The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation board members and staff are excited to announce, thanks to the generosity of our community; we’ve
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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 Chuck Burgess as their newest Foundation
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)
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
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.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
February is Heart Month – Taking Steps Toward a Healthier You
On average, Americans spend $27.4 billion each year on Valentine’s Day, and $1.8 billion is for
Following Up With Tom McClain – Cardiopulmonary Rehab Patient
Each year in February, we celebrate National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week to draw attention to the role of cardiac rehab in reducing the
Foundation Hosts Successful 2022 Golf Tournament
On Friday, July 1, over 120 golfers and hospital volunteers gathered at The Powder Horn Golf Club to raise awareness and funds for patient
From Housekeeping to Registered Nurse
How does a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Biology end up landing you a job in the housekeeping department of your local hospital and ultimately
From SMH Employees to Dedicated Volunteers
Many of our volunteers were very involved and well known as staff members before becoming SMH volunteers. They then want to stay active and involved with coworkers who have essentially become a staple or part of their lives. People become...
Giving Back, Community Focus Lead to Fellowship Accolades
Giving back to the community in which you live can be very rewarding. For those who have done it, you know how it feels and what it means to give of your time and talents. Dr. Kristopher Schamber says, “I...
Healthcare by Video
by Melanie Aksamit, Process Improvement Coordinator, and Kristopher Schamber, MD – both of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Internal Medicine Practice. Tele-health. Tele-medicine. Zoom. These are terms that have been thrown around frequently in the last few months. Chances are you have...
Healthy Gut
Today we will be talking about gut health. The gut, or gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract, generally refers to the stomach, through the small and
Heart Failure – A Little Bit of Prevention Goes a Long Way
As we approach World Heart Day, September 29, a day created to spread awareness about
Heartfelt Thanks
National Nurses Week is May 6-12, with the American Nurses Association recognizing and honoring nurses across the United States. Nurses