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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Volunteers: Our Culture, Our Patient Experience, Our Family

National Volunteer week falls in April of each year and provides an opportunity for organizations around the country to celebrate the impact of their selfless and inspirational Volunteers. At Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH), our volunteers are the heart of our...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital warns community about scams targeting patients, families

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Sheridan Memorial Hospital welcomes Carol Gregory to Board of Trustees

[vc_row gap="0px" css_animation="none"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1787681074719{background-color: #7E054300 !important;}"]Sheridan Memorial Hospital proudly welcomes retired healthcare executive Carol Gregory to its Board of Trustees. Gregory began her five-year term in July 2026 and will serve through July 2031, bringing decades of hospital leadership experience...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Center to Open Today

March 4, 2019 The new Outpatient Center, formerly called the Medical Arts Complex, is opening today and is home to the hospital’s clinics and outpatient services as the new name implies.The following list shows all clinics and departments that are located...

Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Hospice Receives HONORS Recognition

Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s (SMH) Hospice has been named a 2021 Hospice HONORS Recipient

Sheridan Orthopedic Associates to join Sheridan Memorial Hospital

SHERIDAN – Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) recently announced that the physicians and staff of

Sig’s Story

For most people, Sheridan, WY is a place to come when you want to get away from the crowds yet still crave the comforts of a small town. For Sig

Simplify, focus on what’s important to feel more connected during the holidays

We know there is a lot of pressure on people to enjoy themselves during the holidays. The season

SMH adds Da Vinci 5 to robotics program

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]When robotic-assisted surgery was introduced at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in 2022, it represented a bold investment in the future of local healthcare. At the time, three surgeons began using a single robotic system to perform advanced minimally invasive procedures...

SMH Auxiliary & The Foundation support new equipment purchases for SMH

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] Not many wish to spend their days in a hospital, yet many have walked through our doors seeking care for themselves or someone they love. The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Auxiliary is different. These volunteers choose to be...

SMH Auxiliary contributes $34,000 to supporting patient needs

With a mission “to provide comfort to and better the welfare of Sheridan Memorial

SMH Auxiliary Named Wyoming Hospital Association’s Outstanding Volunteer Program of The Year

Many times we’re asked who The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is? Below you’re going to read countless things they accomplish

SMH Auxiliary supports patient needs through surgical equipment purchase

With a mission \”to provide comfort to and better the welfare of Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH)

SMH Awarded $5.9 Million State Grant to Enhance Mental Healthcare in Sheridan County

SMH Awarded $5.9 Million State Grant to Enhance Mental Healthcare in Sheridan County – Hospital to

SMH Board of Directors, Foundation thank T.R. Shelby for generous gifts toward Growing for You campaign

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]SHERIDAN - When T.R. Shelby announced a $100,000 matching gift for Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Growing for You campaign, community members and local foundations added their support to the project that includes updates to the hospital’s pharmacy, pediatric unit, emergency...

SMH Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Opens New Space

The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation staff at Sheridan Memorial Hospital are excited to announce the opening of a new rehabilitation

SMH celebrates Behavioral Health with groundbreaking

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

SMH Continues to Focus on Keeping Patients, Community Safe

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) continues to maintain readiness to care for our community throughout the COVID pandemic. Ensuring that SMH has the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and taking the necessary precautions to keep patients and visitors safe remains a...

SMH COVID-19 Testing moves to Urgent Care on Burton Street

Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Covid-19 testing is now being done at the hospital’s Urgent Care

SMH Designated Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital for Seventh Straight Year

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Rural &

SMH employees contribute $52,000 to Foundation through partner program

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]On Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted its annual holiday breakfast to honor and celebrate Employee Partners for their contributions to the hospital's Foundation. During the event, Partners vote to fund a strategic project in...

SMH Employees Give Back

Sheridan Memorial Hospital staff are very grateful for all the wonderful things our community has done for us during the pandemic. There have been so many businesses, organizations, and individuals who have given to us, that Chad Slyngstad, one of...

SMH Employees Give Back 2019

Every year the employees of Sheridan Memorial Hospital find ways to give back by raising money for, or partnering with, good causes for the Sheridan Community. 2019 was no exception, this year SMH employees raised around $ 46,000 and donated...

SMH expands advanced imaging capabilities with new 3 Tesla MRI

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Sheridan Memorial Hospital has introduced a new 3 Tesla (3T) MRI machine, doubling the magnetic strength of its current system and bringing cutting-edge imaging capabilities typically found in large medical centers to the Sheridan community. Sharper images, shorter...

SMH Foundation Announces its 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients

The Foundation’s successful Clinical Educational Endowment was initiated in 2003 with private donations. Annually it provides nursing

SMH Foundation Announces Its 2023 – 2024 Clinical Scholarship Awards

The SMH Foundation proudly announces Brianna Julien as this year’s recipient of the Cato Scholar Award, made possible with an endowment gift

SMH Foundation celebrates $51,000 in Employee Partner contributions

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted its annual

SMH Foundation Celebrates 17 Years in Employee Partner Contributions

– On Friday, December 11, Sheridan Memorial Hospital employees celebrated their contributions to the hospital’s Foundation with their 17th annual partner breakfast.

SMH Foundation Celebrates 18 Years in Employee Partner Contributions

On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, Sheridan Memorial Hospital employees celebrated their contributions to the hospital’s Foundation with

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 funds anesthesia machines, ensuring safe, effective care

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] Imagine a serene operating room, filled with the focused hum of medical machinery and a care team bustling around, preparing for surgery. A patient lies on the operating table, anticipating the onset of anesthesia. This moment is not...

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 Foundation scholarships awarded during annual meeting

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

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 Hospice seeks new volunteers, training set for late September

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation

SMH Hospice volunteer Sandy Browne named Wyoming Hospital Association’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1782829684594{margin-right: 35px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Longtime Sheridan Memorial Hospital Hospice volunteer Sandy Browne received the Wyoming Hospital Association’s 2026 Volunteer of the Year award during the organization’s annual meeting in Cheyenne on Sept. 9 – 10, 2026. “Sandy represents the very heart...

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 patient accounts manager discusses resources to help community navigate healthcare costs and coverage on Public Pulse

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Understanding health insurance can be challenging. Between deductibles, coverage options, medical bills, Medicare plans and enrollment periods, knowing where to start can sometimes feel overwhelming. Fortunately, Sheridan County residents don’t have to navigate those decisions alone. Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Patient...

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 recognized for excellence in quality, patient safety

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""] Sheridan Memorial Hospital has been recognized on two national quality lists published by Becker’s Hospital Review, highlighting the hospital’s performance in infection prevention and patient outcomes. In the fall of 2025, the hospital was included among facilities nationwide...

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...