The string of credentials behind Ben Skinner’sname says it all: RT, R, N, MR, CT, BD, ARRT. They represent the radiology skills he has developed before and duringhis nine years as a radiographic technologist at Star Valley Health.Most recently, Ben completed the nuclear medicine program at WeberState University, received the outstanding academic excellence awardby the […]
When you are fortunate enough to find an employee who is both anurse and skilled in IT (information technology), what do you do?Ask her to manage electronic health records and focus on patient careand safety. That remarkable employee is Kris Hinton,our clinical IT supervisor. “I manage communicationsthroughout the hospital and also get to care for […]
We’re installing a new da Vinci surgicalsystem to provide even better care for you. Drop by Star Valley Health on Thursday, February 10, from 4 to 6 pmto get to know the robot. The robot doesn’t do surgery. When installed later this month oursurgeons, Dr. Mark Cowan and Dr. Jonah Green, will use a computerwith […]
If you’ve ever had a question about your Star Valley Health bill, you’ve probably met Kori Nelson. Along with working in admissions, mailing invoices, and answering phones, Kori helps patients through all of their statement questions. You can imagine that’s not easy. “I try to allow others to vent and take out their frustrations,” Kori […]
Ben Skinner recently completed the nuclear medicine program at Weber State University and was awarded the Rad to the Bone award by the Hospital Cooperative. In spite of a very busy work schedule, Ben spent many hours completing the academic and clinical assignments for class and was awarded the outstanding academic excellence award by the University. He adds nuclear medicine […]
Carrie Foster’s enthusiasm is contagious. “Carrie is one of a kind,” says Lynn Alexander, Director of Provider Services. “There is not a task that she does not welcome with open arms and complete it with greatness.” Carrie has worked for Star Valley Health for 17 years and is now the medical office lead for the […]
It’s winter in Star Valley and you know what that means: snow, snow, snow. Thank goodness for Sid Steed, the man at Star Valley Health who makes sure the snow is removed. He also maintains the heating and air conditioning to keep you and our staff comfortable. And if you lock your keys in your […]
Star Valley Health EMS, Thayne EMS, and Alpine EMS have agreed to merge into one operating entity and partner together to deliver unprecedented 911 service and care throughout the Star Valley. The agreement pools each entity’s resources together to provide a sustainable future for EMS in the valley. Although Star Valley Health will own, operate, […]
Christina Hale says being a scrub tech is both rewardingand challenging. Standing for long hours during the surgery can bephysically and mentally strenuous. In spite of that, working with surgeons is a privilege. “I enjoy the environment and love all the staff I work with. We’re family.” “Scrub techs are the unsung heroes of the […]
