Dear Star Valley Health Patient: Cigna has rejected our latest offer to negotiate a fair, reasonable agreement to avoid termination effective July 1, 2025. We are disappointed to let you know that effective July 1 we will no longer be in Cigna’s network. I have questions. How can I get answers? To answer questions and […]
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If you’re 65 and older and on Medicare, schedule a free Annual Wellness Visit each year. Think of it as a yearly check-in with your doctor. We want to help you stay healthy and fit as you embrace your golden years, and preventive care plays a critical role in maintaining those goals. Call one of our […]
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, […]
Tuesday, December 1412:00PM – 5:45PMAfton Civic Center Blood Donations Needed. To make appointments, go to donors.vitalant.org. Blood Drive Code: aftonOr Call 1-877-258-4825. All Donors must be well and healthy and wear a mask to donate blood. To learn about our programs or how we can help your transfusion service, visit us at vitalant.org.
Veronica Lopez loves to clean, and for seven years she’s been putting her heart into Star Valley Health. “I love to make a difference in people’s lives,” she says. “I want the patients who come to the hospital to have a really good impression.” But Veronica is much, much more than a housekeeper, says Cynthia […]
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 […]
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 […]