Healthcare System Overview

An In-Depth Look into the Healthcare System

Award-Winning Healthcare in Wyoming's Big Horn Mountain Region

When you join Sheridan Memorial Hospital, you'll practice within a nationally recognized healthcare institution that combines sophisticated technology with genuine community connection. This 88-bed acute care hospital serves as the healthcare cornerstone for Sheridan County and surrounding communities, providing an exceptional level of care rarely found in rural settings. Here, clinical excellence and personal connections coexist—creating an environment where physicians make a real impact while maintaining professional satisfaction.

  • Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital for nine consecutive years (2016–2024)
  • Joint Commission accredited since 1964 with Gold Seal of Approval
  • ACC accreditations in Heart Failure and Cardiac Catheterization
  • Level 1 Pediatric Receiving Facility designation (2022)
  • Area Trauma Hospital designation maintained since 2001

Comprehensive Medical Services

Your practice will be supported by a broad range of clinical services rivaling metropolitan facilities. This integrated system ensures exceptional continuity of care and rapid access to consultations and referrals—enhancing patient outcomes and your day-to-day efficiency.

  • Full-service emergency department with approx. 11,000 visits annually
  • Comprehensive diagnostics including CT, MRI & more
  • Specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, women’s health, and oncology
  • Dedicated cancer center offering advanced treatments
  • Women’s health services supporting 30–40 deliveries monthly (~333/year)
  • Outpatient specialty clinics minimizing travel needs
  • SameDay Health & Imaging center open 7 days a week

Collaborative Professional Environment

Sheridan Memorial Hospital reflects Wyoming values: straightforward, supportive, and solutions-focused. Led by CEO Mike McCafferty and CMO Dr. Sierra Gross, the administration values physician input and minimizes bureaucracy. With 631 employees and 145 affiliated physicians across 25 specialties, you’ll join a unified, expert-driven team.

  • Physician-friendly leadership promoting clinical autonomy
  • Streamlined decision-making processes
  • Culture of evidence-based care and continuous improvement
  • $153.7 million in net patient revenue demonstrating strong fiscal health
  • Ongoing investment in technology and quality
  • Collaboration across 25 medical specialties

Patient-Centered Facility Design

With 304,078 sq. ft. of modern space and an average facility age of just over 20 years, Sheridan Memorial Hospital balances advanced infrastructure with a warm, community-centered design. Clinical areas are optimized for workflow efficiency and patient comfort.

  • $5.39 million in recent capital improvements
  • Four operating rooms totaling 15,504 sq. ft.
  • Laboratory area with 9,482 sq. ft. for full diagnostic support
  • Mother-baby unit accommodating ~333 annual births
  • Child-friendly inpatient pediatric space
  • Transitional Care Unit (TCU) for post-acute recovery
  • Case mix index of 1.52, reflecting moderate complexity

Community Integration and Support

As a city-county owned hospital, Sheridan Memorial Hospital enjoys exceptional public trust and support. You’ll practice in a place where healthcare providers are valued and visible, and where community connections are strong.

  • Deep community engagement and public backing
  • Stable governance via government ownership
  • 56.8% inpatient and 55.8% outpatient market share
  • 5-star satisfaction ratings from local patients
  • Hospital foundation supporting facility upgrades and recruitment
  • 80.4% of patients from Sheridan County
  • Located at 1401 W 5th St, Sheridan, WY 82801

Excellence in Patient Care

Sheridan Memorial Hospital demonstrates exceptional care quality across multiple benchmarks. With a 95th percentile HCAHPS rating and low complication and readmission rates, it offers a setting where compassionate care and clinical excellence go hand in hand.

  • HCAHPS 5-star patient satisfaction (95th percentile nationally)
  • Hospice Honors awards in 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
  • 14.4% all-cause readmission rate, lower than many peers
  • 1.27 serious complication rate, significantly better than average
  • Culture of continuous improvement and safety focus
  • $1.05 million in annual charity care provided to the community
  • Mission: "To serve our community with excellent patient-centered care"

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