent in ensuring the hospital is fully resourced to take care of the community. The community has reached out in unprecedented ways to offer their help. “We have received offers from all across...

SMH staff honored with Nurse of the Year, Friend of Nursing awards

National Nurses Week is May 6-12, with the American Nurses Association recognizing and

SMH to host open house for new Pediatric Unit March 26

SHERIDAN – Sheridan Memorial Hospital will host a public open house to celebrate the completion of its

SMH Updates Visitation Policy

Since March 23, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has had a no visitation policy with the goal of protecting patients and employees during the COVID pandemic. As the community begins to open back up and restrictions are loosened, the visitation policy...

SMH Urgent Care on the Move

Since the Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Urgent Care opened in 2013, patient traffic has more than tripled. This growth is the leading reason SMH Urgent Care will be re-locating to a new office located south of the hospital at 1435...

SMH’s Outpatient Nutrition Services & Sustainable Nutrition for YOU!

Listen to what Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jordan McCoy, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES from Sheridan Memorial Hospital shares about SMH’s

SMH’s Own Megan Ripley, RN Shares Her Journey of Wellness & Diabetes

Stacy’s Story

Stacy Windon was a recent patient in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Below is her experience in her own words.

Stay On Your Feet This Fall

More than one out of four older adults fall each year. These falls are NOT a normal part of aging and are serious and costly, causing broken bones

Street Fentanyl vs Emergency Department Fentanyl

Newsworthy stories about pharmaceutical misuse and abuse can add an extra layer of complexity to our daily doctor-patient

Stroke Awareness – What can you do? Know the risk factors.

In our country, someone experiences a stroke every 40 seconds. This debilitating and deadly injury to the brain causes a U.S. death every 3.5

Student Organization Makes a Difference

January 23, 2019 On Friday, December 14, 2018, students from Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) group presented proceeds from their fundraising efforts to Sheridan Memorial Hospital representatives. The students gave a check for $1,500 to the hospital’s Welch Cancer...

Sunrise of Hope – Welch Cancer Center

I am a nurse at the Welch Cancer Center, and I love my job. Every day my incredible coworkers and I come together with the same goal- to give

Support for COVID-19 Patients Admitted at SMH & Their Families

We know how important you are in the healing of your loved one. The following guide is intended to

Supporting our youth’s mental health

Life can feel especially hard and overwhelming for children and families right

T.R. Shelby Gives Auction Proceeds as a Matching Gift to Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Loving Memory of his Dear Wife, Emily Stone Shelby

T.R. and Emily Shelby spent many wonderful years

Talking about Saving Lives

It may not be the most glamorous subject, but talking about colorectal cancer saves lives. Unlike many cancers, we have effective tools to help

Taylor’s Story

Taylor Wendtland came to Wyoming Rehab after living with moderate to severe low back pain for nearly 10 years. The pain affected his ability to participate

TCU Celebrates One-Year Anniversary— Brester Credits Facility With Her Outlook on Life

Bonnie Brester had a rough year. Her husband

TeleStroke System

May 22, 2019 Written by Ian Hunter, MD at Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine I’m often amazed by how little patients fear the thought of a significant health event such as heart attack. In contrast, the toughest rancher’s voice will...

Testosterone, to treat or not to treat?

The use of natural testosterone and testosterone supplements has skyrocketed the past few years. Dr. Christopher Prior offers his insights on this

Thank You to the Heart of our Community

April 24, 2020 Communities around the world are facing extreme circumstances and ranges of emotion as we experience the realities of COVID-19. Many of us turn to the news to compare reports and statistics of each state and the impacts...

Thank You to the Heart of our Community – Continued!

Sheridan Memorial Hospital and The Foundation continue to be humbled by the generous offers of support from every corner of Sheridan County and beyond. In every monetary contribution, in-kind gift, expression of support, selfless donation of your supplies, meals for...

Thank You to the SMH Human Resources Department

A heartfelt, THANK YOU to our Human Resources department. Healthcare Human Resources Week–the third week of March–is designated to recognize human resources professionals in healthcare organizations for their important role. We salute our HR department for the many ways they...

The 2023 Link Partners in Pink: Supporting Comfort and Care for Cancer Patients in Your Community

Saturday, October 21st, the Sheridan Memorial

The Eagle Wings: Where Passion and Philanthropy Soars

Eagle Wings is a passionate group of young girls who have come together to bring joy, entertainment, and gifts to Sheridan Memorial

The Food Group partners with SMH to provide pantry to patients

When families or individuals struggle to afford food for the next meal, it becomes difficult to focus on

The Foundation’s 2019 Gratitude Report

December 18, 2019 Our Gratitude tells the story of how your gifts are responsible for ensuring excellent patient care for our community. Our Board President’s account of the kindness and care her family received is just one of the many...

The Foundation’s 2020 Gratitude Report

The past year has been a remarkable one for all of us to reflect on. Be it personal or professional; we have faced our own set of challenges that could

The Generosity of 2019 to Live On in 2020

Small actions make a big difference. As we close the chapter on 2019 and open to the opportunities ahead in 2020, our community made countless efforts to ensure that the past year’s legacy continues to live on. Read more about...

The Health Benefits of Volunteering

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital volunteers are an integral part of our daily routine. During National Volunteer Week in April, we were pleased to honor the over 100 hardworking individuals who give us their time and talents every day. During these...

The Patient Portal: Knowledge is Power…

The Patient Portal: Knowledge is Power…but knowledge is more powerful when we put it into

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Celebrates 16 Years of Employee Partner Contributions

December 2019 On Thursday, December 12, Sheridan Memorial Hospital employees gathered for a special breakfast and celebrated their contributions to the hospital’s Foundation. Currently over 516 staff members participate in this unique philanthropic program and donate through biweekly payroll deductions. In...

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