News Room
Kathryn Baker, Public Relations Manager
(307) 633-7461
kathryn.baker@crmcwy.org
All media inquiries and requests must be made by calling our pager at 307-771-8506.
List of Patient Conditions
The following is a list of conditions that can be released regarding patients who are in our facility directory.
- Undetermined: Patient's condition is being assessed. Medical staff has not assigned a condition.
- Good: Vital signs such as pulse, temperature and blood pressure are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Outlook for recovery is good or excellent.
- Fair: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious but may be uncomfortable or have minor complications. Favorable outlook.
- Serious: Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. There is a chance for improved outlook.
- Critical: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may not be conscious. Questionable outlook.
- Treated and Released: Patient received treatment but was not admitted.
- "Stable" is not a patient condition as it may apply to several conditions.
Press Releases
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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Sponsors 'Art is Healing'
Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is sponsoring “Art is Healing,” a new community outreach featuring juried art exhibits with a healing message.
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Hospital Switches to New Integrated Information System
Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is switching from its current mix of software systems that handle information flow to a new, streamlined system called Epic that will integrate inpatient, outpatient, scheduling, billing, pharmacy and other functions.
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Home Away from Home Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Cheyenne, WY—As part of its 15th anniversary celebration in November, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Home Away from Home program is asking community members to consider making a gift of $15 or more to help the program continue its service.
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Wyoming Integrated Care Network Announces Medical Director
Cheyenne, WY -- The Wyoming Integrated Care Network (WY ICN) has announced that Brent Sherard, M.D., has been hired as its Medical Director of Clinical Integration. WY ICN is a newly formed organization of hospitals and affiliates focused on providing high quality, integrated, patient-centered care.
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Wake Up to Women’s Health Focuses on Skin Care
Cheyenne, WY – “Pamper the Skin You’re In” is the focus of this year’s Wake Up to Women’s Health, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s annual workshop addressing women’s health.
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Hospital’s Same Day Surgery, Medical Imaging Units Wear Pink Exam Gloves to Observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Cheyenne, Wyo.—Staff who work in Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Same Day Surgery and Medical Imaging units have been wearing Generation Pink exam gloves throughout October to observe the 27th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Kohl’s Department Store Donates Funds to Safe Kids Program
Cheyenne, WY--Kohl's Department Store, through the Kohl's Cares® cause merchandise program, has donated more than $18,000 to the Safe Kids Wyoming and Kohl’s Car Seat Distribution Program. The check presentation took place last month during the booster seat checkup event held at the local Kohl’s store, where the donations were collected. Safe Kids Wyoming is administered through Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Injury Prevention Dept.
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Dr. John Lucas Receives Regent’s Award
Cheyenne, Wyo.-Dr. John Lucas, CEO, was recently presented with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award. Dr. Lucas is an ACHE affiliate.
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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Receives Quality Award
Cheyenne, Wyo-Mountain-Pacific Quality Health-Wyoming presented Cheyenne Regional Medical Center with the 2011 Commitment to Quality Award last week.
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Local Clinic Joins National Campaign Focusing on Peripheral Artery Disease
Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Vascular and the Wyoming Heart & Vascular Institute are joining the national awareness campaign “Stay in Circulation: Take Steps to Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.)” by sponsoring Cheyenne’s first-ever P.A.D. Awareness Day at the Cheyenne-Kiwanis Community House September 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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Hospital Presentation Focuses on Medical Error and the Ethics of Forgiveness
Cheyenne, WY – A nationally recognized speaker will discuss medical error and the ethics of forgiveness in the main auditoriums at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center on September 7, 2-3 p.m. The presentation is sponsored by the Cheyenne Regional Foundation and is free and open to the public.
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Tender Care Program Helps Parents of Newborns
Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center recently started Tender Care, a program to educate and inform expectant and new parents about the birth process and infant care.
