“I think the most important part of my job is taking care of my patients with dignity and pride, making them feel cared about and loved. I picture my own friends and family in the beds, and I think about how I would want them to be treated. I want to be the advocate for the family who is not there, and I want them to feel important.” — Katie Cushing, C.N.A. More »
Congratulations to Tara Legler, R.N., for being named one of Wyoming's Top Nurses by the Casper Star-Tribune. In celebration of National Nurses Week, the newspaper selected 10 Wyoming nurses for the honor, and four of them work at Wyoming Medical Center. More »
Congratulations to Taylor Johnstone, R.N., for being named one of Wyoming's Top Nurses by the Casper Star-Tribune. In celebration of National Nurses Week, the newspaper selected 10 Wyoming nurses for the honor, and four of them work at Wyoming Medical Center. More »
“We have an amazing stroke team that is really dedicated to patient care and improving outcomes. We are the state’s first Primary Stroke Center to be certified by the Joint Commission, and since 2015 we’ve earned the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association’s highest honors every year,” Melody said. “We are a small town, and we’re treating our community and our neighbors. I think our metrics and performance are as good, and in some cases better, than the larger stroke centers around the country. " — Melody Bowar, R.N. More »
Congratulations to Beckie Oliver, R.N., for being named one of Wyoming's Top Nurses by the Casper Star-Tribune. In celebration of National Nurses Week, the newspaper selected 10 Wyoming nurses for the honor, and four of them work at Wyoming Medical Center. More »
Wyoming Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. More »
"We had a long time patient that was on the floor for a long time, who was passing away. She sat with this patient all day so they didn’t have to be alone." — Kristin Podjun More »
I am nominating Katie because of the astounding care she provided to me after my stroke. Katie was beyond compassionate, patient, and loving toward me. I couldn't move the whole left side of my body and I couldn't speak. I had a hard time understanding what people were telling me to do. Katie treated me humanely. — Anonymous More »
Hospitals are places where sick people come to get well. Visitors are asked to protect the health of their hospitalized friends and family (and themselves) by practicing the basic principles of infection prevention. More »
“Beyond the flawless performance of the stroke team, starting with EMS, the real reason there is a happy ending to this story was the recognition of stroke symptoms and quick thinking of Glenn’s friend who called 911,” said neurologist David B. Wheeler, MD, PhD, FAAN, FAES, medical director of WMC’s Primary Stroke Center. “Glenn's friend truly acted F.A.S.T. and definitely saved his life.” More »
David Wheeler, M.D., Ph.D., went from high school dropout to Rhoades Scholar, to Ph.D., to 2019 American Heart Association Physician of the Year. More »
"David Wheeler has worked tirelessly for years to improve systems of care for stroke patients in Wyoming and beyond,” said Midge LaPorte Epstein, Executive Vice President of the AHA’s SouthWest Affiliate. “His insights into the unique challenges of rural health care are helping to guide the AHA’s work in this important area, and he is a trusted advocate for our mission. His leadership is improving patient outcomes and saving lives. For these reasons and many more, David is an excellent choice for this prestigious award." More »
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