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    Meet SageWest’s Monarch Award Nominee Sarah Heinrich, Women’s Health Registered Nurse

    Sarah Heinrich receving a plaque

    Pictured Sarah Heinrich, Women’s Health RN and Gail Merrill, Women’s Health Director

     

    Fremont County, Wyo. (August 13, 2025) – SageWest Health Care proudly announces Women’s Health Registered Nurse Sarah Heinrich as its nominee for the 2025 Monarch Caring and Community Award, the most prestigious honor bestowed to caregivers across ScionHealth’s nationwide network. This award celebrates exceptional caregivers who elevate patient care, empower colleagues, and make a lasting difference in their communities.

    ScionHealth, SageWest’s parent company, operates 80 hospitals in 28 states and employs more than 21,000 dedicated professionals. Among this expansive team, Sarah stands out as a beacon of compassion, leadership, and innovation.

    “Sarah’s commitment to her patients and peers reflects the very spirit of this award,” said John Whiteside, CEO of SageWest Health Care. “She is a steady presence in our Women’s Health Unit—quick to act, compassionate in the face of hardship, and driven to ensure every mother and newborn receives the best care possible. We are incredibly proud to nominate her.”

    Since joining SageWest as a new graduate from the nationally recognized Central Wyoming College Nursing Program, Sarah has become an indispensable member of the obstetrics team. Whether transitioning to night shifts to meet community needs or mentoring new nurses, she consistently goes above and beyond.

    Sarah has also driven innovative efforts to strengthen maternal care, leading to the development of individualized care plans for mothers facing complex challenges. She has partnered with health agencies to broaden access to lactation consultant services and championed the extension of maternal support programs for pregnant individuals involved in the legal system. Sarah is described by colleagues as someone who “never runs from difficult conversations” and “makes the workplace brighter with her dedication and integrity.” Her problem-solving instincts, caring demeanor, and visionary approach to care continue to shape the future of the Women’s Health Unit at SageWest.

    Sarah will join 80 fellow finalists from across ScionHealth this fall at the ScionHealth Caregiver Summit in Louisville—home to the company’s corporate headquarters—for a special celebration honoring their outstanding contributions.

    You can learn more about the ScionHealth Monarch Awards here.

    About SageWest

    At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, encompassing two hospitals in Riverton and Lander, which are both fully accredited by the Joint Commission. We offer a wide range of health care services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, intensive care, surgical services including preventative colonoscopy screenings, therapy services, imaging services including 3D mammography, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services and women’s health including labor and delivery services. Visit SageWestHealthCare.com.

    About ScionHealth

    ScionHealth strives to deliver on its promise of high-quality, patient-centered hospital care by empowering the hands that heal to do what they do best. The health system is focused on driving innovation, serving its communities, and investing in people and technology to deliver compassionate patient care and excellent health outcomes. Based in Louisville, ScionHealth operates 92 hospital campuses (75 specialty hospitals and 17 community hospital campuses and associated health systems) in 28 states. For more information, please visit scionhealth.com.