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Star Valley Health Recognized as a Pediatric Receiving Facility

Article provided by Star Valley Health –  This month, Star Valley Health was designated a Pediatric Receiving Facility by the Wyoming Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services. “The Star Valley Health Emergency Department team has dedicated an enormous amount…

Search continues following crosswalk accident

• Contact Afton PD with information.  Law enforcement continues to look for a vehicle and driver involved in an Afton crosswalk accident that sent one person to the hospital Thursday night, Nov. 9. The Afton Police Department reports a 13-year-old…

SVI Radio Interview-Nov. 1: Dr. Affleck, SV Health Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist

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New equipment helps S&R in Saturday rescue

• “Wheeled Litter” results in smooth rescue. A piece of recently purchased equipment was utilized by the Star Valley Search and Rescue on Saturday night. The new wheeled litter, which is a specialized stretcher device designed for use in rough…

Honor among friends  

With a sound so distinct, this had to be the real deal. Coming over the west hills of Afton, a small, black speck continued to grow as it descended from the late afternoon sky. Powerful winds bounced around the ground…

WHY YOUR STORY PODCAST: Orydna Family

This week on the Why Your Story Podcast, Travis and MJ catch up with Star Valley Health COE Dan Ordyna and his wife Hollie.

Star Valley Health debuts new record system

Star Valley Health has launched a new health record system called Epic and within that includes MyChart services which will make accessing health information for the patient easier. Vice President of Provider Services at Star Valley Health, Jeremy Price, says…

Local teen suffers serious injuries in single-vehicle accident

The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Star Valley EMS and other first-responders came to the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, July 18 on WYO Hwy 238. The accident occurred at approximately 6 pm and involved…

New spinal surgeon at Star Valley Health

Star Valley Health has a new spinal surgeon who has been around for several months already but is happy to see any patients that may need some help. Dr. Wade Jensen grew up in Idaho and he and his wife…

SV Health Auxiliary to host Spaghetti and Bingo Night April 20 in Thayne

The Star Valley Health Auxiliary is set to host a special Spaghetti and Bingo Night on April 20 at the Thayne Community Center with the event to begin at 6:00 pm. President of the organization, Charlotte Reinhart, says it helps…