Sep 19, 2018
Three ways to protect yourself from the flu
The Centers for Disease Control recommends the following as the top three actions to protect from the flu: Vaccinate, prevent the spread of germs and take antiviral drugs if prescribed. More »
The Centers for Disease Control recommends the following as the top three actions to protect from the flu: Vaccinate, prevent the spread of germs and take antiviral drugs if prescribed. More »
Fever is a body’s natural response to an infection or illness, and not all fevers are serious. But they can make children feel downright crummy. Here, certified physician assistant Tony Patik explains how to treat a child’s fever at home and when you should seek medical advice. More »
Wyoming Medical Center welcomes certified physician assistant Toni Patik to Sage Primary Care in Casper. Patik has practiced medicine in Casper since 2001, most recently at Rocky Mountain Oncology. In her training, she specialized in children’s health, but she is accepting patients of all ages at Sage. More »
For more than a year, we’ve been meeting, running table-top exercises and double checking our inventory. We’ve ordered extra supplies, padded staffing schedules and walked through multiple what-if scenarios. And that’s just inside our walls. More »
We are proud to be voted Wyoming’s Best Hospital by the voters who matters the most: You. The Casper Star-Tribune’s Readers Choice Awards were released today, and we have a whole lot to be thankful for. More »
Doctors have the power to change our lives. Tell us how a doctor has made a difference in your life, and we'll share it on National Doctor's Day, Thursday, March 30. More »
We’re giving away four model ambulances during our My Favorite Ambulance contest. To enter, all you have to do is go to our Facebook page and celebrate our amazing EMS team with the hashtag #MyFavoriteAmbulance. More »
Instead of measuring Valentine’s Day by how much chocolate or how many roses you receive, measure it by how well you treat the most important muscle in your body - your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. More »
It’s often called the stomach flu or food poisoning. It can ruin a business’ reputation and strip the cheer from the company Christmas party. It is the scourge of daycares, nursing homes and classrooms. It is norovirus, and according to a press release from the Wyoming Department of Health, it is spreading through Casper and Cheyenne. More »
Several factors can increase your risk of developing osteoporosis: being older than 50, having a family history or not getting enough calcium or vitamin D in your diet. But there is one risk factor that trumps all the rest, said Dr. Anca Voinov, a family practice physician at Sage Primary Care: “The biggest risk factor is simply being female." More »
GAS, or strep throat, is the most common cause of sore throat in school-aged children between 5 and 15 years. It is seen most frequently during the winter and early spring months but can be seen anytime. It presents with a group of symptoms providers look for to help us identify it and treat it appropriately. More »
When your child is sick, you want him or her to feel better as quickly as possible. You bundle him up, drive to the doctor’s office and expect an antibiotic to get him back to his rambunctious little self. But his doctor won’t prescribe one. Why not? More »