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CRMC first in region to adopt new cardiac mapping technology
CHEYENNE – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has become the first hospital in Wyoming, Colorado and the surrounding region to implement the Cartosound Sonata Module, placing the organization among the first health systems in the United States to utilize the technology, the hospital said in a news release. Dr. Daniel Wann, a board-certified electrophysiologist at Cheyenne Regional's Heart and Vascular Institute, performed the organization's first procedure using the Cartosound Sonota Module on June 3. The technology supports advanced cardiac ablation procedures by using artificial intelligence to automatically transform intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) images into detailed anatomical maps of the heart, helping physicians visualize cardiac structures with greater clarity and efficiency. “This technology represents a significant advancement in how we map and understand the heart during complex ablation procedures,” Dr. Wann said in the release. “The enhanced visualization and automated mapping capabilities allow us to gain deeper insights into a patient's unique cardiac anatomy, helping us deliver highly personalized care with greater efficiency and confidence.” Cardiac ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat abnormal heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. The CARTOSOUND SONATA Module uses AI-driven automation to identify and map key cardiac structures, reducing manual steps and providing
Wyoming News
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center names Dr. Mark Drumhiller as chief medical officer
CHEYENNE – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has named Dr. Mark Drumhiller as its new chief medical officer, bringing extensive clinical and physician leadership experience to the organization. A board-certified emergency medicine physician, Dr. Drumhiller has built his career around advancing clinical quality, strengthening physician collaboration, and improving outcomes for patients and communities, a CRMC news release said. He has worked closely with physicians, hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams to support operational excellence and enhance the delivery of high-quality care. Drumhiller attended the University of Wyoming for his undergraduate studies, earned his medical degree from Mercer University, completed his residency through Texas A&M-CHRISTUS Health and received his Physician Executive MBA from the University of Tennessee. As chief medical officer, Dr. Drumhiller will help lead Cheyenne Regional’s clinical strategy, partnering with medical staff and organizational leadership to advance quality initiatives, strengthen the patient experience and support the organization’s long-term vision for health care across the region, the release said. His leadership will further Cheyenne Regional’s mission to inspire great health through compassionate, innovative and patient-centered care. “Dr. Drumhiller is a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who understands the importance of building strong relationships across care teams,” said Tim Thornell, president and chief operating
Wyoming News
CRMC pulmonary cardiac rehab manager named Wyoming’s first Woman of Impact
CHEYENNE — Carrie Nix, the pulmonary cardiac rehab manager at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, was honored Thursday as the American Heart Association’s 2026 Wyoming Woman of Impact winner. The recognition comes after nine weeks of campaigning to raise awareness and support for women’s heart health across the state. “Nix’s work extends well beyond the hospital walls and has helped advance education, prevention and community engagement across Wyoming,” a news release about the award reads. Nix was one of three Wyoming women nominated for the Go Red For Women: Women’s Impact Campaign in Wyoming, which is in partnership with the American Heart Association. The other nominees were Dian True, the regional coordinator at the Wyoming Center on Aging in Cody, and Dr. Amanda DeDiego, the associate professor in counseling and interim dean at the University of Wyoming at Casper. Nix was nominated by her colleague at CRMC, Amanda Hubbard, earlier this year, and is officially the first person to win the award in Wyoming. “I’m hopeful that this year was just kind of a good starting spot for people, and hopefully in future years, future nominees can learn from this campaign and build upon it even more,” Nix told the Wyoming
Wyoming News
CRMC earns 2026 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award
CHEYENNE – Cheyenne Regional Medical Center announced Tuesday that it has been named a 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award recipient by Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital, according to a CRMC news release. "This achievement reflects Cheyenne Regional’s commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and places the organization among the top hospitals nationwide for patient experience," the release said. The recognition is based on patient feedback and reflects how patients perceive their care during their hospital stay, including communication with providers, responsiveness of staff and the overall environment of care. “This recognition speaks to the dedication of our entire team and the way they show up for patients every day,” said Chief Executive Officer Timothy Thornell in the release. “From the moment a patient walks through our doors, our focus is on listening, communicating clearly and providing care that reflects both clinical excellence and compassion. That is how we continue to inspire great health in our community.” Each year, Healthgrades evaluates Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey data from thousands of hospitals across the country. For its 2026 analysis, nearly 4,000 hospitals were evaluated across 10 key patient experience measures,
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Meredith And Jeanie Ray Cancer Center At Ivinson Memorial Hospital Gets Upgrade
The Cancer Center is getting an upgrade! To elevate patient care we are expanding to enhance the services provided to the growing community!. The first phase of construction started, meaning access to the Cancer Center through door #3 is unserviceable to cancer patients. You may still access door #3 for services such as physical therapy. We encourage you to use door #2 on the Willet Drive side of the building as it is the only entry point for cancer patients. To learn more about Cancer Center services please visit.
capcity.news
Cheyenne City Council advances $5M for Reed Avenue Corridor, bills on disposal limits, DDA boundaries
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Monday, the Cheyenne City Council advanced the second reading for a $5 million appropriation from the city’s general fund reserves for the Reed Avenue Corridor Project, a measure that drew support and sharp criticism regarding municipal spending priorities. The appropriation, which covers planning, design...
wyomingnewsnow.tv
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center earns 2026 National Nursing Certification awards
Cheyenne, Wyo. - The American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification Inc. has recognized Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's Same Day Surgery and Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) with the 2026 ABPANC Certification Achievement Award. The awards are given to facilities where 75% or more of eligible perianesthesia nurses hold CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) and or CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) certification.
wyomingnewsnow.tv
HealthWorks completes move to larger Downtown location
Cheyenne, Wyo. - HealthWorks, a community health center that has been offering services like; Primary Care, Medical Care, Behavioral Health and Dentistry for over 20 years has made a move to a new building near the heart of Downtown Cheyenne. "We needed more space, and Covid allowed us to obtain...
cowboystatedaily.com
EPA Launches Final Cleanup Push at Laramie’s Long-Polluted Metals Site
In the 1980s, residential neighbors of the Nedlog and Williams Strategic Metals property about 2.5 miles south of Laramie began complaining about an orange plume of smoke from the plant that they believed was making them and their animals sick. That kicked off an investigation, one that eventually found arsenic...
WyoFile
Local Lookout: Health care reckoning | UW issues travel warning | Dustup over drones
Jacksonites react as end looms for health care subsidies. Dr. Bruce Hayse says the Affordable Care Act has been a “huge boon” for his patients, 25% of whom he estimates will see costs rise as ACA subsidies end. The longtime doctor serves on the Jackson hospital board and also worries the loss will add to the hospital’s woes. Already, St. John’s Health faces growing rates of uncompensated care, a loss in federal funding and Wyoming legislators’ plans to slash property taxes even more this spring, KHOL reports. Read or listen to the full story.
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‘We feel safer at church.’ Latino community works together to provide health care access amid fear, high costs
On a recent Sunday, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Greeley is packed with hundreds of parishioners. Most wear jackets on this windy day. Photos of Pope Leo XIV, Pope John Paul II and Mother Theresa hang on the walls. A Christmas tree stands in the corner, and purple candles light the room, as a priest speaks.
beckershospitalreview.com
Wyoming hospital taps inaugural chief medical officer
Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, Wy., has appointed Tim Kirsch, MD, as its inaugural chief medical officer. Dr. Kirsch has more than two decades of leadership experience, most recently serving as the hospital’s anesthesia medical director. He also practices as an anesthesiologist at Ivinson Memorial Hospital’s surgery center through...