Star Valley Health hosted its Alpine Healthcare Facility groundbreaking event on May 21, 2021. Star Valley Health is a 22-bed critical access hospital headquartered in Afton, WY. We are expanding our footprint in Alpine to increase the services we are able to offer to Alpine and the surrounding community, putting you closer to home and […]
We are very excited to announce the groundbreaking of the Alpine Healthcare Facility. Please join us for this FREE event where we will be offering the public a glimpse at our build renderings, our CEO and construction company will be available to answer questions from the public, all while enjoying a free dinner and refreshments. […]
This Is EMS: Caring for Our Communities. EMS Week is a time to thank paramedics, EMTs and the entire EMS workforce for their service and sacrifices. This is the 46th annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized a week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation’s […]
May is National Nurses Month. Since the pandemic, honoring our nurses is more profoundly significant, which makes this month of recognition in May even more important. Whether it is a national health emergency or routine daily care, nurses’ vital contributions impact the health and well-being of our communities. We want to say a big THANK […]
May is mental health month and Star Valley Health is highlighting #Tools2Thrive – what individuals can do throughout their daily lives to prioritize mental health, build resiliency, and continue to cope with the obstacles of COVID-19. The pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of everyone, from children, teens, adults and the […]
Healthcare staff impact patient experience every day in many ways. Patient Experience Week (PX Week) is a yearly event to celebrate those meaningful encounters. Inspired by members of the Beryl Institute– a company dedicated to customer service in healthcare–PX Week provides a focused time for organizations to celebrate accomplishments and honor the people who impact patient […]
Mark your calendar and clean out your medicine cabinets: Saturday, April 24, 2021 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. The misuse of prescription drugs is a huge problem in this country, and it affects millions of people. According […]
Star Valley Health has a dietician that is truly remarkable. Troy Bailey describes himself as a “realistic dietician”. He speaks with his clients about paths to nutrition that are workable. “Everyone is different and their bodies are diverse. It’s not just a one step program.” With health at the forefront like never before, vitamins and […]
Washington, D.C. – October 27, 2020 – Star Valley Care Center is among the 21% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report. The home earned Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, […]
Star Valley Health has earned a 4-Star rating for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star Valley Health is the only Critical Access Care hospital in our region to be rated with 4 stars. “Achieving a 4-Star rating validates the efforts of our entire healthcare team who focus on […]
