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Platte County Memorial Hospital

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Emergency Service:
Hospital Overall Rating: 0
Facility Security Measures Score: 0
READM Group Measure Score: 100.0 %

Platte County Memorial Hospital, now known as Platte County Hospital since November 2024, was established in 1955 in Wheatland, Wyoming. This 25-bed critical access facility is owned by the Hospital District Board and managed by Banner Health. The hospital offers comprehensive services including emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory surgery, laboratory services, medical imaging, women´s care, orthopedics, and physical therapy. With six physicians on staff, it serves approximately 15,772 outpatients, 543 inpatients, and 3,396 emergency department patients annually.

NPI Number : 1265469506

Ownership : Government - Local

Hospital Type : Critical Access Hospitals

201 14th St, Wheatland, WY 82201, USA

+1 307-322-3636

www.bannerhealth.com

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Departments

General Surgery

Cardiopulmonary Care

Inpatient and Ambulatory Surgery

Laboratory Services

Medical Imaging

Emergency Services

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Vestibular and Balance Training

Stroke Rehabilitation

Sports and Orthopedic Therapy

Visiting Hours

Department	Online Visitation Available	Phone Scheduling Available	Walk-in Visits Allowed	Same-day Visits Available	Visiting Hours
CAT Scan	No	Yes	No	Yes	24 hours
Cardiopulmonary	No	Yes	No	Yes	24 hours
Detention Visitation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	9:00 - 11:00, 13:00 - 16:00, 18:30 - 21:00
Emergency	No	No	Yes	Yes	24 hours
Laboratory	No	Yes	No	Yes	24 hours
Medical Imaging	No	Yes	No	Yes	24 hours
Mammography	No	Yes	No	Yes	24 hours
Special Visitation	No	Yes	No	No	Friday 17:00 - 22:00
Surgery	No	Yes	No	Yes	24 hours
Ultrasound	No	Yes	No	Yes	24 hours
Video Visitation	Yes	No	No	Yes	24 hours

Important Doctors

FAMILY PRACTICE

MD LAURI PALMER

NPI: 1154411957
Graduation Year: 1991

FAMILY PRACTICE

MD JEFFREY CECIL

NPI: 1225039027
Graduation Year: 2001

FAMILY PRACTICE

MD HEATHER CALVERT

NPI: 1275858797
Graduation Year: 2010

FAMILY PRACTICE

DO REBECCA SLINGWINE

NPI: 1043665466
Graduation Year: 2016

Platte County Memorial Hospital Information

Average Salary

Department	Service	Average Fee (USD)
Cardiopulmonary Care	Control Bleeding in Respiratory Tract, Via Opening	1,902
Emergency Department	Level IV Trauma Evaluation	Varies
Laboratory Services	Routine Blood Panel	Varies
Medical Imaging	CAT Scan (CT)	Varies
Medical Imaging	MRI Scan of Upper Spinal Canal (No Contrast)	2,481
Medical Imaging	3D Ultrasound/Digital Mammography	Varies
Surgery	Inspection of Lower Intestinal Tract, Endo	7,409
Surgery	Repair Left Hand Skin, External Approach	1,750

Payment Plans

Payment Option	Availability (Yes/No)
Standard Medicare IPPS Payment	Yes
Medicare OPPS Payment	Yes
Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Payment	Yes
6-Month Payment Plan	Yes
12-Month Payment Plan	Yes
24-Month Payment Plan	Yes
36-Month Payment Plan	Yes
Non-Opioid Pain Relief Treatment Payment	Yes

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Feature	Description
Hospital Name	Platte County Memorial Hospital
Location	201 14th St, Wheatland, WY 82201, USA
Type	25-bed critical access facility with 43-bed nursing home
Hours	Open 24 hours
Contact	(307) 322-3636
Services	Acute-care services Diagnostic services Therapeutic care Palliative care Preventive care Emergency department (Level IV Trauma Center) Cardiopulmonary care Inpatient medical/surgical care Laboratory services Physical therapy (inpatient/outpatient) Swing bed care
Medical Specialties	Family Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology Emergency Medicine General Surgery Orthopedic
Imaging & Diagnostics	Medical Imaging CAT scan (16 slice CT) 3D ultrasound Digital mammography
Special Programs	IPROB system (reduces complications during labor/delivery) Infusion Therapy
Language Services	Igbo Spanish
Accessibility	Free onsite parking Healing environment designed for patient comfort
Facility Features	Critical access hospital JCAHO accredited Telehealth services available Accommodates 40 visiting specialists
Staff	156 employees, six physicians, and two emergency-department physicians

