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From our doors to yours: Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season

December 17, 2024

John Whiteside, CEO of SageWest Health Care

Fact: Unsafe Toys Ruin More Holidays Than the Grinch

December 16, 2024

Fact: Unsafe Toys Ruin More Holidays Than the Grinch In the instant holiday-classic film “A Christmas Story,” a sub-plot within the narrative is Ralphie’s desire to get a Red Rider bb-gun, despite his mom’s protestations that it will “put somebody’s eye out.” Spoiler alert: Her admonition nearly comes true when one...

SageWest Employees and Medical Staff Spread Holiday Cheer by Gifting 34 Local Children

December 11, 2024

SageWest employees and medical staff have purchased gifts for local children this holiday season, helping 34 angels this year. Central Bank and Trust's John Whitson, Danielle Olheiser, Jessica East, Ashley Bascue and SageWest CEO John Whiteside. There are still 50 children in need of gifts, and you can help by picking up a...

Outsmart Your Healthcare Deductible

December 9, 2024

For those who have had the misfortune of using their full health insurance deductible already in 2024, some silver lining: If you’ve met your healthcare deductible, your out-of-pocket expenses for a surgery, screening, or check-up could be minimal – or even nothing – before the end of the year. That’s right....

Clean Hands Really Can Help Stop Germs

December 6, 2024

National Handwashing Awareness Week December 1-7 reminds us of what most moms told us for years: “Wash your hands or you’re gonna get sick.” It turns out that 80% of communicable diseases can be transferred by touch. And just washing your hands a few times a day can reduce diarrhea rates...

SageWest supports Community Entry Services with Festival of Trees donation

December 4, 2024

SageWest Health Care is proud to contribute to the well-being of our community, and this holiday season is no exception. SageWest CEO John Whiteside recently presented a $500 donation to Community Entry Services (CES) in support of the 20th Annual Festival of Trees. This annual event raises essential funds for CES, which provides services...

Dr. Christine Sjoquist provides full-time services in Lander

November 27, 2024

Dual board-certified family medicine and sports medicine provider expands access to primary care and sports medicine services to include Lander and Riverton clinics

Dr. Mutsa Munjoma returns to Fremont County

November 26, 2024

Offering same day appointments at the Wind River Clinic in Riverton

Your Bladder Matters!

November 25, 2024

Your Bladder Matters! Bladder issues, such as incontinence or urinary tract infections, rank among the more private of ailments that not only give discomfort but are also uncomfortable to discuss with your primary care provider. Many people won't even talk to their provider about bladder health conditions because they are embarrassed –...

Hard Facts About Lung Cancer

November 19, 2024

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the main message is that lung cancer is a horrible, usually deadly disease that more often than not is caused by smoking. The facts around this particularly insidious cancer just scream out the proper course of action: don’t smoke or quit smoking, and...

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