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Star Valley Health Board Members Sworn in for Four Year Terms

Four members of the Star Valley Health board of trustees were sworn in November 22 by hospital attorney Dale Cottam. Returning for a four-year term are Mindy Lyman, Cole Helm, and Marlowe Scherbel. Abbie Aullman is new to the board…

Two transported after UTV overturns outside Alpine

In a coordinated effort between the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Star Valley Health and Alpine EMS, first-responders answered a call of an overturned UTV  just over the Idaho border outside of the Town of Alpine. According to Alpine Fire Chief,…

Star Valley Health to celebrate Alpine Clinic opening August 31

Star Valley Health CEO Dan Ordyna says the company is holding a celebration event for the opening of the Alpine Clinic August 31 from 4-7 pm. He says this is an effort of a lot of hard work while trying…

Local Seniors Receive Scholarships from Star Valley Health

Star Valley Health awarded five scholarships to Star Valley and Mountain View High School seniors this week. Hospital Board Chair Dr. Andrew Orton and CEO Dan Ordyna presented the scholarships to Star Valley students at Tuesday’s board meeting. The awardees…

Governor talks healthcare, education, taxes in Star Valley

◆ Mark Gordon discusses local and state issues. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon visited Star Valley on Monday, May 24, making stops at Star Valley Health in Afton and Alpine, Star Valley High School, the Afton Armory and meeting with members…

Investigation continues in Etna shooting incident

• Case involves domestic violence- The investigation is ongoing following an incident in Etna that left a woman with multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred nearly a month ago on Thursday, April 14. According to statement’s from the Lincoln County…

Community Events: February 10-27

Thursday, February 10 See the new surgical robot at Star Valley Health from 4-6 p.m. See how surgeons control the robot and even simulate a surgery yourself. First meeting for the Guiding Star Strategy Group Youth Entrepreneur Program. 6:30 p.m….

COVID-19 vaccine required for Star Valley Health employees following court ruling

◆ Supreme Court sides with Biden Administration in CMS case. Hospitals and medical facilities around the nation are beginning to implement vaccination plans for staff and employees after the U.S. The Supreme Court upheld a federal mandate requiring healthcare workers…

Getting Down To Nutrition: Mindfully Eating Your Way to Your Health Goals

By Shelley Balls UW Extension, Nutrition and Food Safety Educator It’s no secret that a common New Year’s resolution is weight loss. Healthy weight loss requires sustainable lifestyle changes to make it happen. You may have heard of the common…

Alpine moves into 2022 with growth

◆ Residential and business plans carry into new year. Alpine is moving into 2022 with a recently opened large, full-service grocery store and a new health center under construction, scheduled to open this summer. Mayor Kennis Lutz complimented Broulim’s for…