New Urologist Joins Hospital Staff
ROCK SPRINGS – With a love of the outdoors and ties to the area, Dr. Cody R. Christensen is a perfect fit for Sweetwater County….
United Steel Workers Women Of Steel Committee Team Up To Support The Waldner House
ROCK SPRINGS — The Waldner House received a thoughtful donation of handmade blankets, custom pillows, and pillow cases on Saturday, August 12th from the United…
Going to School? Vaccines Should be Up-to-Date
WYOMING — A new school year’s arrival is a reminder for parents that families should be up to date with the vaccines they need, according…
Smoky Skies Can Be Troublesome For Those With Respiratory Issues
ROCK SPRINGS – The smoke-filled skies over can be troublesome for those with respiratory issues. The health care professionals at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County…
MHSC Prepares For Eclipse Crowds
ROCK SPRINGS – Dehydration, altitude sickness, and car crash trauma are just a few of the potential health issues Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County could…
Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
SWEETWATER COUNTY — Regional wildfire smoke is impacting areas of Wyoming today. Dry conditions in parts of the United States increase the potential for wildfires…
Memorial Hospital Earns Quality Excellence Award
ROCK SPRINGS – Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County has qualified to receive the 2017 Hospital Quality Excellence Award. Mountain-Pacific Quality Health will present the award…
Elks Lodge Donates To VIRS Respite Care; Will Provide 100 Hours Of Assistance To Community
SWEETWATER COUNTY — Members of the Rock Springs Elks Lodge #624 gathered to present a check for $1,000 to VIRS Respite Care. Donovan Rawlings presented…
Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast Will Precede Red Desert Parade On Saturday
SWEETWATER COUNTY — Parents, you don’t need to make breakfast before you take the family to the Red Desert parade Saturday morning. Rock Springs…
A Calming Doll For Alzheimer’s Patients
ROCK SPRINGS – Young at Heart’s caregiver coordinator spent months looking for the right doll. Alyse Russell has a clientele of care recipients who are…
Local Doctors Win Three Man Division Of Pika Cup
PINEDALE — Dr. Jamie Poyer and Dr. Melinda Poyer (Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County chief of staff), both of Rock Springs, and Bob Pendergrast of Park…
Hallucinations & Delusions: Don’t Wait to Get Treatment for Psychosis
Like a stroke, psychosis is best treated when caught early. Don’t wait if you or someone you know is having hallucinations or delusions. Psychosis can…
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Discounted Sports Physicals August 1, 8 & 15
School is right around the corner – is your student(s) ready to play sports and do you have the physical paperwork complete? Castle Rock Medical…
Plague Confirmed In Northeastern Wyoming Prairie Dog
WYOMING — Plague infection was recently confirmed in a northeastern Wyoming prairie dog, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). No human cases have…
Notice To Avoid And Report Possible Harmful Algal Blooms In Wyoming Waters
CHEYENNE, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Water Quality Division (WQD), the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), and the Wyoming Livestock Board…
Hospital Receives ‘Blessing Bags’ Donation
SWEETWATER COUNTY – Emergency bags filled with everything from a toothbrush to a notebook recently were donated to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County by the…
Laramie Hospital Advises Patients May Be Affected in Security Breach
LARAMIE – Ivinson Memorial Hospital announced on July 11 that some of their patients will be receiving letters in the coming days to notify them of…
MHSC Safe And Healthy Kids Program Helps Educate Youth
Josephina Ibarra, pictured, and Rachel Blundell, clinical dietitians with Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, participated in the Uinta County Safe Kids Fair in Mountain View…
Rock Springs Mother Seeking Living Kidney Donor For Son
ROCK SPRINGS — The following is a letter from Joanne Lane asking the community to help find a kidney donor for her son. This link…
Wyoming Dept of Health Offers Grants for Worksite Wellness Programs
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Chronic Disease Prevention Program is encouraging Wyoming businesses to apply for a worksite wellness grant opportunity. “The…
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