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Aug 17, 2020

Wyoming Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

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 »

May 6, 2020

Paper names Nicole Porter one of Wyoming's Top Nurses

"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 »

May 6, 2020

Paper names Katie Ferree one of Wyoming's Top Nurses

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 »

Dec 31, 2019

Stopping by Wyoming Medical Center during cold, flu and RSV season? Be a good visitor

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 »

Nov 7, 2019

Meet our Docs: Neurosurgeon Paul Matz, M.D., believes medicine is about serving others

Growing up, there was one lesson Paul Matz’s parents tried to impart on him and his three siblings: “We don’t care what you do, but try to provide some service to others.”“I would like to think that is still the cornerstone of my practice,” said Dr. Matz, a board-certified neurosurgeon. “There are ever increasing pressures to think of medicine as a business, but it isn’t good for anyone when that happens. The best thing one can do as a physician is to make it a job of service.” More »

Oct 23, 2019

Act F.A.S.T.: Calling 911 saves Louisiana man's life after stroke

“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 »

May 22, 2019

Meet our Docs: Neurologist Dr. David B. Wheeler, from high school dropout to a Ph.D.

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 »

May 13, 2019

Neurologist David B. Wheeler, MD, PhD, named American Heart Association 2019 Physician of the Year

"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 »

Nov 14, 2018

Wyoming Medical Center launches TeleStroke Wyoming with hospitals in Sheridan and Douglas

“TeleStroke Wyoming allows WMC neurologists to actively participate in patient care and decision making from the moment the patient arrives at their local hospital,” said neurologist David Wheeler, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.N., medical director of WMC’s Primary Stroke Center. “Having neurologists involved early increases the likelihood that patients will get the appropriate diagnosis and treatment quickly, and that’s the metric of excellence in stroke care.” More »

Nov 13, 2018

Tamara Thomson, R.N., nominated for nursing excellence award

"Out here, on the floors and with the staff, you see such amazing things,” said Thomson, nurse manager of our Neuro Unit on the sixth floor of Center Tower. “Every single day you see people giving their entire heart to the care of their patients, and what we do here is such important work. Every minute of the day that we spend at Wyoming Medical Center is important.” More »

Sep 13, 2018

After deadly crash, woman reunited with beloved dog at Wyoming Medical Center

“We travel a lot with our dog, and the people of Wyoming are the most dog friendly. People are more kind in Wyoming; they are more considerate. These are the bits of humanity that make life so pleasant.” More »

Jul 23, 2018

Meet our Docs: Neurologist Rene Mosada, M.D., joins Wyoming Neurologic Associates

Wyoming Medical Center welcomes board-certified neurologist Rene Mosada, M.D., to Wyoming Neurologic Associates of Casper. Wyoming Medical Center is the state’s only Primary Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission. Dr. Mosada joins our multidisciplinary stroke team. More »

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