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


Cheyenne Family Medicine Provides Sports Physicals Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Family Medicine will provide school sports physicals at a reduced rate of $20 on Tuesday, August 10, 1-5 p.m. The clinic is located at 1950 Bluegrass Circle, Suite 200.

Cheyenne Regional Hosts Second Annual Men’s Health Fair Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's second annual Men's Health Fair will be held on Saturday, August 28, 7-10 a.m., in the hospital’s main auditoriums, located at 214 East 23rd St.

Board of Trustees Votes to Expand Hospital Downtown Cheyenne, Wyo. - The Board of Trustees of Cheyenne Regional Medical Center voted tonight to expand its facilities at the downtown location.

Hospital Board to Consider Expansion Options Cheyenne, WY - The Board of Trustees for Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will consider two options for hospital expansion during their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 24.

Hospital, Local Businesses Encourage Community to Bike to Work Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, the City of Cheyenne, Rock on Wheels, Bicycle Station and Warren Federal Credit Union are encouraging community members to participate in Bike to Work Week, June 19-26, by hosting the following events:

Hospital Hosts Community Meeting to Discuss Plans for Expansion Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will present two options for facility expansion at a public meeting on Saturday, May 22. The meeting will be held from 10:30 a.m.-noon in the Cottonwood Room at the Laramie County Library.

Hospital Hosts Open House for Women Infants and Children Program Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is hosting an open house at the Laramie County Women Infants and Children (WIC) program on Friday, May 14, 2-4 p.m., at the Cheyenne WIC office, 1307 Crook Avenue.

Hospital’s Marketing Department Receives National Awards Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Marketing & Communications Department has received four national awards for advertising and marketing excellence. The department received notice this week that it has been awarded two gold and two bronze Aster awards.

Hospice Volunteers Honored at Banquet on April 27 Cheyenne, WY – Volunteers with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Hospice Services will be honored at an awards banquet on Tuesday, April 27, beginning at 5 p.m. in Auditoriums A & B at Cheyenne Regional’s main campus, 214 East 23rd St.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Offers Postsecondary Scholarships Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is offering six $1,500 scholarships.

Expert on Creating Community Blue Zones Comes to Cheyenne Cheyenne, WY – On May 6, the public is invited to hear Dan Buettner, an internationally known expert, author and speaker on longevity and strategies that communities can adopt to help their residents live longer and healthier lives.

Cheyenne Regional Introduces New Patient Safety System Cheyenne, WY – Starting this month, patients at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will receive an extra dose of patient safety when they are given their medications.

“Operation Tipsy Tow” Offered on St. Patrick’s Day Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Injury Prevention and Safe Communities program is partnering with Doug’s Towing of Cheyenne to offer free rides and tows to drivers who have been drinking on St. Patrick’s Day.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Receives National Workplace Wellness Award Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is the only organization in Wyoming and one of only 77 organizations nationwide that has been presented with a 2009 gold workplace award from the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). Cheyenne Regional received notice of its award in mid-January.

“Buckle Up Kids” Seeks to Keep Children Safe Cheyenne, WY –Safe Kids Laramie County has launched a new program called "Buckle Up Kids" to ensure children are properly restrained in car and booster seats when they are riding in a vehicle.

Cheyenne Oncology & Hematology Associates Teams Cheyenne, WY –Cheyenne Oncology & Hematology Associates is teaming with the American Cancer Society in February to help patients with a new diagnosis of cancer learn how to cope with appearance-related side effects of treatment.

Sleep Disorders Center Hosts Open House February 9 Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Sleep Disorders Center will host an open house in its newly renovated Sleep Lab on February 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., on the first floor of Cheyenne Regional’s East building, 2600 East 18th St.

Have a Heart: Community Activities Planned for Heart Month Cheyenne, WY – As part of American Heart Month in February, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and the Wyoming Heart & Vascular Institute encourage community members to think about how their lifestyle impacts their heart—and to find ways to ensure the health of their heart. Following are outreaches, workshops, screenings and support groups that can help.

Cardiac Electrophysiologist Performs First Catheter Ablation Cheyenne, WY – A patient at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center underwent a five-hour cardiac procedure yesterday to correct a potentially life-threatening heart condition known as atrial fibrillation.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Selected to Manage Local Women Infants and Children Program Cheyenne, WY –The Wyoming Department of Health has selected Cheyenne Regional Medical Center to manage the Laramie County Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program. Cheyenne Regional began administering the program on January 1.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Lifts Flu-Related Visitor Restrictions Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has lifted flu-related restrictions on visitors 12 years of age and younger.

