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South Lincoln Medical Center, founded in 1913 in Kemmerer, Wyoming, is a critical access hospital with 51-200 employees. The facility has a 24-bed long-term care unit and offers services in family medicine, emergency care, and radiology. South Lincoln Medical Center has received accreditations from organizations like the American College of Radiology and has been recognized for its efforts in improving stroke care.

NPI Number : 1851495436

711 Onyx St, Kemmerer, WY 83101

(307) 877-4401

www.southlincolnmedical.com

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Departments

General Surgery

Orthopedics

ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Podiatry

Urology

Radiology

Laboratory

Women´s Health

Gynecology

Pediatrics

Pain Management

Dermatology

Appointment Information

Department	Appointment Options
Family Medicine	Phone: 307-877-4496 Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Same-day appointments available
Pediatrics	Phone: 307-877-4496 Schedule through South Lincoln Medical Clinic
Main Hospital	Phone: 307-877-4401 24/7 Emergency Services
General Appointments	Phone: 307-877-4401 Online scheduling not specified Walk-in availability not specified

Visiting Hours

Department	Visitation Information
General Visitation	- Visiting hours: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily - Main entrance closed: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM Monday – Friday, 6:00 PM Friday to 8:00 AM Monday - After-hours entry through Emergency Department Lobby
Phone Visitation	- Patient Information Desk: 931-438-1100 - To call patient rooms: Dial 438-1 + three-digit room number
Walk-in Visitation	Available during regular visiting hours

Important Doctors

South Lincoln Medical Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department
Dave Ryerse	Chief Executive Officer	Administration
Scott Erickson	Chief Operations Officer	Administration
Jay Fearnley	Emergency Medicine PA	Emergency Medicine
Michelle Pollard	Board President	Board of Trustees
William Ball	Board Vice President	Board of Trustees
Paula Bowling	Board Member	Board of Trustees

Average Salary

Department	Service/Procedure	Average Cost
Cardiology	EKG	$250
Cardiology	Stress Test	$1,200
Cardiology	Echocardiogram	$2,000
Oncology	Initial Consultation	$400
Oncology	Chemotherapy Session	$3,000 - $7,000
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$2,500
Neurology	EEG	$800
Orthopedics	Joint Replacement Surgery	$30,000 - $50,000
Orthopedics	Physical Therapy Session	$150
Outpatient Services	General Check-up	$200
Outpatient Services	Blood Tests	$100 - $1,000

Support Programs for Patients

Program/Service	Description
Financial Assistance	Application available for qualifying low-income patients
Self-Pay Discount	46.4% discount on total billable charges for uninsured patients
Nursing Center	24-hour medical and nursing care
Dietary Services	Meals and consultation for general and special diets
Therapy Services	Physical, speech, and Occupational Therapy
Pharmaceutical Services	Consultation services available
Laboratory and X-ray	Services provided on-site
Recreational Activities	Fishing, shopping, baking, cooking, bingo, poker, gardening, movie nights
Social Services	Support for patients and families
Palliative Care	Interdisciplinary service for patients with advanced illnesses

Payment Plans

Payment Plan	Description
Standard Payment Plan	Monthly installments, may be interest-free
Medical Credit Cards	Financing option for specific procedures
Deferred Interest Plans	Interest-free if paid within specified period
Financial Assistance	For eligible low-income patients
Negotiated Payment	Customized plan based on individual circumstances

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Health Net

Humana

Medicaid

Medicare

United Healthcare

Wellmark

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Services
Patient Financial Services	- Phone number: 307-800-0065 - Financial assistance program available - Financial counselors available Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Assistance with completing financial aid applications - Confidential inquiries
Billing	- Accepts cash, checks, money orders, cashier´s checks - Accepts credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express - Self-pay discount offered to uninsured patients - Payment plans available

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation Type	Details
Physical Accessibility	Critical Access Hospital designation
Communication Aids	Telecommunication relay services, Text telephones (TTY/TDD), Phone amplifiers, Visual alert systems
Assistive Devices	Hearing aids with telecoil, Radio/TV amplifiers
Priority Services	Emergency communication board for when phone systems are unavailable
Staff Training	Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity to community needs

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Emergency	- Avel eCare emergency telemedicine services - 24/7 virtual access to board-certified emergency physicians - Immediate consultation for critical cases
General Medicine	- Video medical visits (telehealth) - Remote patient monitoring for chronic conditions - Online patient portal for messaging and appointment scheduling
Laboratory	- Online access to lab results - Electronic ordering of lab tests
Nursing	- Remote patient monitoring devices for home use - Virtual nursing consultations
Patient Services	- Online bill pay - Electronic health records access - E-card service for patients

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Program
Emergency Medicine	4-week rotation, patient care, presentations, weekly conferences, teaching sessions, simulation center training, ultrasound experience
Internal Medicine	Comprehensive post-graduate training, inpatient and outpatient settings, conferences, grand rounds, seminar series
Critical Care	Free CPR, AED, & First-aid Classes for adults, children, and infants
General	Hospital core and elective rotations, four-week observership programs for international medical graduates

