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“You Did It! Community Critical in Successful Transitional Care Expansion Campaign”

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation board members and staff are excited to announce, thanks to the generosity of our community; we’ve

A Gift of Love – Memorial Unveiling in Honor of Emily Stone Shelby

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Foundation was honored to host a memorial unveiling for a

Colorectal Cancer – Why Screening is Your Best Defense

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, an appropriate time to explore this topic. Colon or Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is one of the

Hospital Employees Give Back to the Community

Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) employees find ways to give back to the community.
“Our community is so supportive of

Hospital Foundation Announces New Director on The Foundation Board – Chuck Burgess

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Staff and Board of Directors are pleased to welcome

Prevention is Cure

On May 12, 2022 Governor Gordon signed a proclamation recognizing May as Trauma Awareness Month in Wyoming. Every year in May,

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab Earns National Accreditation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH)

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Volunteers: Defining Our Culture of Kindness

Every April, organizations throughout our community and country pause to recognize and

SMH Foundation Celebrates 19 Years of Employee Partner Contributions

On Wednesday, December 8, 2022, Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted their annual holiday breakfast to honor and celebrate

Thank you, Doctor Sara Maguire

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2nd Dose COVID-19 Vaccine

Through January 22, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has provided COVID-19 vaccinations to approximately 1,000 people in Sheridan County. That includes SMH employees and the priority

62nd Annual 5-Year-Old Birthday Party Celebration a Great Success

Our volunteers and community members turned out to celebrate the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s 62nd annual 5-Year-Old Birthday Party!

63rd Annual 5-Year-Old Birthday Party Celebration a Great Success

Our volunteers and community members turned out to celebrate the Sheridan Memorial Hospital

A Hero at the Rodeo

Julie Boyd, RN and Emergency Department Manager, didn’t plan to play the part of a hero at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo earlier this month. But

A Holistic Approach to Healthcare

As an internist and primary care physician, I’m focused on delivering the highest level of care to all patients throughout their lives. I joined

ADDING Positive Changes for 2022

We often look at the New Year as an opportunity to make changes within our lives in some way, shape, or form. That change could be financial, personal growth, how free time is spent, or a

Anne’s Story

Anne Hinman was kind enough to leave this 5 star google review about Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Wyoming Rehab: “I could not have been happier

Appreciating our Hospice Volunteers

Hospice volunteering takes a special kind of person who is flexible, doesn’t take things personally, has good self-awareness, good

Audiology Awareness Month: Protect Your Hearing from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Audiology team is

Auxiliary Pledges $50,000 to Transforming Transitional Care in our Community

On Friday, January 8, 2021, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary voted unanimously to pledge $50,000 to the Transitional Care Expansion at

Barb Sare: A Year of Milestones

We can’t celebrate National Volunteer Month without honoring the amazing woman who has volunteered at SMH for 30 years, Barb Sare. We visited with Barb to discuss her inspiring volunteer experience. After retiring in 1990, Barb’s volunteer experience began in...

Become a Hospice Volunteer & Make a Difference

As we celebrate all of our volunteers, we would like to recognize a group that serves a very important purpose at SMH, our hospice volunteers. Hospice volunteers are a pivotal part of our hospital team and our organization’s ability to...

Can you get the flu shot too early? Perhaps…

By Sierra Gross Stallman, MD – Medical Director for Sheridan Memorial Hospital's Internal Medicine practice With our sunny 90 degree days and all the attention currently on COVID-19, it seems impossible to fathom flu season is coming near. Uncertainty about...

Cancer Screening & Preventative Care

by Nina Beach, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Welch Cancer Center September 2019 Cancer screening and preventive care is an important aspect for overall health. Screenings look for cancer before a person has symptoms. Many cancers,...

Cardiac Rehab – Healthy Habits for Life

By Cassie Mullins, RN Cardiopulmonary Rehab Supervisor at Sheridan Memorial Hospital In Sheridan, we are lucky to have many services to support heart health, from the cardiology team at the Heart Center, to our Cardiac Catheterization Lab and state of...

Cathy Bealer, Chief Nursing Officer, has Strong Ties to Nursing and Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Cathy Bealer, Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), had a deep desire to

Celebrate a World of Flavor!

