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With the opening of the new Outpatient Center, it’s no secret than many clinics and departments have moved to bigger, better facilities. We understand that when you schedule an appointment at one of these clinics, you may not know where to park or enter the building. Refer to the maps below to learn how to easily arrive at your appointments.

Where do I park?

Ample parking for the clinics and services in the Outpatient Center is available in lots on both the north and south side of the Outpatient Center.
North Lot – Access from Highland Avenue. There are 10 steps and a handicapped ramp to enter the building on the North side.
South Lots – Access from 5^th St or Highland Avenue. The lot is level all the way up to the entrance for easier access for those who prefer not to take the stairs.

For a video tour with Chief Development Officer Cody Sinclair, and more information about the Outpatient Center, click here.  

March 7, 2019

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation presented a check to the hospital board of trustees for over $100,000 for equipment upgrades at the hospital. A result of the approval of eight different grants, the funding goes to support direct patient care in multiple hospital departments. 

According to Cody Sinclair, Chief Development Officer “The Foundation’s efforts to raise needed dollars are vital in countless ways. Sheridan’s strong history of philanthropy has helped to build healing environments for areas such as The Watt Dialysis Center, Griffith Emergency Department and Welch Cancer Center. It has helped ensure our expert physicians and teams throughout the hospital have the equipment and technology to provide the best patient-centered care possible.” 

These specific unrestricted funds will help purchase needed equipment which will impact patient care through the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab, Surgery, Outpatient Lab, and Radiology. 

This funding was made possible by the generosity of the many people who support The Foundation’s Annual Membership program and sponsor Foundation events throughout the year like the annual golf tournament. 

“Philanthropy has made so many projects possible for Sheridan Memorial Hospital, and ensures everyone in our community receives needed care,” Sinclair added Philanthropy has been a big part of Sheridan Memorial Hospital from the very beginning. In 1976, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation was formally established to provide continued leadership to ensure funding for capital building projects and patient care programs. These areas all help Sheridan Memorial Hospital meet the healthcare needs for our community. 

SMH Foundation Funding Requests Announced for the Following Equipment:

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 in the new Outpatient Center along with their new name, suite number and phone number. 

The new Outpatient Center accommodates SMH clinics, which have been operating across the street from the hospital for the past several years. It also provides space for more frequently used outpatient services, to include wound care, diabetes education, outpatient radiology and outpatient lab.

The Heart Center and the Women’s Clinic have already been operating in their new offices. Internal Medicine opens their doors today in the new building. Ear, Nose and Throat will move into their space on the second floor shortly after Internal Medicine offices have fully moved in. Big Horn Surgical remains in its present location and Endocrinology stays in its existing location at 1050 Mydland Road.

Once all of the moves take place, there will be a total of 30 physicians and clinicians practicing in the Outpatient Center.

Moving the clinics also provided an opportunity for the hospital to consolidate its clinics under an updated Sheridan Memorial Hospital logo. The new logo still features the heart icon, but includes a fresh, more modern look.

“Overall, it is a better reflection of who we are as an organization today – a healthcare system aligned with physician practices,” said CEO McCafferty.

The entire building will boast just over 100,000 square feet of space. The original structure, built in 2004, began with 32,000 square feet. Of the 70,000 square foot addition, 30,000 square feet will remain shell space to support future growth.

Have Questions About Upcoming Appointments?

If you have questions about how to get to your upcoming appointment in one of these clinics or departments, don’t hesitate to call 672-1000. All clinic and department phone numbers will remain the same and the staff will be happy to help you.

February 20, 2019
 
On Friday, February 1, 2019, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary presented donations totaling $23,500 at its annual meeting and luncheon. With this gift, the Auxiliary has given nearly $637,000 to Sheridan Memorial Hospital since 1991.

With a mission “to provide comfort to and better the welfare of Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s patients,” The Auxiliary Board members voted on the opportunity that best exemplified their purpose. Their funds will enhance patient care in several departments including Radiology, Transitional Care Unit, Outpatient Surgery, Cath Lab, and Women’s Health. Hospital leaders Tandie Garland, Cathy Bealer, and Kristi Ramsey gratefully accepted the gift on behalf of the numerous departments who will be positively impacted by this contribution.

Since the luncheon, The Foundation has received various words of thanks from all departments and we look forward to sharing the gift’s impact in the coming months.
As a recipient of The Auxiliary’s donation, Radiology will be able to purchase a special wheelchair for Diagnostic Imaging.

In the following letter, Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Medical Imaging and Radiology Manager Chris Bilyeu shares the positive impact this gift, and the Auxiliary Volunteers have on our organization.

“I would like to extend a big thank you to the auxiliary!  I truly enjoyed the luncheon and found it interesting to see the extent to which they are helping the hospital.  Unfortunately, I had to leave for the gift announcements, but wanted to explain the impact the new chair will have on our department.  Currently we only have one of the Stryker wheelchairs and two other traditional wheelchairs.  The technologists compete to be able to use the Stryker wheelchair instead of using the old wheelchairs.  The reason for that is all the engineering that went into the ergonomic design of the chair to make it much more comfortable for the patient and the driver.   The features allow for brakes and foot pedals to be controlled without having to bend over and use your hands.  In addition, when pushing the chair you do not have to lean over as it sits taller and allows the user to practice good posture when transporting patients.  Lastly, the chair allows for thorough cleanings between patients as many of the cracks and crevices are eliminated.  This chair will definitely be greatly appreciated by the staff and will be able to serve patients for many years to come!

