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  • “I was living out of a tent and my car,” Korst says. “Just me and my dog. Eating ramen and Vienna sausages.”

    Man with headphones around his neck standing outside a brick building.

  • Did you know that your body can begin the transition into perimenopause up to seven years before menopause? Understanding these changes can help you make informed decisions to support your health and well-being.

    five diverse women with "your body is changing, so should your health care" text

  • Two longtime educators whose careers helped define dental hygiene training in northern Wyoming are retiring, leaving behind a shared legacy that spans decades at both the Sheridan VA Medical Center and Sheridan College.

    Two headshots: one woman in a dental office, another smiling.

  • Arthritis. I remember when I was younger, I associated this word with people that were really old; and then I got it in high school.

    Two hands holding each other, one hand gripping the other's wrist.

  • Sleep may come easy to some, while others have to fight for it. Up to 2/3 of adults periodically experience some form of sleep disorder or insomnia.  A sleep disorder is any disorder that causes a disruption of sleep or inadequate wakefulness (don’t sleep well and are tired when awake).

    A man is sleeping and hugging his pillow

  • Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide—you’ve likely heard that before. But what we don’t often hear enough is how you can help improve the outcome if someone you or someone you know has a stroke.

    There are two types of strokes, Ischemic strokes and hemorrhagic strokes. Ischemic strokes occur when a clot or mass blocks a blood vessel, thus cutting off blood to a portion of the brain, while hemorrhagic strokes occur when a weakened blood vessel ruptures and spills blood into the brain.

  • Sheridan VA staff from the pharmacy and social work will be joining Floyd Whiting on Sheridan Media's Public Pulse Feb. 3, to provide information to Veterans and the community.

    Logo for "On the Radio with the Sheridan VA" featuring radio waves and microphone.

  • Home Based Primary Care at Sheridan VA Health Care System introduced indoor gardens during home visits. Veterans quickly made them part of their routine.

    Three Veterans and one caregiver stand beside small indoor garden systems in their homes at Sheridan VA Health Care System.

  • We are thrilled to announce that Sheridan VA has expanded services to include pelvic floor rehabilitation, led by Amy Legerski, our new physical therapist!

    Female seated on therapeutic steps near a treadmill holding a 3D skeletal model of a pelvis

  • You might be asking yourself…..why do we need a week to recognize antibiotic use?? Antibiotic awareness week is dedicated to recognizing the use—and more specifically, the overuse—of antibiotics.

    Bacteria and medications shown together as part of antibiotic education