“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 »
“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 »
For the fourth straight year, Wyoming Medical Center has won the American Stroke Association’s highest level of recognition for quick, expert treatment of stroke patients. More »
Treating stroke involves almost every clinical department at Wyoming Medical Center, starting with emergency responders. Our multidisciplinary stroke team meets every month to analyze the latest data, collaborate on best care practices and troubleshoot areas that need improvement. More »
Not so long ago, “stroke” often meant long-term disability or at least long, hard-fought recoveries for survivors and their families. It is still the fourth-leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. But thanks to Wyoming Medical Center’s multidisciplinary stroke team and emerging cutting-edge treatments, it was not the story for David Balcerzak of Casper. More »
Wyoming Medical Center has again won the American Stroke Association’s highest level of recognition for quick, expert treatment of stroke patients. For the second straight year, we achieved Target: Stroke Honor Roll —Elite Plus status. We also earned the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. More »
The past five years have seen unprecedented advances in acute stroke management. With more aggressive treatment parameters, revolutionary changes in interventional techniques and improvement in the organization of care, more and more people are walking away from stroke with little to no deficit. More »
I wouldn’t wake up for four days. When I did, doctors would tell me that I suffered a pulmonary embolism causing a watershed stroke and three cardiac arrests. Lying in the hospital bed and facing a long recovery, I felt powerless – for a while. But over the next seven years, I found a strength I didn’t know I had. Never have I felt more powerful. More »
When I woke up in Wyoming Medical Center three days after collapsing inside my house on April 3, 2008, I felt like a very different person. Before my stroke, I was a 20-year-old college student with dreams of becoming a sports caster on SportsCenter. I woke up nearly paralyzed. More »
Kendall Bays, at right, poses with her mother, Kim Bays, in front of Wyoming Medical Center, the hospital Kendall was rushed to when she had a stroke ... More »
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