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Solutions considered to maintain valley’s EMS services

  As Star Valley continues to grow, so does the demand for adequate Emergency Services. Known as EMS, the organization includes the personnel and equipment serving Star Valley. In recent years EMS has come under the direction of Star Valley…

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…