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Nestled amongst the foothills of the
eastern slopes of the Wind River Mountains, the eclectic city of Lander is a blend of the Old West
and the New West. While the area’s roots are in agriculture, recreation is a major
industry due to the city’s proximity to the Wind River Mountains. Also, Lander’s relatively mild
climate has made the area popular with “active” retirees. Lander has been recognized as
one of the Best Small Towns in American by the book of the same name, and National
Geographic Traveler magazine called nearby Sinks Canyon State Park one of the nation’s top
50 state parks. Men’s Journal heaped deserving praise on the community by naming Lander
as one of the Top 25 Coolest Mountain Towns in the country in 1998.
Faculty
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Coordinator
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Jacqueline Nelson,
M.D.
Board certified in Pediatrics; University of Utah
School of Medicine; Residency in Pediatrics &
General Surgery at Maine Medical Center
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Family Practice
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Mark Cardinal, M.D.
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Family Practice
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Garth Reber, M.D.
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Family Practice
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John Klinkenborg,
M.D.
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Family Practice
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Tabitha Gilroy, M.D.
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Family Practice
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William Calder, M.D.
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Pediatrician
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Richard Barnes, M.D.
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Pediatrician
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Tanya Blakemore,
M.D.
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Pediatrician
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Jacqueline Nelson,
M.D.
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Internal Medicine
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Gentian Sheer, M.D.
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Orthopedic Surgery
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John Whipp, M.D.
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ENT
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Robert Fisher, M.D.
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Neurology
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Peter Crane, M.D.
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Urology
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Central Wyoming
Urology
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Cardiology
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Wyoming
Cardiopulmonary
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OB/Gyn
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Jacques Beveridge,
M.D.
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Psychiatrist
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Frank Wheeler, M.D.
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The student would see patients with an
assigned physician at both IHS clinics and physician practices in Lander. During the rotation
the student would be expected to see the patient and independently provide assessment and care
of the patient. Over the course of the rotation they would be able to follow the development of
newborns and manage a wide variety of disease processes. Depending on the student they
could do home visits, function as a part of group visits and contribute to the chronic
health care clinic. There is the opportunity to go on home visits with the social worker and/or
public health nurses on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
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Nursing
Home
Westward Heights Care Center is located at 150 Caring Way, Lander, WY.
This is a non-profit 60-bed facility.
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Hospital
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Lander Valley Medical Center opened in its present
location in 1983. It is a progressive medical
facility catering to a sophisticated market. Many factors
contribute to making Lander Valley Medical Center stand
out among other similar sized hospitals: a dedicated
staff that serves a number of specialized
units including a full time
Level II emergency room, Level II nursery and a
behavioral health
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program; state-of-the-art
medical equipment such as a
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit and a Stereotactic Breast Biopsy unit; and a remarkable number of physician
specialists including neurologist, otorhinolarygologist (ENT’s), and a
general surgeon. The 81-bed facility is part of Life Point Hospitals, Inc., a nationwide provider of
healthcare services. The hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations, is licensed by the State of Wyoming, and is approved for acceptance of
Medicare patients.
Lander Valley
Medical Center is the first hospital in the state to be approved as a
provider under the Wyoming
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This program allows
persons who would
ordinarily not have access to screening and diagnostic testing the
opportunity to take
advantage of these services at little or not cost.
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Televideo
is available through the State of Wyoming.
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JACKSON, WYOMING, YELLOWSTONE ~ From
Yellowstone, follow U.S. Highway
287/191/89 south or from Jackson
26/191/89 north to Moran Junction, where 26/287 continues east over
Togwotee Pass and into Dubois. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ~ Travel on I-
80 east from
Salt Lake
City to Rock Springs, Wyo. Head north on U.S. Highway 191 to Farson and then northeast on Wyo. Highway 28.
DENVER, COLORADO ~Take I-25 north from Denver to Fort Collins, then U.S. Highway
287 to Laramie. From there, follow I-80 west to Rawlins, where highways 287/789 and 135
lead directly into Wind River Country. CASPER, WYOMING ~ From Casper, take U.S. Highway
20/26 west to Shoshoni and continue on HWY 26/789 to more of Wind River Country. BILLINGS,
MONTANA/ CODY, WYOMING Travel south from Cody on Wyo. Highway 120 to Thermopolis
and then 789/20 south to Shoshoni. State Highway 789 continues to
Riverton, Hudson and Lander.
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Wind River Country's commercial airport is
centrally located in Riverton, 30 miles from Lander and 75 miles from Dubois. It
is served by Great Lakes, Frontier Airlines and United Express. Commercial service is also
available in Jackson, Cody, Casper and Cheyenne. Charter air service and
municipal airports are located in Lander and Dubois.
