Local health care improvements funded: Philanthropist O'Dell offers $45,000, spurring community action
In a heartwarming display of unity and support, the critical funding secured by the O'Dell Match ensures that mental health care and emergency services remain strong and accessible at Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH).
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation recently announced that the $45,000 O'Dell Match has been unlocked, thanks to the combined efforts of O'Dell Construction and the O'Dell family. The match was initiated mid-May with a $25,000 gift from O'Dell Construction for the "Growing for You - Behavioral Health & Emergency Medicine Campaign".
Over 45 days, 48 generous contributions were made to meet and surpass the goal of the O'Dell Match Challenge. Shawn and Lisa O'Dell, along with Rebecca and Will O'Dell, added a personal contribution of $20,000 to the O'Dell Match Challenge, demonstrating their shared passion for medical excellence.
The success of the O'Dell Match is another testament to the community's commitment to supporting each other. Cody Sinclair, the Chief Development Officer, shared appreciation for the community's support, highlighting the shared spirit of Wyoming.
The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation expresses gratitude to O'Dell Construction and the O'Dell family for their exceptional leadership. The Foundation looks forward to continuing its efforts towards the successful completion of the "Growing for You" Campaign.
Healthcare professionals like Kelly Lieb, PA-C, and Toni Schoonover, BSN, RN, are frontline voices embodying the hospital's mission and are part of the broader community effort supporting health and wellness through initiatives related to the campaign.
The new Behavioral Health Unit is expected to open in late 2026, bringing improvements and expanded access to mental health care and emergency services for patients and families across the region. People in the community can feel assured that they have a place to go when they need mental health care and emergency services most.
The key supporters of the "Growing for You - Behavioral Health & Emergency Medicine Campaign" at Sheridan Memorial Hospital include O'Dell Construction and the O'Dell family, who have shown extraordinary leadership and inspired significant community support for the campaign. The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation is a central driver of the campaign, actively engaging the community and promoting patient-centered health initiatives. Lastly, healthcare staff and community members are also encouraged to contribute to the campaign through donations and participation coordinated by the Foundation.
For those interested in supporting mental healthcare at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, visit www.sheridanhospital.org/growing-for-you/ or contact The Foundation Team at 307.673.2418. The support will positively impact countless lives for years to come.
- The critical funding secured by the O'Dell Match will contribute to the strength and accessibility of science-based therapies and treatments in the health-and-wellness sector at Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH).
- In a workplace-wellness initiative, the success of the O'Dell Match Challenge illustrates the positive impact of personal-finance contributions on mental-health care and emergency services.
- The new Behavioral Health Unit, expected to open in late 2026, will offer fitness-and-exercise facilities and nutrition education programs for patients, promoting a holistic approach to health and wellness.
- CBD, known for its potential benefits on mental health, is one of the alternative treatment options that SMH might consider to provide complementary care alongside traditional medications and treatments.
- Technology plays a crucial role in the "Growing for You - Behavioral Health & Emergency Medicine Campaign", as it enables accurate diagnoses, efficient workflows, and effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients.
- Parents can take advantage of the support services offered by SMH's Behavioral Health Unit, helping them maintain a healthy balance between home-and-garden, personal-finance, and family relationships.
- As a result of the O'Dell Match's success, the Foundation is set to focus on career-development initiatives for healthcare professionals, allowing them to grow their expertise and provide even better care for patients.
- Traveling long distances for mental-health care and emergency services can be stressful, but with the improvements at SMH's Behavioral Health Unit, local residents will no longer have to worry about the inconvenience of traveling.
- The new Behavioral Health Unit's expansion could lead to increased business opportunities for local home-and-garden, food-and-drink, and technology suppliers, contributing to the regional economy.
- Education and self-development are essential components of adopting a healthy lifestyle, which is why the SMH Foundation also encourages community members to explore opportunities for career-development in sports, technology, and other fields.
