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Star Valley surgeon urges patients not to wait on foot, ankle problems

  A Star Valley Health orthopedic surgeon is telling patients with foot and ankle problems not to put off treatment. “Don’t hesitate,” Dr. Trask Muir said during an interview on the SVI Radio. “It’s better to come in early, learn…

Star Valley Health to feature daily department booths at Lincoln County Fair

  Star Valley Health is planning a more interactive presence at this year’s Lincoln County Fair, with staff from several departments set to meet with attendees throughout the week. Mike Hunsaker, COO of Star Valley Health, said the health system…

Star Valley municipalities ask for EMS expenditures

  A $1.7 million deficit in funding for EMS services is addressed in a new letter coming from Star Valley’s mayors this week. They acknowledged the the importance of emergency medical services  but also noted the local hospital had assumed…

Proposed EMS Tax District fails

• Commissioners vote 2-1 to deny creation of district In a 2-1 vote the Lincoln County Commissioners voted Tuesday, May 19 to deny the creation of a new tax district in Star Valley to fund Emergency Medical Services. The district…

Public comment period ends May 18 for proposed EMS Tax District

  Residents wanting to voice their opinion on a proposed tax district that would help fund Emergency Medical Services in Star Valley have until May 18 to submit public comments. Lincoln County Commissioners are expected to vote on the proposal…

Star Valley Health develops strategic plan

  A series of objectives, refined as an updated strategic plan were developed in the March meeting of the North Lincoln Hospital District Board of Directors as the governing body for the local hospital faces changes in health care costs…