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Arctic Circle 604 Main St • 307-332-3957
Atlantic City Mercantile
• 100 E. Main, Atlantic City 307-332-5143
Bear's Den • 7192 US
HWY 789/287, Lander 307-332-3836
Big Noi Family Restaurant
• 8125 Hwy 789 • 307-332-3102
Breadboard • 1350 Main
St. • 307-332-6090
China Garden • 162 N. 6th
Street • 307-3323-7666
Cowfish ~ 126 to 148 Main
St Lander, WY 332-8228
Fiesta Mexicana • 453
Main St 307-332-9298
Gannett Grill ~ 126 to
148 Main St Lander, WY 332-8228
Global Cafe • 360 Main St
307-332-7900
Hitching Rack Restaurant
• 785 E. Main St. 307-332-4322
JB's Wild Wyoming • 628
Main St 307-332-2065
Magpie • 159 N. 2nd St
307-332-5565
Maverick Restaurant &
Lounge • 808 Main St 307-332-2300
Oxbow • 170 E. Main St
307-332-0233
Sanfords • 202 Main St
307-332-0345
Grainery • 173 Main St.
307-332-2710
Sunrise Espresso • 525
Main St 307-332-5995
Svilars Steak House &
Bar • 173 Main St. Hudson, WY 307-332-4516.
Tony`s Pizza Shack • 637
Main St. 307-332-3900
Wildflour Bakery &
Espresso • 545 W. Main St Suite C 307-332-9728
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Holiday Lodge ~ 210 McFarlane Dr. 800-624-1974
307-332-2511
Pronghorn Lodge ~ 150
E.Main St 1-800-BUD-HOST 307-332-3940
Silver Spur Motel ~ 1240
W. Main 800-922-7831 307-332-5189
The Inn at Lander-Best
Western ~ 260 Grandview Dr 307-332-2847
Blue Spruce Inn Bed and
Breakfast ~ 677 S 3rd Street 307-332-8253
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Extracurricular
Activities
 
The City of Lander, Wyoming would like to welcome you to Lander and the
surrounding areas. There is a wide range of recreational opportunities
including Sinks Canyon State Park that is located within seven (7)
miles of Lander offering beautiful scenery and the mystery of seeing a
river disappear into the side of the mountain. You will find the
historical South Pass
City and Atlantic City thirty (30) miles south of Lander and reminisce
about the late 1800’s and the gold rush. Lander, WY is a blend of the
Old West and the New West surrounded by the foothills of the eastern
slopes of the Wind River Mountains. Rodeo as a spectator sport was born
in Lander. Over 109 years ago the first paid rodeo in the world was
staged in Lander, and continues today. Lander Pioneer Days is one of
Wyoming’s biggest 4th of July events. There are frequent powwows and
religious sundances during the summer on the Wind River Reservation. If
you are looking for recreation, reliving history, entertainment,
relaxation and scenic beauty or just plain fun, Lander has it all.
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Lander, Wyoming (WY) is located at the base of the Wind River
Mountains, 5,300 feet above
sea level. Between
250-300 days of brilliant blue skies and illumination from the sun is
the benefit from such a high
elevation. During the summer months, residents and visitors enjoy
warm, dry days with cool
nights for comfortable sleeping.
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Centrally
located, Lander, Wyoming is the southern gateway to the Shoshone
National Forest and Wind River Mountains and awe-inspiring Red Desert.
It is only two hours from Grand Teton National Park and two and a half
hours from world class skiing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Lander
community is made up of long time residents along with people from
diverse places.
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businesses, professionals, and service people interconnect and bring
life to the community. New businesses are attracted to Lander, WY
because it offers a variety and abundance of outdoor recreational
opportunities, cultural activities, and technical & professional
expertise in a beautiful setting. This area’s wealth of natural
resources provides an opportunity in wildlife management, outfitting,
ranching, forestry, and conservation. Few places can lay claim to a
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Historically,
Lander Wyoming was created to provide protection for the newly
established Wind River Reservation. Lander originated in 1869 as a
small military post, Camp Augur. A few settlers moved in to ranch and
farm and the crossroads became known as Pushroot. In 1875, the town of
Lander was named on behalf of Colonel F.W. Lander who headed a survey
of an Oregon Trail cut-off in 1857-58. His crew maintained winter
quarters at nearby Fort Thompson/Camp McGraw that year. In 1884, a town
site was platted and Lander became the county seat of Fremont County,
also established that year.
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The
history of the Lander area also include the Pony Express, women’s
suffrage, the first oil
well in Wyoming, ranching and farming, the uranium and coal industries,
and forestry. The community’s appreciation for history, culture, arts,
and entertainment has manifested within the numerous businesses,
organizations, and unique annual events. A large number of writers,
artists and musicians make Lander their home.
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University of Washington. All rights reserved. Last update 2/22/2008
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