When summer skies turn dark and storm clouds roll in, rural communities are often hit hardest. From flash floods and high winds to power outages and impassable roads, summer storms can severely disrupt daily life—especially healthcare access. Here’s how rural communities—and the healthcare providers who serve them—can stay prepared and protected. Understand [...]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and for rural communities, the risk is higher than you might think. With so many outdoor jobs — farming, ranching, construction, and more — protecting your skin isn’t just about comfort; it’s about your long-term health. Why Skin Cancer Is a Concern in Rural Areas People in rural [...]
The MHCC Board of Trustees met for a special meeting on April 3rd to discuss the possibility of exploring a new management and/or consulting firm to assist with hospital operations. The meeting concluded with the decision to remain with Ovation Healthcare for consulting services. This decision will provide essential continuity of services and the opportunity [...]
April is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and embrace movement with Move More April! This month-long initiative is all about encouraging people to get up, get active, and enjoy the many benefits of regular physical activity. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, boost your mood, or just have some [...]
Effective April 1st, 2025, the MHCC Family Practice Clinic-Hanna will be temporarily closed for services. Over the past year and a half, continuity of care has been challenged due to a lack of provider coverage. Mounting operational losses for the location led the Board of Trustees to make the difficult decision during the March 27th, [...]
The Board of Trustees of Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kerry Ashment as permanent CEO for the organization. Expertise with turn-around management, including proven leadership, strong financial oversight, revenue enhancement, expense management, and employee satisfaction and retention, can be noted throughout Ashment’s 26 years of executive healthcare [...]
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County has received an award from the Wyoming Intertie Project Community Fund of the Wyoming Community Foundation. Award funds will enable the County hospital to purchase a new Life Pak 15 and enhance MHCC’s medical teams’ ability to manage critical situations. Life Paks are an essential tool for monitoring patients’ cardiac [...]
As winter fades and spring brings new energy, it’s the perfect time to focus on your health and wellness. We care about the well-being of our rural community and want to help you take proactive steps to stay healthy. March is an important month for health awareness, including National Nutrition Month and Colorectal Cancer [...]
A New Approach to Your Health & Wellness Choose WHEN and WHERE you want to receive your health and wellness blood draws-anytime throughout 2025! You can now schedule your blood draw at the following locations! MHCC Laboratory (located in hospital) * *Available all year round! Appointment required. 307-324-8381 MHCC Family [...]