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Artwork Brightens Endoscopy Lab
Cheyenne, WY-Chet Fishgrab, a former patient at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, has donated 18 landscape oil and acrylic paintings to the hospital. The paintings are on display in the Endoscopy Lab for the enjoyment of patients recovering from procedures there.
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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Passes Accreditation Survey
Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has received official notice from the Joint Commission that the hospital passed its recent accreditation survey.
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Hospital Art Show Features Patients’ Work
Cheyenne, Wyo.—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will host an art show featuring paintings created as part of the hospital’s Behavioral Health Services (BHS) art therapy program 2-5 p.m. on May 25, in the hospital’s main auditorium. The display is free and open to the public.
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Hospital Hosts Stress Management Session for Women
Cheyenne, Wyo.— Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, the Healthier Laramie County Action Team and Wyoming Cancer Resource Services are hosting a free “Healthy Solutions for Managing Stress” session for women on May 12, 5:30-7 p.m., in the hospital’s main auditoriums.
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Hospital Announces Future Direction
Cheyenne, Wyo.— Cheyenne Regional Medical Center officials said Wednesday they are not considering any offers to purchase the county-owned hospital.
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Hospital Offers New Program to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome
Cheyenne, Wyo.—An estimated 1,200 to 1,400 children are injured or killed by shaking every year in the United States, according to the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). In the United States, more than 300 babies die each year from being shaken.
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Safe Kids Day Features Fun Activities
Cheyenne, Wyo.—Safe Kids Laramie County is partnering with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and the Wyoming Department of Health to sponsor the 14th annual Safe Kids Day on May 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Cheyenne Family YMCA, 1426 East Lincolnway.
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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Offers College Scholarships
Cheyenne, Wyo.-Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is offering eight $1,500 scholarships to students.
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New Website Offers Local Health Data
Cheyenne, Wyo.—A new website that provides extensive population data and information about community health in Laramie County is set to launch February 22.
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Hospital Provides Personalized Care for Special Needs Children
Cheyenne, Wyo.—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is launching a new initiative to ensure coordinated and high quality care for children with special healthcare needs.
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Cheyenne Regional Cancer Center Earns Accreditation with Commendation
Cheyenne-Wyo. – The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted three-year accreditation with commendation to the Cancer Program at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. In addition, Cheyenne Regional received no deficiencies.
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Precautions Must Be Taken During Frigid Cold Weather
Cheyenne, Wyo.—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center officials recommend that people who must go outdoors dress in several layers of warm clothing. Parents should take special precautions to make sure their children are dressed appropriately when they are outside.
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Tobacco-Free for Baby and Me: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Funds New Tobacco Cessation Program for Pregnant Women
Cheyenne, Wyo.—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has awarded an $85,000 grant to fund a new county-wide program to help pregnant women and their family members quit smoking and other tobacco use.
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Yellowstone Surgery Center Receives AAAHC Accreditation
Cheyenne-Wyo. – Yellowstone Surgery Center has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). Accreditation distinguishes this surgical center from many other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to its patients.
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Public Service Announcement: State Funding Available for Free Cervical Exams
Cheyenne, WY-Each day in the United States, 30 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. If you haven’t had a cervical exam in the past year, now is the time. Funds are available for women who need assistance.
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John L. Lucas, MD, Appointed CEO of WINhealth Partners
Cheyenne, WY - The Board of Directors of WINhealth Partners has appointed John L. Lucas, MD, the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective July 29. Dr. Lucas has been a member of WINhealth's board since 2006 and has served as vice president of the board since November of 2008.
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John L. Lucas, M.D., Appointed CEO of Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY - The Board of Trustees of Cheyenne Regional Medical Center announced today after meeting in executive session that John L. Lucas, M.D., has been appointed the hospital’s permanent chief executive officer (CEO) effective April 17, 2009.
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Cheyenne Regional Passes CMS Quality Survey
Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has received verbal notice from a team of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) surveyors that the hospital has passed a hospital-wide review that evaluated the quality of its patient care as well as hospital documentation and processes.
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