About Us
Our History
William H. and Carrie Gottsche were sheep ranchers, butchers and finally bankers in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Their daughter was stricken with polio and was treated over much of the world, but they felt she gained most from her treatment in the Hot Springs State Park pools. Because of this, they left money to build a rehabilitation center in Thermopolis, WY.
The William H. and Carrie Foundation was incorporated March 28, 1954 as a non-profit foundation providing diagnosis and treatment of crippling conditions for children and adults. Treatment was and continues to be given without discrimination of race, color, creed, or the ability to pay. We have grown into a renowned nonprofit rehabilitation health facility operated by a board of trustees consisting of 25 men and women from Wyoming dedicated to the center and our patients.
As a nonprofit, we operate largely from grants and donations. Your contribution could make a difference. Please contact our Thermopolis clinic or click the "Donate" tab above if you would like to contribute to our non-profit organization.
Administrative Staff
Cheryl Shero, CEO
Cheryl Shero has been the CEO of Gottsche Rehabilitation Center since 2000. Cheryl was born and raised in Wyoming and moved to … Read More
Karissa Nichols, MBA
Business Manager
Karissa grew up in Thermopolis and always knew that she wanted to return to Wyoming to raise her family. She graduated… Read More
Agusta Shoemaker
Administrative Assistant
Agusta Shoemaker has been with Gottsche since 2009. She was born and raised in Thermopolis and couldn’t imagine living anyplace else … Read More
