Inspire Great Health

Today, we’re joined by Trauma Program Manager Jennifer Dykshorn, RN, and Emergency Management Manager Kenny Dunn, RN, to talk about summer safety tips for hitting the road. Whether you’re cruising around town or heading out for an adventure in the backcountry, they’ll share simple ways to stay safe and prepared all summer long!

On this episode, Bridget welcomes back Natalie Villalobos, Director of Social Work for Inpatient Behavioral Health, and PART Clinician Russ Tafoya to discuss PART, the Psychiatric Assessment Referral Team, and how it is helping improve access to mental healthcare across Wyoming.

Emergency Department Nursing Administrator Jared Skagen, RN, and Patient Transport Manager Cindy Osborne, AEMT, discuss CRMC’s Mobile Integrated Health program, including what it is, who can access it, who it serves and how it is helping shift the way healthcare is delivered in the community.

In this episode, Bridget is joined by Ashlee Mickelson, Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health, and Dr. Regan Pelloquin, Psychiatrist in Behavioral Health, to discuss Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s recently added transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, machine.

TMS is a noninvasive treatment option that may help people living with depression, anxiety or OCD who have not found success with other treatment methods. Ashlee and Dr. Pelloquin explain how TMS works, potential side effects and why it may be an option for treating certain mood disorders.

In this episode, we’re joined by our very special guests, the CRMC Chaplains. They share what chaplains do—and what they don’t do—while offering insight into how they support healing for staff, patients and families.

On this episode, Bridget is joined by Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Ashlee Mickelson and Director of Social Work for Inpatient Behavioral Health Natalie Villalobos to discuss how we can recognize signs of a mental health crisis, why it's so difficult to ask for help and how we can help others. 

If you are struggling with your mental health, resources are available:
- 911 (if emergent)
- 988 (hotline)
- (307) 633-7382 (CRMC Behavioral Health Services - if in Laramie County, WY)

Stop the Bleed is a hands-on training program that teaches community members how to recognize and control life-threatening bleeding in an emergency. Much like CPR, these skills can help save a life in the critical minutes before first responders arrive.

CRMC Trauma Program Manager Jennifer Dykshorn and Stop the Bleed Coordinator Kori Bechtle explain how this training empowers everyday people to respond with confidence during traumatic injuries, accidents or emergencies. By increasing the number of trained bystanders in Laramie County, Stop the Bleed helps build a safer, more prepared community.

Upcoming Stop the Bleed classes:<...

What is MyChart? In this episode, Epic Application Manager Scott Peacock joins us to break down everything you need to know about MyChart—what it is, how it works and why it’s transforming the way patients interact with their healthcare.

On this episode of the podcast, lactation consultants Dr. Jody Cousins and Lori Boussuge discuss why breastfeeding is so important for babies and preview Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s celebrating breastfeeding. We hope to see you at Nourish and Nurture on May 8 from 3-5 p.m. at CRMC!

Join us for this episode featuring El Ottman and Gretchen Tisthammer from the Stroke Program, along with Erika Rye from the ICU. They share insights on the upcoming Spring into Brain Health event on May 9, 2026. Learn why preventive care matters, how nutrition and fitness play a role in stroke prevention and how small lifestyle changes can lead to big health benefits.

We hope to see you there! Register at cheyenneregional.org/symposiums.

Representative Landon Brown joins us to break down the healthcare legislation passed in 2026 and what it means for consumers.

What can nutrition do for your health and how can you get more fiber in your diet? Lead Outpatient Dietitian Anna Hambright, MS, RD, LD, ACSM-CPT joins us on the podcast to share practical tips. Tune in now!

We’re excited to welcome Carrie Nix, Cardiac and Pulmonary Manager and American Heart Association Woman of Impact nominee, to the podcast! 

Carrie shares what this nomination means, the impact of the campaign and how you can get involved to support her mission.

Tune in and be part of the movement!

Dr. Joseph Looby of CRMG Orthopedics & Surgical Specialists shares what patients can expect when they choose care at Cheyenne Regional. He also reflects on what he loves most about working with patients and how his care philosophy guides every interaction—building trust, listening closely and supporting patients every step of the way.

Rage Geringer, MD talks about using the Galaxy System, a robotic-assisted device used to detect lung cancer earlier in patients.

Dr. Anub John from the Cheyenne Regional Heart & Vascular Institute highlights the differences between a heart attack and cardiac arrest, symptoms of a heart attack and cardiac arrest and what to do if someone is exhibiting these symptoms.

For more information on heart health, join us at Cheyenne Regional's "Wake up to Heart Health" event on February 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blue Community Events Center in Cheyenne. To register, visit cheyenneregional.org/wakeup. 

Cheyenne Regional President & CEO Tim Thornell stopped by the "Inspire Great Health" studio to update us on why 2025 was a great year and what Cheyenne Regional has to look forward to in 2026.

This week's guest is radiation oncologist Dr. John Schallenkamp from the Cheyenne Regional Cancer Center. We discuss why screenings are important for cancer prevention and why there is always hope.

UW Family Medicine resident, Dr. Michael Blomquist, joins us this week to discuss safety tips for when exploring the backcountry.

TW: This episode deals with topics of suicide. Please use caution when listening.

Ashlee Mickelson, LCSW, Director of Practice Operations for Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, and Natalie Villalobos, LCSW, Director of Social Work for Inpatient Behavioral Health Services, join us to discuss Suicide Awareness Month. In this episode, we will discuss what to look for if you are concerned about someone else's mental health or your own mental health and what resources are available.