In addition, I would like to take the opportunity to share some feedback I see when the volunteers are working the outpatient waiting room desk, as many of these women are members of the auxiliary as well.  I am fortunate to have my office situated just outside the desk they operate every day.  I always enjoy my conversations with them and see what an impact they have on patients and their families.  This is ever so apparent when a patient is having surgery and there is not a volunteer available to be in the waiting room.  The families become increasingly anxious and feel a little isolated as they are not sure where to go for information or whom to communicate with when they need to step out, as they are worried they may miss the surgeon come in with an update.  The service our volunteers provide is immeasurable in terms of the comfort to our patients and families.  I feel it is important for them to realize what an impact they make and they deserve sincere appreciation for the countless hours they put in!  Keep up the great work and thanks again for making this hospital a better place to come as a patient, visitor and employee!” 


Sincerely,

Chris Bilyeu

Medical Imaging Radiology Manager

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 Center and over $400 in gifts and supplies to its Pediatric Unit. There to accept the donations were Megan Ratterman, DO and Nina Beach, Nurse Practitioner of Welch Cancer Center, Chief Development Officer – Cody Sinclair, and Volunteer Services Coordinator – Jasmine Slater.

Over the past decade, FBLA students raised more than $10,000 for the Welch Cancer Center by selling FBLA’s Cancer Awareness t-shirts. This year’s donation goes towards helping those in need to obtain preventive screening for the early detection of cancer. Nurses working in the pediatric unit are already using the gifts of stuffed animals, toys and dolls to provide comfort to our tiny patients.

Thank you to the FBLA students for their continued support and admirable efforts and to the many community members who purchased t-shirts for the cause. We appreciate your generosity and efforts to make a difference right here at home!

January 23, 2019

Not a month goes by that employees of Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) aren’t raising money for, or partnering with, a good cause for the Sheridan community. In 2018, SMH employees donated over $44,700 and hundreds of food, clothing and toy items towards several efforts around the community.

According to Cecile Pattison, Community Relations Coordinator at SMH, “We work hard to promote a culture of kindness and that shows when it comes to the amount of time and money our employees give back to the community.”

Of the over $44,700 raised in 2018, the bulk ($40,000) was through the SMH Foundation Employee Partner Program. Each year, employees vote on which project to fund with the dollars raised and this year the funds will go to the MedSurg unit for a new patient family and telemedicine consult room.  Over $410,000 has been raised through this program in the past 15 years.

Another major effort throughout the year is Jeans Fridays, where employees donate a minimum of $5 for the privilege of wearing jeans on designated Fridays each month.

“We average one Jeans Friday a month depending on the cause and the money raised goes to various efforts,” said Pattison. “This year the money helped with Safe Kids Day, The Link – Partners in Pink, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and the Sheridan Media Christmas Wish Campaign. Over $2500 was raised through Jeans Fridays in 2018.”

Hospital employees also took advantage of several other opportunities to give back in 2018.

–    Kozy Korner Gifts of Kindness – Employees donate cash through the Kozy Korner gift shop, and those funds are used to purchase gifts for patients in the hospital over Christmas.

–    Aid stations at the Dead Swede Hundo Bike Ride, Bike MS Bighorn Country Classic and the Bighorn Trail Run.

–    Relay for Life – Employee teams raised funds through a bake sale and daffodil sales.

–    Toys for Tots Toy Drive – Three large boxes of toys were donated this year.

–    Emergency Department Coat Drive – A partnership with One Hour Martinizing – gave ten big bags of coats this year.

–    Emergency Department Soup Drive – Donations of soup and cash for the food pantry during the holidays.

“When you look at the efforts over the entire year, it is easy to see how much our employees care about our community,” Pattison said. “We want to help people and make a difference. Every day we care for people in the hospital as part of our jobs, but these efforts show that our people want to go far above and beyond that to help others.”

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Contact:  
Alan Dubberley, Communications – 307-675-5877

For questions regarding content of this release:
Nyle Morgan, Chief Operating Officer – 307.672.1189
Cassandra Williamson, Sr. Director of Business Development, MARC – 605.393.0300

For Immediate Release – January 10, 2019

Hospital Partners With Medical Air Rescue Company to Provide Air Ambulance Service

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) has partnered with Medical Air Rescue Company (MARC) to bring air ambulance transportation to the Sheridan area.

Effective January 9, 2019 MARC has based a King Air C90 fixed-wing airplane at the Sheridan County Airport.  The aircraft and its medical crew will be available 24/7 to transport critically ill patients to other facilities when they need a higher level of care.  Patients from critical care areas within SMH will be transported to the airport via ground ambulance and then will be flown to the nearest facility able to provide care for the patient’s medical condition.

According to Nyle Morgan, Chief Operating Officer at SMH, “We are pleased to enter into this relationship with MARC. It is an extremely important service for the Sheridan community so our patients will have access to the appropriate level care as fast as possible.  The sooner a patient in critical condition can be transported to a facility with the appropriate level of care, the greater the likelihood that patient will have a positive outcome.”

MARC is an independent company, headquartered in Rapid City, SD with satellite bases located throughout the region; Sheridan being their newest base. MARC is fully staffed 24/7, with highly trained and experienced flight teams that are committed to the communities they serve in providing rapid and reliable patient care.  The hospital’s agreement allows MARC to transport patients from SMH, but all aircraft, equipment and staff are owned and employed by MARC. 

The fixed-wing aircraft is the first phase for emergency medical flights in and out of Sheridan.  Later this year, MARC will base their first Airbus H130 helicopter at the hospital. 

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