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Collaborative Research Projects
Nursing	BRAND accelerated nursing program partnership with University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing (2016 Community Partner of the Year)
Administration	Western Division Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey collection (234 surveys collected)
Long-Term Care	Wyoming Business Council grant study for operational and financial feasibility of long-term care in Platte County

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation / Organization	Professional Development Programs
Ambulance / Emergency	Banner Health, CMS Critical Access Hospital (CAH)	Clinical emergency training, disaster preparedness, CMS CAH continuing education
Cardiopulmonary	Banner Health	Pulmonary care workshops, Banner Health clinical advancement modules
Family Medicine & Obstetrics	Banner Health	OB/GYN specialty training, family medicine CME through Banner Health
Inpatient Surgery	Banner Health	Surgical skills workshops, sterile procedures credentialing (Banner Health)
Laboratory	Banner Health	Lab safety certification, hematology and pathology CME
Medical Imaging (Radiology)	Banner Health	Radiology technician certifications, imaging technology seminars (Banner Health)
Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery	Banner Health	Ambulatory surgical care CME, perioperative skills training

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Training Program
Cardiopulmonary	Cardiopulmonary Care
Surgery	Inpatient Surgery
Ambulatory	Ambulatory Surgery
Laboratory	Laboratory Services
Medical Imaging	CAT Scan
Medical Imaging	3D Ultrasound
Medical Imaging	Digital Mammography
Emergency	Level IV Trauma Center
Labor and Delivery	IPROB System

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award Title	Awarding Body	Year
Platte County Memorial Hospital	Addressing Basic Needs and Social Determinants of Health Program Grant	Wyoming Department of Health	2023
Memorial Health	Patient Safety Excellence Award	Healthgrades	2025

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Internal Medicine	Not Offered
Family Medicine	Not Offered
Neurology	Not Offered
Pharmacy	Not Offered
Emergency Medicine	Not Offered
Surgery	Not Offered

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

Department / Service (A-Z)	Support Option
Charity Care Discount	Financial assistance for uninsured patients with income less than 200% of Federal Poverty Level. Expanded charity policy may reduce amounts for patients with balances greater than $1,500 and income between 201-400% of Federal Poverty Level.
Eligibility Screening Services	Patient Benefit Advisors evaluate eligibility for Local and State Programs, including County Assistance and Medicaid.
Medically Indigent Assistance	Financial support for patients with family medical expenses exceeding 50% of household´s total income for a given calendar year.
Payment Arrangements	Customized payment plans for patients ineligible for Medicaid or Financial Assistance who cannot pay their entire bill.
Underinsured Patient Support	Financial assistance for patients with qualified insurance coverage that has significant limitations or co-responsibility requirements.
Uninsured Discount	Automatic discount for all self-pay patients (excluding elective cosmetic procedures and facility-designated self-pay flat rate procedures).

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partner
Medical Imaging	Banner Health
OB Services	PeriBirth
Cardiology	University of Wyoming
General Surgery	Banner Alzheimer´s Institute
Orthopedic	Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing
Gene Therapy	Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Oncology	Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Blood Cancer Research	Banner Health Research
Sickle Cell Disease	Platte County Health Department

Platte County Memorial Hospital Nearest Places

Hotels

0.4 km

9.6

Super 8 by Wyndham Wheatland Wyoming

Free WiFi, Blackout drapes, Iron/ironing board, Bed sheets

0.34 km

8.4

Days Inn by Wyndham Wheatland

Free WiFi, Laundry, Free self parking, Free continental breakfast, 24-hour front desk, Pet friendly

0.35 km

Motel 6 Wheatland, WY

Free continental breakfast, Free WiFi, Free self parking, 24-hour front desk, Pet friendly

0.69 km

Historic Bluebell. Entire House. 2Br Cozy but spacious

Vacation home, Laundry facilities

1.12 km

7.8

Best Western Torchlite

Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Free WiFi, Free breakfast, Free self parking, Business amenities

Florists and Gift Shops

0.5 km

4.6

SIMPLY CREATIVE FLOWERS, FASHION & GIFTS

Fresh arrangements, delivery, birthday, anniversary and sympathy flowers, get well florals, gifts, local delivery

