With a sizeable portion of the area population identifying as part-time summer residents, Star Valley is facing the possibility of many of those residents making preparations to return.  With current conditions regarding the COVID-19 advising citizens to avoid discretionary travel, Star Valley Health produced the following statement.

To part-time residents of Star Valley:

It is the recommendation of Star Valley Health that those part-time residents considering returning to Star Valley shelter in place and delay their return if possible. Those individuals 60 years of age and older or those with a serious underlying condition like: heart disease, diabetes or lung disease should follow CDC guidelines https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html for those with high risk factors. It is particularly important to understand the risk associated with travel during this pandemic. Star Valley Health is well equipped to take care of the community’s routine, emergency and surgical needs, however it is restricted in the number of patients that it can care for with severe respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19. It is important to take these factors into consideration when the decision is made to return to Star Valley.

We are here for you wherever you are.

Sincerely,

Bren Lowe
Chief Executive Officer