Victim identified in Alpine woodchipper accident: GoFundMe established
The Lincoln County Coroner’s Office released the identity of a Star Valley man who lost his life in a woodchipper accident in Alpine. The Coroner identified the man as 43-year-old William Crnkovich, a long-time resident of Star Valley who was…
Rotary Chili Cook-Off this Saturday
• Public can sample each chili and vote for the winner Rotary of Star Valley is hosting their traditional Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, June 22, with set-up beginning at 4 p.m. and public tasting for judging purposes running from…
Star Valley Health Named a Top Critical Access Hospital
Afton, WY – Star Valley Health was recently named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) in the country. The top 20 CAHs, including Star Valley Health, scored best as determined by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. The rankings were…
Zack Hale joins SVH Audiology
• Star Valley graduate back home, helping us hear. According to Dr. Zack Hale, a condition called tinnitus or a ringing in the ears started his journey to becoming an audiologist. Hale attended Utah State University for both his…
Star Valley Health Partners with Kunz Family for 2024 Star Valley Half Marathon
• Provided by Star Valley Health Star Valley Health has announced a partnership with the Kunz family for the 2024 Star Valley Half Marathon that will take place on Saturday, July 13. This annual event is held in honor of…
Suicide prevention training offered by Prevention Coalition
• Two, one-day training courses are available April 22 and 23. The Lincoln County Prevention Coalition, which works to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse as well as suicide, is offering two, one-day training courses on suicide prevention and intervention on April…
SVH Bingo fundraiser in Thayne Thursday evening
• Includes dinner, games and prizes Mary Miller serves as the president of the Star Valley Health Auxiliary. Linda Linford serves as the secretary. Both women spoke with SVI Media in a recent interview during the Weekday Wake-up program to…
SVI Radio Interview: Dr. Donald Kirk
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Independent Notes: Sloppy Joes and the growth of area health care
Read the Opinions on page 9A of the April 10, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Years ago, I started attending the board meetings for the Star Valley Hospital. That’s what it was called about 39 years…
Alpine health care expands with new SVH addition
SVI Media toured the additions underway for the Alpine facilities of Star Valley Health. SV Chief Operating Officer Mike Hunsaker answered the following questions on the addition. Alpine new addition will include what new services? The new space will…