Every first Sunday in June, we pause to honor a group of individuals who never asked to be celebrated – yet deserve recognition for their courage. National Cancer Survivors Day, observed this year on June 7, shines a light on the more than 18 million Americans who have faced cancer and are still here, still fighting, still inspiring. Their resilience represents the strength of the 5% of our population who have confronted one of life’s greatest challenges and persevered. Cancer remains the second‑leading cause of death in the United States, despite decades of research and innovation. Surviving it is nothing short of a lifetime achievement. At SageWest Health Care, we honor every survivor, support those newly diagnosed, and stand with families and caregivers who walk this journey alongside their loved ones. Read more here.

Men’s Health Month encourages men to take control of their health and stick to habits, recommended by SageWest Health Care, that are essential to better health. Read more here.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating communities about the serious impact of stroke and the steps we can take to prevent it. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, and quick action is often the difference between a full recovery and lifelong impairment.

SageWest Health Care treats thousands of patients each year in our hospital Emergency Room. Many of them come to us stabilized, others still clinging to life, wheeled in by real-life guardian angels, the members of our local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) partners. During National EMS Week (May 17-23), we proudly recognize the extraordinary EMS professionals who serve on the front lines protecting our community’s health and safety. Every day, our local EMS teams respond with urgency, skill, and compassion – often in the most challenging and unpredictable circumstances. Their work saves lives long before patients ever reach our doors.

This May, as we recognize Skin Cancer Awareness Month, SageWest Health Care encourages you to take meaningful steps to protect your skin and lower your risk. Simple daily habits can lead to skin cancer prevention, and regular skin cancer screenings can result in early detection. Summer is just around the corner, and more time spent in the sun with more skin exposed is a recipe for skin damage that can lead to skin cancer.

SageWest Health Care’s Riverton and Lander hospitals have been recognized by Reputation, a global leader in reputation experience management, with its prestigious 800 Award. One of the highest reputational management achievements attainable, Reputation’s 800 Award highlights those organizations that put customer experience at the very core of their strategy and are driven by the voice of the customer to succeed. Read more here.

SageWest is honored to recognize four exceptional individuals whose dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence have strengthened the care we provide to our patients and communities.

SageWest recognizes Chris George, RN, Nurse Supervisor as September 2025 employee of the month.

April’s compassion and dedication make a real difference every day. As a registered nurse at SageWest, she is caring, dependable, and brings warmth to everyone she encounters — patients, families, and coworkers alike.