Dr. David Gonzalez, an experienced cardiologist practicing for more than 30 years, has joined the Star Valley Health medical staff. His office is at the Afton Clinic. To make an appointment, call 307-885-5852. Dr. Gonzalez can treat:• Heart attacks• High blood pressure• Chest pain• Coronary artery disease• Valve disease• Atrial fibrillation• Cardiomyopathy• And more Dr. […]
The Star Valley community can rest easy,knowing I-EMT Candice Jensen will beswift in any emergency. Candice has worked at Star Valley Health for five years. Outside ofSVH she’s a running enthusiast and has completed several half marathons. She’s also an avid horseback rider and enjoys barrel racing! Candice hones that same drive and focus into […]
Dyanna Parker Brings a Personalized Approach to Patient Billing. Receiving your bill. It’s part of the patient journey that can be as overwhelming as the health crisis itself, but Dyanna Parker and her team are there to support each patient with empathy and excellence. As a cash poster at Star Valley Health, Dyanna is responsible […]
Respiratory Therapist Ben Sumicad bringsmore than 30 years of RT expertise toStar Valley Health. Reflecting the spirit ofa hero, Ben describes his heart for patientcare in that moment of crisis: “You just have to step up to the plate. This is what you trained for.Bring everything you know to the front.” Ben works with respiratory […]
If you happen to see Sherri Merritt zipping throughStar Valley’s parking lot, she’s en route to providesupport in a crisis. Sherri works as Star Valley’scredentialing coordinator and also brings morethan 15 years of EMS experience to the table. She’salways ready to jump up from her desk, into anambulance, and into the ER. “Sherri has an […]
You know that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused incrediblestress on doctors and nurses, but have you considered the tollon other employees? “Seeing our patients so sick and some dying has been themost challenging part of my job,” says Cristi Sidwell,who handles admissions and juggles appointmentsfor Star Valley Health’s Bridger Valley Urgent Careclinic in Lyman. Despite […]
Did you know Star Valley Health has been providing healthcare services to the valley for more than 100 years? A Look Back A Look Forward 2022 provides a timeline for that history. You’ll also see some of our frontline employees, meet our new da Vinci surgical robot, get an update on our new facilities in […]
Be the first to respond to a disaster, provide emergency healthcare, and help save lives.Train to become an EMT with Star Valley Health Emergency Medical Services. Classes start Thursday, March 31, and are held every Monday, Thursday, and some Saturdays through May 26. At the completion of the course, you can test for a National […]
Taylor Keehn, RN, received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in a ceremony before theStar Valley Health Board of Directors in January. More than 5,000 healthcare facilities and schools of nursing honor nurses with The DAISY Award for clinical skill and compassion. Taylor was nominated by Connie and Bill Day, who were treated at Star […]
