SVI Media, local health officials coordinate on COVID-19
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS Getting educated about COVID-19 and community protocols may not only help slow the spread of the virus. You may also help mitigate a surge in a pandemic that has taken but 2 ½ months to…
Star Valley virus cases not ‘community spread,’ says health official
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS The four currently confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County were not the result of “community transmission,” Star Valley Health CEO Bren Lowe told SVI Media this week. “All of those cases [which are within Star…
Star Valley Health details efforts, current preparedness and capacity for potential COVID-19 spread
The following is a news release from Star Valley Health Star Valley Health has been meeting in response to COVID-19 since January. It currently meets on a daily basis in continued planning as it prepares to care for the community…
Lincoln County Public Health clarifies testing process
Rumors persist that Lincoln County’s zero number as it pertains to confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus is not an accurate one due to the high number of workers from the Star Valley area who make the daily commute to…
Star Valley Health advises part-time residents to reconsider traveling back to the area
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 preps for COVID-19
◆ Hotline implemented to offer updates. Life has changed in Star Valley over the last week. People are more cautious with hygiene. Businesses are adjusting hours and services. Schools have closed. The community’s actions are coming in response to the…
Community blood drive planned for February at Star Valley Health
◆ All blood types needed. Tuesday, February 18 Star Valley Health will host a community blood drive. The event will take place from noon to 5:45 p.m. in the Greys River Room at the hospital. According to information provided by…
(Video) – Dr. Niki Milleson and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
* Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Dr. Niki Milleson speaks with SVI about Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine/OMM.
Health Topics Tuesday – Joel Johnson
*Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Joel Johnson speaks about the rebranding that took place with the organization in the past year and what is next.
(Video) – Health Topics: Troy Bailey
*Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Troy Bailey is a Dietician with Star Valley Health and he spoke with SVI previously about some of the options available to patrons.