0.7 km

4.4

Safeway Floral Department

Bouquets, arrangements, fresh flowers, pickup and delivery, floral for occasions

Food and Restaurant

0.3 km

4.5

Western Sky´s Family Diner

American, Diner

0.4 km

4.2

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

Mexican

0.6 km

4.6

Windy Peaks Brewery & Steakhouse

Steakhouse, Brewery, American

0.8 km

4.4

The Hilltop Bar & Grill

American, Bar & Grill

0.7 km

Subway

Sandwiches, Fast Food

0.9 km

3.8

Pizza Hut

Pizza, Italian

Pharmacies

0.3 km

4.8

South Street Pharmacy

Prescription services, COVID-19 vaccinations, medication consultations

0.0 km

4.2

Platte County Memorial Hospital Pharmacy

Inpatient/outpatient prescriptions, medication therapy management, 24-hour emergency support

0.8 km

4.4

Platte County Drug

Prescription services, over-the-counter drugs, wellness counseling

0.6 km

Wheatland Pharmacy (inside Banner Health Outpatient Clinic)

Retail prescriptions, immunizations, medication therapy management

0.9 km

4.1

Family Health Drug Store

Prescription and non-prescription medications, personal care products

0.7 km

4.3

Clinic Pharmacy Wheatland

Prescription refills, chronic care management, health screenings

Taxi and Transportation

0.25 km

4.3

Bob Ruwart Motors Shuttle

Courtesy shuttle, local transportation

0.65 km

Brown Company Local Transport

Local service, vehicle transport

0.8 km

4.7

Platte County Senior Center Transport

Scheduled shuttle, senior rides

0.8 km

4.5

Platte County Rec Transportation

Community rides, weekly scheduled trips

0.5 km

Wheatland Taxi Service

Taxi, private rides

0.9 km

3.8

Need-A-Ride Taxi

Taxi, on-demand rides

ATMs and Banks

0.4 km

4.5

Platte Valley Bank – Wheatland

Full-service bank, drive-up banking, personal and business banking, mortgage lending, ATM

0.7 km

Platte Valley Bank – ATM Only (Interstate Gas)

ATM, cash withdrawal, balance inquiry

0.8 km

4.2

Wells Fargo ATM

ATM, cash withdrawal, account balance, deposit, 24/7 access

0.8 km

4.2

Wells Fargo Bank

Full-service bank, ATM, personal and business accounts, safe deposit boxes

0.6 km

BMO Bank (no ATM)

Full-service bank, personal and business banking, mortgage, loans (no ATM on premises)

0.9 km

Community ATM (Generic - Main St)

ATM, cash withdrawal, 24/7 access

Parking Lots

0 km (on-site)

Platte County Memorial Hospital Parking Lot

New parking lot, adjacent to medical clinic

0.8 km

Lewis Park Parking Area

Public parking, near Lewis Park

0.9 km

Wheatland Golf Club Parking

Golf club parking

Shopping Malls

0.9 km

4.2

Bomgaars Wheatland

Farm supplies, hardware, automotive goods, lawn and garden supplies, apparel

0.7 km

3.8

Frontier Square

Local shopping center with various retail stores

0.6 km

3.9

Wheatland Shopping Center

Community shopping area with local businesses

Stationery and Copying Services

0.5 km

The Print Shop

Business cards, banners, booklets, brochures, flyers, yard signs, custom printing

0.7 km

4.8

PH Consulting, LLC

Logo design, business cards, marketing items, flyers, banners, signage

0.5 km

Mike´s Printing & Office Supplies

Printing services, office supplies

Car Rental

900 m

4.5

Laramie Peak Motors

Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Ford F-150, Ford F-350, unlimited mileage, daily/weekly rates, local airport shuttle

800 m

RentX Chauffeur Car Rental

Chauffeur-driven rentals, luxury sedans, SUVs, executive cars, limos

950 m

Budget Car Rental (Local Agent)

Economy, compact, full-size cars, SUVs, online booking, daily/weekly rates

Working Hours

Emergency Department

Open 24 hours

Outpatient Services

6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Diagnostic Testing

Open 24 hours

Laboratory Services

Open 24 hours

Department Phones

Department	Phone Number
Emergency Room	(307) 322-3636
Main Hospital	(307) 322-3636

Language and Translation Services

English
French
Spanish
Igbo