Patient portalSep 14, 2016
Sepsis awareness on the Ruth R Ellbogen Family, Mother and Baby Center
September is Sepsis Awareness Month, and pregnant mothers and babies are not exempt from this life-threatening illness. More »
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Sep 9, 2016
Meet our Docs: Vishwanath Pattan, M.D., believes helping patients control diabetes can have big impact on entire community
“Diabetes impacts almost every aspect of health from the results of surgery to pregnancy outcomes. It increases impacts of cardiovascular disease and is a major killer in that regard,” said Vishwanath Pattan, M.D., an endocrinologist at Wyoming Endocrine and Diabetes Clinic in Casper. “It is a major challenge for public health as well. I believe by learning to control this disease, we can make an impact on the health of society.” More »
Sep 6, 2016
Sepsis Awareness Month: Shining light on an illness ‘more common than heart attacks, deadlier than stroke’
Sepsis isn’t caused by a particular bug, virus or bacterium. Rather, it is your body’s toxic response to infection. While your body’s immune system was designed to fight off infection, it sometimes goes into overdrive and begins to attack your body. Many infections can lead to sepsis, but pneumonia and infections of your abdomen, kidneys or bloodstream are more likely to cause it than others. More »
Aug 30, 2016
How effective are IUDs at preventing pregnancy? 7 questions with April Rosalez, D.O.
IUDs are becoming more popular with women for their convenience, longevity and reversibility. There are no birth-control pills to forget to take; depending on the type and other factors, IUDs can prevent pregnancies for between 3 to 10 years; and they are typically easily removed with a short office visit. April Rosalez, D.O., now offers IUD insertion and removal at Mesa Primary Care. Below, she answers seven common questions about the contraceptive. More »
Aug 8, 2016
Grab your tickets! Craig Morgan headlines Country for Cancer 2016
The third annual Country for Cancer concert is Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at the Casper Events Center. Our featured artist is country music entertainer, TV host and military veteran, Craig Morgan, with local favorite, Whiskey Rebellion, opening. More »
Aug 3, 2016
Endocrinologist Vishwanath Pattan, M.D., joins Wyoming Endocrine and Diabetes Clinic
Wyoming Medical Center welcomes endocrinologist Vishwanath Pattan, M.D., to Wyoming Endocrine and Diabetes Clinic in Casper. Dr. Pattan will see patients full time at the clinic, located at 245 S. Fenway St. More »
Jul 28, 2016
Infant security is everyone’s business
At Wyoming Medical Center, we provide the highest standards of care in a safe environment. Safety in the care we provide is not the only safety we care about. We also care about physical safety. On the Ruth R. Ellbogen Mother, Baby and Family Center, this is one of the most important pieces of the care we provide. More »
Jul 25, 2016
Nurse Jenea Goddard nominated for Norman S. Holt Award; two others honored
Three nurses were nominated by their peers for the prestigious Norman S. Holt Award for Nursing Excellence. Read about them and the hospital's final nominee, Jenea Goddard, here. More »
Jul 22, 2016
Two Fly Foundation donates $80,000 for Wyoming cancer patients and their families
What does $80,000 means to the Angels Cancer Care Program? It means saying yes to more cancer patients and families. More »
Jul 21, 2016
Wyoming Medical Center welcomes Stacy Henley, F.N.P., to our new Clinical Decision Unit
The Clinical Decision Unit acts as go-between from the Emergency Room and other departments to either being released or admitted to the hospital. It is for patients who have not yet been admitted, but require testing and/or observation for not longer than 24 hours. The goals of the CDU are to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs through unnecessary admissions. More »
Jul 1, 2016
Summer Safety Series | Mosquitoes, ticks, deer flies can spread infections while feasting on your flesh
Something to remember while planning your summer picnic with family and friends: Mosquitoes, ticks and deer flies are hoping to make a picnic out of you. Bug bites aren’t just itchy and annoying. A man in Big Horn County died last year in an outbreak of tularemia that sickened 22 people. Here’s a look at the infections these blood suckers could spread after puncturing your skin with their flexible probing mouthparts this holiday weekend. More »
Jun 28, 2016
13 Minutes: Casper woman saves husband as dispatcher coaches her through CPR
Few Americans would know what to do if someone collapsed in front of them, despite the fact that nearly 80 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen inside the home. It’s an odds-on favorite that if someone does collapse in front of you, it’s someone you love and live with. According to the American Heart Association, immediate CPR can double or triple their chance of survival. Francine had no time to be unsure. “Listen carefully,” the voice on the phone instructed. “We’re going to start mouth-to-mouth.” More »