If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, know that help is available. Please reach out to a loved one or...

This week we're joined by athletic trainers Mathew McDermott and Eric Su from the CRMG Orthopedics and Surgical Specialists clinic to discuss their partnership with Laramie County School District #1.

Carrie Nix, Manager of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, and Scott Fox, Executive Director of the CRMC Foundation, join us to discuss the Great Bison Shuffle happening on September 13, 2025 at the Terry Bison Ranch in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

The Great Bison Shuffle is a unique trail walk/run that benefits the CRMC Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Program. This walk/run is on an active bison ranch and takes you through two states! Sign up today at https://www.athlinks.com/event/great-bison-shuffle-presented-by-uniwyo-credit-union-352597. If you have any questions, please contact Foundation@crmcwy.org. 

"Inspire Great Health" welcomes back Amy Spieker, Director of Community Health and Analysis, to discuss social determinants of health, priorities for improving Laramie County's health standing and where can go from here. For the full 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan, visit us at https://www.cheyenneregional.org/location/wyoming-institute-of-population-health/laramie-county-needs-assessment/.

On this week's episode, we're joined by Natalie Villalobos, Director of Social Work for Inpatient Behavioral Health, and Amy Spieker, Director of Community Health and Analysis, to discuss the Cheyenne Regional C.A.R.E. Committee and how its members make the hospital a more inclusive environment for employees, patients and the community.

On this special episode, we talk with Payton Pontillo, Amy Peterson and Kristi Davis about why hospice is more than what you think it is. It's about hope, "living until you die" and caring for a patient's loved ones just as much as caring for the patient themself. To get in contact with the Davis Hospice Center, call (307) 633-7016.

On this episode, we hear from Dr. Jonathan Knott from CRMG's Orthopedics & Surgical Specialists. Dr. Knott discusses his specialities, his special skill and what he loves about the mountains. To make an appointment with OSS, call (307) 635-2562.

WARNING: This episode talks about the loss of children, stillbirths and miscarriages. Please use caution when listening.

On this episode, we talk with Brittney and Dan Wells of Cheyenne who have experienced child loss. They talk about what the Cheyenne Regional Butterfly Release means to them and how it has helped them heal through the loss of their children. Brittney and Dan also have a local non-profit called Ayden’s Angels which provides support to families touched by stillbirth or pregnancy/infant loss. For more information, visit https://www.aydensangels.org.

If you have experienced ch...

Dr. Daniel Kisicki of Orthopedics & Surgical Specialists joins us to talk about his patient care philosophy, what he loves about practicing medicine in the community he grew up in and what his favorite movie is!

Dr. Rifai from the CRMG Heart & Vascular Institute discusses heart failure and the "Hearts Stronger, Together" Support Group starting on April 17, 2025. The support group will take place on April 17, June 19, August 21, October 16 and December 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Auditoriums A & B at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. For more information, call (307) 633-7060.

General and Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Samuel Saltz from CRMG Orthopedics and Surgical Specialists, discusses how to be supportive of morbidly obese patients and how seeking medical care can help them get their lives back.

CRMC Lead Outpatient Dietitian, Anna Hambright, MS, RD, LD, ACSM-CPT, and Lead Inpatient Dietitian, Lexi Lozano, RD, LD, stopped by the studio to discuss National Nutrition Month! 

This year's theme for National Nutrition Month is "Food Connects Us". Anna and Lexi provide tips on how to eat healthier as a family, nutritious options on a budget and how food connects us.

CRMG Medical Specialty Clinic pulmonologist, Dr. Rage Geringer, joins us to discuss what he loves about Wyoming, his favorite part about his job and what his special talent is!

Cheyenne Regional's President and CEO, Tim Thornell, stopped by the studio to tell us more about himself and what's new and exciting at Cheyenne Regional. BONUS: Stick around to learn some fun facts about Tim!

This week we’re joined by CRMG Medical Specialty Clinic neurologist Dr. Liam Clark to talk about functional neurological disorder. We discuss what it is, what it looks like and how it affects the body.

CRMG neurologist, Dr. Tracie Caller, discusses varying risk factors for stroke and why it’s important to check your blood pressure at least once a year.

Laboratory Director, Rissa Lease, discusses important new changes to the lab including new on-site allergen tests and how the new process improves patient experience.

Welcome to the final installation of our three-part macronutrients series! CRMC Lead Outpatient Dietitian, Anna Hambright, returns to break down what carbohydrates are and why they are nutritionally valuable.

DISCLAIMER: The intention of this podcast is not to help with weight loss or weight gain, but simply to provide education on the different macronutrients.

Welcome to the second installation of our three-part macronutrients series. CRMC Lead Outpatient Dietitian, Anna Hambright, returns to break down what proteins are and why they are nutritionally valuable.

DISCLAIMER: The intention of this podcast is not to help with weight loss or weight gain, but simply to provide education on the different macronutrients.

This is the first installation of our three-part macronutrients series. On this episode CRMC Lead Outpatient Dietitian, Anna Hambright, breaks down what macronutrients are and why our bodies need each one. We will begin by breaking down fats.

DISCLAIMER: The intention of this podcast is not to help with weight loss or weight gain, but simply to provide education on the different macronutrients.

Welcome back! On this episode we're joined by Pain Management Specialist, Dr. Natalie Winter from the Cheyenne Regional Medical Group Medical Specialty Clinic! Dr. Winter tells us how she treats patients as a pain management specialist and what pain management is.