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Projects
Cancer Research	Evaluating groundwater contamination and radon levels as potential cancer risks in Russell, Ellsworth and Lincoln counties
Emergency Medicine	Telemedicine for fast treatment and diagnosis of trauma patients and strokes
Cardiology	FREEDOM COVID Anticoagulation Strategy Randomized Study
Infectious Diseases	Multiple COVID-19 treatment trials (Regeneron, Remdesivir, convalescent plasma)
Palliative Care	Symptom management and treatment of palliative emergencies
Urgent Care	Development of urgent care services to lower costs and improve access

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation	Professional Development Programs
Critical Access Hospital	Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources & Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services	Cost-based Medicare reimbursement training
Cardiology	American College of Cardiology	Continuing medical education courses
Internal Medicine	American College of Physicians	Board certification preparation
Nursing	American Nurses Association	Leadership development workshops
Emergency Medicine	American College of Emergency Physicians	Trauma care simulations

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Emergency Services	ACLS Certification	American Heart Association
Hospital	Critical Access Hospital Designation	Office of Rural Health Policy

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
General	Clinical observations for students 15 years and older
General	Clinical interviews with staff for students 15 years and older
Nursing	Nursing internships
Various	Medical school internships for 3rd and 4th year students

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Cancer Center	Three-year accreditation with commendation by American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (2015)
Diabetes Education	Accreditation by American Association of Diabetes Educators (2013)
Emergency Department	Wyoming Pediatric Emergency Recognition status
Hospital-wide	Critical Access Hospital designation
Hospital-wide	Joint Commission "Top Performer on Key Quality Measures" in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care (2014)
Hospital-wide	Outstanding Achievement Award by American College of Surgeons´ Commission on Cancer (2012)
Infectious Diseases	Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence by Infectious Diseases Society of America (2024)
Lactation	IBCLC Care Award for excellence in lactation care (2014)
Radiology	American College of Radiology accreditation in CT, Mammography, Stereotactic Core Biopsy, Breast Ultrasound/Biopsy, Nuclear Medicine, MRI (2013-2017)
Radiology	Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
Stroke Care	Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Award by American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (2013)

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Training Available
Emergency Medicine	Yes - EMT and AEMT training
Family Medicine	Yes
General Surgery	No
Internal Medicine	No
Nursing	Yes - Nurse Practitioner training

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Residency/Training Program
Emergency Medical Services	AEMT, EMT, IEMT training opportunities (PRN positions available)
Emergency Medicine	ER Tech training program
General Surgery	General surgery resident training program

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Services/Support for Uninsured Patients
Financial Assistance	- Financial Assistance Program available - Application process required - Eligibility based on income and Federal Poverty Guidelines - Discounts of 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% possible
Emergency Care	- Emergency services provided regardless of ability to pay - Immediate treatment guaranteed for emergency conditions
Payment Options	- Payment plans available - Discounted cash prices for common procedures
Insurance Assistance	- Help applying for Medicaid and other government programs - Guidance on Health Insurance Marketplace options
Discounted Services	- Self-pay discount offered to uninsured patients - Discount currently set at 46.4% of total billable charges
Financial Counseling	- Financial counselors available to discuss options - Assistance in understanding costs and payment responsibilities

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partners/Affiliations
Research	Lincoln Medical Education Partnership (LMEP)
Medical Education	University of Nebraska Medical Center
Emergency Medicine	Bryan Medical Center
General Medicine	Velocity Clinical Research
Infectious Diseases	Meridian Clinical Research

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Emergency Medicine	Structured mentorship framework with primary mentors assigned to new faculty
General	EMPACT Mentoring Program for underrepresented minorities in medicine
Leadership	ACHE Leadership Mentoring Network for healthcare executives
Medical Education	Peer mentorship programs connecting students across different years
Nursing	New Nurse Mentorship Program
Physician	AMA Physician Mentorship Program for medical students and residents
Research	Structured mentoring and research program for socially disadvantaged trainees
Surgery	Association of Women Surgeons peer mentorship program