March is “National Nutrition Month.” Each year we celebrate healthy eating with a theme. This year’s theme is “Celebrate a World of

Celebrating Home Care and Hospice Month

Providing care for patients in their own home has shown to be a very effective way to treat many

Celebrating Home Care and Hospice Month

Providing care for patients in their own home, has shown to be a very effective way to treat many ailments and post-operative situations.

Celebrating Women’s Health Month

It’s Women’s Health Month, and the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Women’s Clinic is here to help answer any questions you have about women’s

Charlotte Walter, Physical Therapist at Wyoming Rehab, Speaks on Public Pulse

Listen to what Charlotte Walter, Physical Therapist

Charlotte Walter, PT, DPT, visits about patient-centered care at SMH’s Wyoming Rehab

Wyoming Rehab’s Licensed Physical Therapist Charlotte Walter describes her approach to creating individualized treatment plans to help each patient achieve their goals.

Clay Smith, MD – New Emergency Department Physician

March 20, 2019Clay Smith, MD picked up a few shifts in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Emergency Department in December of 2018. As of February of this year, he has permanent status and is the most recent addition to the SMH...

Common Winter Injuries… And How To Avoid Them

While early this month, we all enjoyed the cooler temperatures of fall without all of the snow and

Congestive Heart Failure Explained

By Joseph Garcia, MD – Cardiologist from Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Heart Center February is Heart Month and it is particularly fitting that Sheridan Memorial Hospital has accomplished Accreditation by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for the treatment of congestive...

Congratulations to our 2019 Nurse Residency Graduates

L-R - Nicole Opitz, RN; Brandie Neufer, RN;Lacy Slusser, RN; Angel Vielhauer, RN; Teara Leibee, RN and Megan Perkins, RN. Six new registered nurses successfully completed the hospital's six-month Nurse Residency Program. Their graduation ceremony was held last week. This...

Connie’s Story

Connie Bachel, a longtime employee of Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH), contracted COVID-19 in mid-September. Bachel and six of her co-workers

COVID-19 Vaccines explained

We have all been affected by Covid-19, which is why we look for safe and effective ways To protect our families, communities, businesses and mental health by reducing disease burden, keep us from getting Covid-19, and allow us to resume social

DEPRESSION

The holidays can be a joyful time, filled with laughter, fun, and togetherness. However, the holidays can bring despair to those who have lost

Diabetes – The Good News Is That It Can Be Prevented!

November is National Diabetes Month. There are different types of Diabetes; however, the rise in Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and Prediabetes in our

Doctor’s Day 2020 Is Almost Here! Help Us Thank Them

Why do we celebrate Doctor's Day each year? Learn more about celebrating Doctors in our community and how you can contribute a message of thanks from the comforts of your own home. National Doctors' Day falls every year on March...

Don’t Let Pelvic Floor Concerns Limit Your Summer Activity

Summertime in Sheridan! Time for hikes, bikes, fishing, swimming, and all the outdoor recreation

Dr. Erin Henderson Joins Primary Care Team At Sheridan Memorial Hospital

While she hails from just outside Minneapolis originally, Dr. Erin Henderson said she thrives in

Dr. Joshua Scott Talks About SMH Hitting A Milestone Of 100 Robotic Surgeries And More

Conveniences of Urgent Care: Listen to Dr. David Nickerson talk about how Sheridan Memorial

Dr. Lindsay Capron & Liz Becking, RN, Talk About Celebrating Women, Women’s Clinic, and Women’s Health

Listen to what Dr. Lindsay Capron & Liz Becking,

Employee Celebrations October 2019

Thanks for all you do! October 2019 This month, Sheridan Memorial Hospital has spent time celebrating with some of the wonderful teams that exhibit excellence in their work every day. Join us in thanking them for their hard work and dedication,...

Environmental Services (EVS) Steps Up for COVID-19 Pandemic

SMH Environmental Services

Exercise and Type II Diabetes

A patient tells us … “I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes (or prediabetes) and my doctor told me to exercise. What now?” Bring told you have Type II

Fall Prevention is Key in Trauma Program

By Erica Ridgeway, BSN, RN – Sheridan Memorial Hospital Trauma Program Coordinator Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Trauma Program reviews cases for patients who have suffered a trauma of any kind. Along with this, we review and develop policies and protocols to...