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Are Your Bones at Risk? What to Watch for After 50
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about bone health and the risks and prevention of this common yet often undetected disease. Osteoporosis is a progressive condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle, increasing the…
Dr. Gordon S. Olsen Returns to Evanston, Bringing Decades of Orthopedic Experience
Evanston Regional Hospital (ERH) recently announced the return of a board-certified orthopedic surgeon to the Evanston community, beginning June 2, 2025. Dr. Olsen, who previously served the Evanston community from 2000-2015, brings local access to specialties…
Evanston Regional Hospital Achieves Critical Access Hospital Designation, Enhancing Healthcare Access in Uinta County
Evanston, WY (May 1, 2025)—Evanston Regional Hospital announced that it achieved a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “We’re proud that Evanston Regional Hospital has earned the CAH designation,”...
Evanston Regional Hospital Presents the 2025 Community Forum
Evanston Regional Hospital presents the 2025 Community Forum. Free event in support of the health of our community. Meet & Greets with primary and specialty care physicians, Blood pressure checks, Door prizes and light refreshments…
Evanston Regional Hospital Named Top Rural and Community Hospital for Sixth Consecutive Year
The Chartis Center for Rural Health named Evanston Regional Hospital (ERH) to its Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals list. It is the sixth consecutive year that ERH has earned this national recognition. “Earning this recognition again is a testament to the dedication of our team…
Evanston Regional Hospital Welcomes Dr. Jared B. Barton to its Surgical Team
Evanston Regional Hospital (ERH) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Uinta General Surgery. As part of this, Jared B. Barton, MD, MPH, MHA, FACS, a board-certified general surgeon, will continue serving the Evanston community as a member of the medical staff at ERH…
Don’t Ignore These Heart Trouble Red Flags
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States—killing one in five people annually. Most middle-aged and young adults have one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes…
Don’t Let Digestion Troubles Hamper the Holidays
A healthy digestive system is essential to feeling well, particularly during the holidays when comfort foods abound. Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux, affect approximately 20% of adults in the U.S. What is GERD? GERD occurs when stomach acid…
Evanston Regional Hospital to Discontinue Labor and Delivery Services
Evanston, WY (Oct. 29, 2024)—Evanston Regional Hospital has announced that labor and delivery services will discontinue on Dec. 30. Evanston Regional will continue offering women’s health services, such as mammograms, including 3D mammograms, gynecological care,...
Encouraging Early Detection During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making it likely to know someone affected by the disease. Unfortunately, breast cancer incidence rates have been rising by 0.6% each year, according to the American Cancer Society. This year, the National…