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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...

Give The Gift Of Peace Of Mind

If you could provide comfort to your loved ones in a time of pain or sadness, would you? Making decisions about your own health care and medical

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

High Sugar Diet & Memory Decline

By Megan Sexton, RND Which came first: the junk food or the memory decline? This question is being investigated currently by researchers and has revealed a strong correlation between a diet high in sugar and saturated fat with decreased memory...

Honoring Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide intimate, hands-on healthcare to patients. A day in the life of a CNA might include taking patients temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs,

Honoring Certified Nursing Assistants

National Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) week is June 14-20, 2023. This week is a way to honor those who work in this demanding

Hospital Employees Give Back to the Community

Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital employees find ways to give back to the community.

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Hospital Employees Give Back to the Community

Each year, Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) employees find ways to give back to the community; 2020 was no different… um, wait, yes

Hospital Foundation Announces its 2023 Board Members

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation staff and Board of Directors are excited to announce

Hospital Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Board Director – Sue Belish

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Staff and Board of Directors are pleased to welcome Sue Belish, the newest Foundation Board Director.

Hospital Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Board Member – Wendy Smith

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

Hospital Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Director – J.T. Grainger

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation Staff and Board of Directors are pleased to announce J.T. Grainger as their newest Director, voted unanimously to the board during their September 2020 Board Meeting. Board President Richard Garber shares, “we are thrilled to...

Hospital’s Trauma Squad at Third Thursday, July 21st!

Come see our hospital Trauma Squad at 3rd Thursday, July 21st beginning at 5 pm. We will be handing out important safety information,

It’s Never Too Late For Realistic Healthy Habits

As we progress through life, our food choices are formed and molded by many different factors. Food choices are dictated by habit, preferences,

It’s Not Glamorous, but Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives

It may not be the most glamorous subject, but talking about colorectal cancer saves lives. Among cancer affecting both men and women, colorectal

Jason Ackerman, MD — Talks About Alcohol Use Disorder, Available Treatments, and MORE!

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Jason Ackerman, MD — Talks About Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Addiction and Internal Medicine

Listen to what Dr. Jason Ackerman shares about

Joint Friendly Exercises to Avoid Pain While Increasing Activity

If 2020 knocked you off your fitness routine or reminded you of the importance of starting one, read on. A common barrier for individuals wanting

June 18-24 is National CNA Week!

June 18-24 -- National Certified Nursing Assistants Week Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide intimate, hands-on healthcare to patients. A day in the life of a CNA might include taking patients temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs, helping with bathing,...

Keep A List: Why Your Medications Matter

As a patient there is one question you should be asked every time you see a provider: “What

Learning about Testicular Cancer

April is Testicular Cancer awareness month. Testicular cancer is the most common solid tumor among males age 15-34 years old. The American Cancer Society estimates almost 10,000

Let’s Talk Strokes

May is National Stroke Awareness Month with a goal to increase awareness around this very important public health problem. It is estimated

Listen to What Jasmine Slater and Ada Kirven Share About The Link, Welch Cancer Center, & The SMH Foundation

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Meet Dr. Erin Henderson And Listen To What She Shares About Preventive Healthcare

Meet Dr. Erin Henderson and listen to what she

National Nutrition Month: Get to Know Your SMH Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

March is National Nutrition Month and a great opportunity to recognize our incredible Registered Dietician Nutritionists at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Our RNDs are experts in food and nutrition and are qualified to support a variety of patient needs including meal...

New Addiction Medicine and Recovery Clinic Opens at SMH

Dr. Jason Ackerman has been practicing medicine in Sheridan for the past 8 years and has been a mainstay in the Sheridan Memorial Hospital

New Audiology Services at Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic

Trouble hearing? Learn about our new audiology services and what options might be available to help you.

New Chief Ambulatory Officer at SMH

Holly Zajic (pronounced Zeitz) loves helping people be the best they can be every day. When you first meet her, it’s the exuberance and energy

New Digital Physician Directory

New Family Nurse Practitioner – Rebekah Montgomery, FNP

June 17, 2019 Serving others is evident in Rebekah Montgomery’s approach to healthcare. She is a new Family Nurse Practitioner at Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine. When you work in healthcare, many important factors must be in place to choose...

New Internal Medicine Physician, Elise Sylar, MD

We are excited to welcome Dr. Elise Sylar to the staff at Sheridan Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine. She is now accepting appointments for adults and adolescents 16 and over. Please call 307.675.2650 Option 4 to schedule your appointment today.

New OB/GYN Physician at SMH

When you meet Elisabeth Scalva, MD, the first thing you might notice is her height. However, that quickly fades away as her vibrant personality radiates as she engages with people. As a new Obstetrics/Gynecology physician at SMH Women’s Clinic, Scalva...

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