Hospital Hosts Community Food Drive Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is sponsoring a community food drive on Saturday, December 5, 8 a.m.-noon.

Cardiac Electrophysiologist Performs Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s First Catheter Ablation Cheyenne, WY – On September 29, 2009, the first catheter ablation in Cheyenne was performed at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center by M. Obadah Al Chekakie, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist in practice at Cheyenne Cardiology Associates (CCA).

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Hosts Holiday Events Cheyenne, WY – Each year Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Cheyenne Regional’s Volunteer Services and the Cheyenne Regional Foundation host holiday events to benefit the community as well as programs and services provided by the hospital.

Cheyenne Regional’s Emergency Department Employs New Software Cheyenne, WY – On October 27 Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s emergency department will begin using a new computerized documentation system that will streamline patient care.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Hosts Open House to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Cheyenne, WY - In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's Medical Imaging Department and Cancer Resource Center are hosting an open house for the public on October 28, 4-7 p.m., and a bra-decorating contest from now until October 26 to promote breast health awareness and the importance of getting mammograms.

Saturday’s Wellness Fair Offers Health Screenings, Activities Cheyenne, WY – A variety of health screenings and family-oriented activities will be offered at the Healthier Laramie County Wellness Fair, set for this Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Laramie County Community College (LCCC) gym. For the first time, a medication take-back program will also be offered to community members who need to dispose of expired or unused medications.

Free Car Seat Check-up Event Held at K-Mart on October 17 Cheyenne, WY - Safe Kids Wyoming/Laramie County will be hosting a free car seat check-up on Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the K-Mart parking lot, 1840 Dell Range Blvd. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to ensure proper installation of car and booster seats and to answer questions.

Wake Up to Women’s Health Focuses on “Relax, Refresh, Renew” Cheyenne, WY -Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's 6th Annual Wake Up to Women’s Health will be held Saturday, November 7, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn in Cheyenne. The cost for this year’s workshop is $20, which includes a complimentary breakfast. Scholarships are available.

Rapid Response Team Surpasses National Average for Care Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Rapid Response team is a small but dedicated group of healthcare providers who offer patients and family members a valuable life-saving resource, 24-hours a day.

Booster Seat Check Scheduled for September 12 in Cheyenne Cheyenne, WY – Safe Kids Wyoming, in partnership with the Wyoming Seat Belt Coalition and Kohl’s Department Store, will host a free “Wyoming Boost ’Til 9” booster seat check in Cheyenne on September 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the parking lot of Kohl’s Department Store, 5232 Rue Terre.

Denim ’N Diamonds Raises $250,000 to Purchase New Hospital Technology Cheyenne, WY – New defibrillators and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) will be purchased this fall for placement throughout Cheyenne Regional Medical Center with funds raised from the 2009-2010 Denim ’N Diamonds campaign, the premier fundraising event in the Rocky Mountain region. Run by the Cheyenne Regional Foundation, this year’s campaign has reached its goal of $250,000.

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.

County Commissioners Announce Appointments to Board of Trustees Cheyenne, WY - The Laramie County Commissioners have appointed Janet Marschner to the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees. Marschner will replace Bill Bagley on the nine-person board. Paul S. Howard has been reappointed as a trustee by the commissioners and has been selected by the trustees to serve as the board’s new president.

Certificates for Free Digital Mammograms Offered Cheyenne, WY— Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Medical Imaging Department will be giving away certificates for 10 free digital mammogram breast screenings as part of Cheyenne Frontier Days “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” Day on Thursday, July 23.

Injury Prevention Program Offers Benefits to Community and State Cheyenne, WY— In 2008 Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s injury prevention program distributed 166 bike/safety helmets and 153 car seats in Laramie County. As a result, the program estimates that county residents saved more than $600,000 in injury-related healthcare costs to children and adolescents.

Spa Night Offered to Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, the American Cancer Society and Wyoming Cancer Resource Services are partnering to provide a free Spa Night for women currently undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy to treat cancer.

Diabetes Program Offers New Technology Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Self-Management program now offers a state-of-the-art tool—a continuous glucose monitor—to help diabetics better track and manage their blood sugar (glucose) levels.

Cheyenne Regional Awards Six Scholarships Cheyenne, WY— As a service to the community and a way to promote higher education and healthcare training and development, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center awards up to six $1,500 scholarships each May to outstanding high school students and to adults returning to college and entering a medical field.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Recognizes Employees Cheyenne, WY—Each year Cheyenne Regional Medical Center hosts an awards ceremony to recognize employees for their years of service. This year more than 140 employees were honored in May as part of National Hospital Week celebrations.

