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...
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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
Taking care of skin at every age
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and heart attacks—also known as myocardial infarctions — are one of its most
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 Link – Partners in Pink event set for Oct. 18
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation
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...
The Transitional Care Team – Preparing Patients for a Successful Transition Home
Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s (SMH’s) Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is a hospital-based short-term
TLC in the TCU
When Mary Skretteberg severely broke her ankle in September 2019, the prescription of a prolonged hospital stay felt like insult added to
Transforming Transitional Care – Right Here at Home
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation is excited to announce its Transforming Transitional Care Campaign. A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is a recuperative and supportive place to heal
Transitional Care – Not Just Hip & Knee Replacements
When you think of excellent health care, you think of Sheridan. This not only applies to your Emergency Room visits or the birth of newborns
Transitional Care & Meeting the Healthcare Needs of Our Community
Having a comfortable, private environment to heal and regain strength and confidence for a safe
Transitional Care Expansion – Approaching the Fundraising Finish Line
Due to the generous contributions over the past seven months, The Foundation is nearing the finish line of the Transitional Care Expansion Campaign.
Transitional Care Unit – Helping You Achieve Your Goals to Go Home
by Lacey Johnson, MSN, RN, Medical-Surgical Manager at Sheridan Memorial Hospital TCU is, most often, a short-term care facility for medically complex patients who are transitioning from the hospital to home. At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, our TCU is designed to...
Transitioning Home from Transitional Care
From changes to one’s daily schedule to the adjustments necessary to return home – Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s transitional care
Transitions of Care
by Kristopher Schamber, MD at Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine Practice November 2019 Transitions of care from one’s current living environment to another often is one of the biggest decisions a person or their care partner must make. Transitions can...
Trap Shooters Raise $10,000 for Welch Cancer Center Patients
The Sheridan County Sportsmen’s Association (SCSA) presented a check for $10,000 to the Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation
Trap Shooters Raise $4,200
Cancer Shoot Event Coordinators Sherrie Johnson, Sally Labore & Tracy LandeisAugust 8, 2019 The organizers of an Annual Cancer Benefit Trap Shoot recently delivered a check for $4,200 to the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation as a result of funds raised...
Trap Shooters Raise Funds for Welch Cancer Center Patients
The Sheridan County Sportsmen’s Association is once again hosting its Cancer Benefit Trap Shoot with funds raised going to help patients at
Traveler Requires Appendectomy; SMH Care Team Gets Him Back On The Road Next Day
Each year, Sheridan County welcomes thousands of
Two generations, one calling
Sheridan Memorial Hospital invests in the next generation of healthcare professionals—those who live, grow and serve right here in our community.
Two of our Own Earn Nursing Awards
October 2019We are excited to announce that Nina Beach and Dee Gilson were recognized at the Annual Wyoming Nurses Association Nursing Summit & Convention in Lander earlier this month.Nina Beach, AOCNP, Excellence in Advanced Practice Nursing - This award is conferred on...
Two Years in a Row, Sheridan Memorial Hospital Earns CMS 5-Star Rating
For the second year in a row, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH)
Understanding Addiction and Recovery– Seeking Treatment is the First Step
September is National Recovery Month. I hope this column is helpful to you in understanding addiction and recovery. Mr. B is a polite, quiet
Urgent Care Physician Receives FAA Aviation Medical Examiner Certification
David Nickerson, MD, urgent care physician at SMH, has completed the necessary training through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Vera rides again at 99 years young
For her 99th birthday, Sheridan Green House resident Vera Montgomery had just one wish: to ride a horse again. Born in Sheridan in 1926, Vera grew
Voices from the frontlines of Patient Experience and Trauma care
At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, caring for patients goes beyond clinical excellence—it’s about
Volunteering At SMH: A Service Mission
April is National Volunteer Month and Sheridan Memorial Hospital is thankful for all of our wonderful volunteers. This month we’re highlighting one of the newest members of the SMH volunteer family, Aaron Jensen. After graduating from high school in 2019,...
Volunteers are the essence of hospital’s mission
I cannot tell people often enough how much there is to be grateful for living in such a generous, selfless
Watt Dialysis’ Lynnet Bede Recognized as Dialysis Clinic, Inc. 2022 Employee of the Year
Lynnet Bede, the Nurse Manager for the Watt Dialysis Center here in Sheridan, was recognized as the Dialysis Clinic, Inc’s (DCI’s) 2022 Employee of
WBCI Awards Community Grant for Welch Cancer Center Navigation Program and Breast Boutique
Did you know that breast cancer is one of the few
We Can Text! Confirm, Reschedule, Cancel, or Ask Questions About Appointments
Sheridan Memorial Clinics now offer text
We Stay at Work for You, Please Stay at Home for Us
These photographs of our SMH Team Members were taken prior to the required use of social distancing and masks. Federal, state, and local leaders as well as leaders in the healthcare industry have been asking a lot from our citizens...