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…
LUCAS Chest Compression System Optimizes Star Valley Health’s Emergency Care
At Star Valley Health, CPR support goes by the name of LUCAS. LUCAS is a portable device that’s placed on a patient’s chest, automating CPR with consistent compressions. The Star Valley Health Charitable Foundation has donated a LUCAS Chest Compression System to…
SV Health in the Top-100; plans for Alpine emergency room
Star Valley Health now has a top national rating. Earlier in March the hospital was named as one of the top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation. Chartis Group: Healthcare Advisory Services and Analytics, a national healthcare consulting firm,…
Being Part of a Community Means Giving Back to It
◆ The Joe Kasten Memorial Endowment Fund ensures the SVH Charitable Foundation earns profits forever. By Breanna Call SVI Media When Sheilah and Joe Kasten moved to Afton almost two decades ago, they wanted to integrate themselves into the community. To…