Cheyenne Regional's Marketing Department Receives National Awards Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Marketing & Communications Department has received four national awards for advertising and marketing excellence.

Safe Kids Wyoming Dedicates New Van Cheyenne, WY—Safe Kids Wyoming will dedicate its new Safe Kids Buckle Up® van on Saturday, May 2, 1 p.m., at Holliday Park. The dedication will take place as part of Safe Kids Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Cheyenne Family YMCA. Car seat safety inspections are being offered in conjunction with Safe Kids Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Holliday Park.

Safe Kids Day Focuses on Raising Safe Kids One Stage at a Time Cheyenne, WY—Safe Kids Laramie County is partnering with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center to sponsor the 12th annual Safe Kids Day, “Raising Safe Kids: One Stage at a Time,” on Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Cheyenne Family YMCA, 1426 East Lincolnway.

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.

Local Physician Appointed to Commission on Cancer Position Cheyenne, WY – Maristela Batezini, MD, of Cheyenne, WY, recently received a three-year appointment as Cancer Liaison Physician for the cancer program at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Cheyenne Regional Participates in Organ Donor Awareness Month Cheyenne, WY – April is Organ Donor Awareness Month, and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is participating in “Flags across America,” a Donate Life America initiative that honors and celebrates the hundreds of thousands of donors and recipients whose lives have been affected by organ, eye and tissue donation.

Safe Kids and Cheyenne Regional Offer Valentine's Gift Cheyenne, WY – As part of the statewide “Gift of a Mother’s Love Program,” the first baby born on or closest to February 14 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will be presented with a new infant child safety seat and other child safety devices.

Pilot Project Focuses on Reducing Substance Abuse Cheyenne, WY - A two-month pilot project to screen emergency room patients at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center for alcohol, tobacco and drug use and provide treatment options has been an overwhelming success, according to Kathy Cordell, the Cheyenne Regional Health Educator who runs the hospital program.

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.

Community Invited to Forum on Healthcare Cheyenne, Wyo. – On December 29, Healthy People-Healthier Laramie County and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center are hosting a community forum to provide feedback to Obama’s Presidential Transition Health Policy Team regarding healthcare reform.

Dr. Steven Beer Peforms Advanced Neurosurgery Procedure Cheyenne, WY – Steven Beer, MD, a neurosurgeon practicing at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, recently performed two ground-breaking surgical procedures.

Safe Kids Offers Advice at Kohl's Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Injury Prevention Program will provide free information on child restraint safety

Digital Mammography Available at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cheyenne, WY — On October 27 Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will begin offering digital mammography technology

John Lucas, M.D. Appointed as Interim CEO at CRMC Cheyenne, WY - The Board of Trustees at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center announced today that John L. Lucas, M.D.,

Bariatric Program Recognized as “Center of Excellence” Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s bariatric program has been named a Bariatric Center of Excellence

Joint Commission Survey Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center received verbal notice from a team of Joint Commission surveyors this week...

Abdominal Aortic Stent Graft Two vascular surgeons at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center are among the first in the nation to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms...

New Transitional Care Unit Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will be relocating its Transitional Care Unit (TCU) from the hospital’s facility...

Safe Kids Wyoming Offers Fourth of July Safety Tips Cheyenne, WY - In 2006, more than 2000 children ages 14 and under were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for injuries involving fireworks from the middle of June until the middle of July. Children ages 10 to 14 have the highest rate of injury from fireworks.

Children to Benefit from Telemedicine Seven Cheyenne children and their families will benefit from a new diagnostic review program sponsored...

Injury Prevention Program for Children Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Injury Prevention Program will provide free information...

Concerts in the Park Cheyenne Regional Medical Center presents “Summer Sounds at Sunset,” a family-friendly concert series featuring...

Davis Hospice Workshop Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Davis Hospice Center is hosting a free workshop, “Remembering our Loved Ones through Story,”...

Wound Management Center Offering Hyperbaric Medicine CHEYENNE – As part of ongoing efforts to move healthcare forward for the community and region, Cheyenne Regional...

Healthcare specialists where you need them most Wellington, CO - In an ongoing effort to provide comprehensive medical services to Wellington and the surrounding communities,...

New Clinical Decision Unit CHEYENNE – As part of ongoing efforts to move health care forward for the community and region, Cheyenne Regional Medical