South Lincoln Medical Center Nearest Places

Hotels

0.5 km

3.5

Antler Motel

Air-conditioned rooms, microwaves, Smart TVs, free WiFi

2.6 km

4.4

Best Western Plus Fossil Country Inn & Suites

Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, free breakfast

2.4 km

3.6

Super 8 by Wyndham Diamondville Kemmerer

Free breakfast, pet-friendly, free WiFi

Florists and Gift Shops

0.3 km

4.7

Petals ´N Treasurers

Flower shop, gift baskets, custom arrangements

0.5 km

4.5

Hometown Floral

Fresh flowers, plants, wedding services

0.6 km

4.3

Raindrops On Roses

Unique gifts, home decor, seasonal items

0.7 km

4.2

Ace Hardware Fabric & Gifts

Hardware store with fabric and gift section

0.8 km

4.6

Angelone´s Florist

Floral arrangements, event decorations

0.9 km

4.4

The Gift Box

Specialty gifts, local artisan products

Food and Restaurant

0.8 km

4.3

El Jaliciense

Mexican cuisine

0.9 km

4.2

Scroungy Moose Pizza

Pizza, American cuisine

0.7 km

4.1

Place On Pine

American cuisine, breakfast

0.6 km

Caribou Cafe

American cuisine, comfort food

1.0 km

3.9

Taco Time

Mexican fast food

1.0 km

3.8

Fossil Fuel Coffee Company

Coffee shop, local goods

Pharmacies

0.2 km

4.7

Kemmerer Pharmacy

Curbside delivery, Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

0.1 km

4.5

South Lincoln Primary Care

Family-oriented primary care clinic

Taxi and Transportation

0.8 km

4.2

Circle Cab

Taxi service

0.9 km

4.5

Kemmerer Senior Center

Senior transportation

1.0 km

Lincoln County Public Transportation

Public bus service

ATMs and Banks

0.3 km

4.2

1st Bank

Full-service bank, ATM

0.4 km

Bank of the West

Full-service bank, ATM

0.5 km

3.8

Bank of the West ATM

24/7 ATM

0.6 km

3.7

Wells Fargo ATM

24/7 ATM

0.7 km

3.5

US Bank ATM

24/7 ATM

Parking Lots

On-site

4.1

South Lincoln Medical Center Parking Lot

Free parking, Handicap accessible

0.5 km

3.9

Kemmerer City Hall Parking

Public parking, Well-lit

0.8 km

3.8

Triangle Park Parking

Free parking, Park access

Shopping Malls

0.3 km

4.1

Ridley´s Family Markets

Grocery store, Coinstar

0.7 km

3.8

Family Dollar

Discount store, Household goods

0.9 km

4.3

JCPenney

Department store, Clothing, Home goods

Stationery and Copying Services

0.8 km

4.8

The Printed Word

Printing, copying, custom packaging design, custom wrapping paper, direct mailing services

0.9 km

4.6

The UPS Store

Stationery printing, letterhead, envelopes, notepads, greeting cards, invitations, holiday cards

1.0 km

4.2

Kemmerer Gazette

Newspaper printing, commercial printing services

Car Rental

0.8 km

4.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Economy, SUV, Luxury vehicles

0.9 km

Hertz

Compact, Midsize, Full-size cars

1.0 km

3.8

Budget Car Rental

Economy, Standard, Premium vehicles

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

The positive reviews for South Lincoln Medical Center highlight exceptional experiences with healthcare professionals and services. Patients appreciated the dedicated care from the nurses and an outstanding experience with the anesthesiologist during childbirth, praising the hospital’s supportive environment. Therapy services were also highly recommended for their encouraging and kind staff.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

Negative reviews primarily focused on administrative and billing issues, with patients expressing frustrations over mismanagement of billing information, delayed insurance claims, and communication problems. Concerns were also raised about the professionalism of the staff and diagnostic accuracy, leading some patients to seek alternative medical opinions elsewhere.

Working Hours

Emergency Department

24 hours, 7 days a week

Outpatient Services

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Diagnostic Testing

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Laboratory Services

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department Phones

Department	Phone Number
Main Line	307-877-4401
Emergency Room	307-877-4401
Kemmerer Clinic	307-877-4496
Patient Financial Services	307-800-0065
Nursing Center	307-877-5717
Business Fax	307-414-4722
Clinic Fax	307-877-9769

Language and Translation Services

English
Spanish
Chinese
Cantonese
Mandarin

South Lincoln Medical Center

NPI Number : 1851495436

711 Onyx St, Kemmerer, WY 83101

(307) 877-4401

www.southlincolnmedical.com

Departments

General Surgery

Orthopedics

ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Podiatry

Urology

Radiology

Laboratory

Women´s Health

Gynecology

Pediatrics

Pain Management

Dermatology

Appointment Information

Visiting Hours

Important Doctors

Fred Baldwin

Laura Ensley-Eddy

Scott Erickson

Melissa Foster

Regg Hagge

George Krell

Chad Seiler

Eric Swensen

South Lincoln Medical Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Average Salary

Support Programs for Patients

Payment Plans

Accepted Insurance Companies

Cost Consulting

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Digital Health Services

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Collaborative Research Projects

Professional Development Programs

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Internship and Observation Programs

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Hospital Research Collaborations

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

South Lincoln Medical Center Nearest Places

Hotels

Antler Motel

Best Western Plus Fossil Country Inn & Suites

Super 8 by Wyndham Diamondville Kemmerer

Florists and Gift Shops

Petals ´N Treasurers

Hometown Floral

Raindrops On Roses

Ace Hardware Fabric & Gifts

Angelone´s Florist

The Gift Box

Food and Restaurant

El Jaliciense

Scroungy Moose Pizza

Place On Pine

Caribou Cafe

Taco Time

Fossil Fuel Coffee Company

Pharmacies

Kemmerer Pharmacy

South Lincoln Primary Care

Taxi and Transportation

Circle Cab

Kemmerer Senior Center

Lincoln County Public Transportation

ATMs and Banks

1st Bank

Bank of the West

Bank of the West ATM

Wells Fargo ATM