SageWest Recognized as Wyoming’s First Purple Heart Hospitals
January 20, 2025
Tomorrow's Receptions feature Master Sergeant (Ret.) Matthew W. Sims
SageWest Health Care will become the first hospitals in Wyoming to receive the Military Order of the Purple Heart Hospital designation, recognizing its commitment to honoring and supporting Purple Heart recipients within the community. This designation reflects the hospitals’ dedication to acknowledging the sacrifices of military personnel who have been wounded in combat.
Purple Heart Hospital Recognition Receptions will be held at SageWest Riverton and SageWest Lander to commemorate this honor, featuring guest speaker Master Sergeant (Ret.) Matthew W. Sims, U.S. Army. Sims, a highly decorated combat medic and recipient of three Purple Hearts will share his experiences and insights. His book, Why My Heart Is Purple, recounts his own journey of being wounded three times in combat and honors 219 military medical personnel who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mr. Sims was also invited by Warner Brothers Music Studios to write a song about his military career. He partnered with a music artist named Tyler Filmore. To listen, click here.
Event Details:
SageWest Riverton Cafeteria | 7:30 – 8:30 AM
Address: 2100 W. Sunset Dr., Riverton, WY
SageWest Lander Cafeteria | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Address: 1320 Bishop Randall Dr., Lander, WY
As part of this recognition, SageWest Health Care reaffirms its commitment to veterans and their families by ensuring they are honored and remembered. This milestone serves as a tribute to the bravery and dedication of Purple Heart recipients and military personnel.
Community members, veterans, and active-duty service members are invited to attend these receptions to show their support and appreciation. For more information, please contact SageWest Lander at 307.332.4420 or SageWest Riverton at 307-856-4161.