It is with sorrow and joy that I announce my retirement from Star Valley Health. I’ve practiced medicine in Star Valley for over 31 years and have seen the many transitions that the hospital has endured along with the growth. It has been a pleasure, with a real sense of accomplishment, that I look back […]
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The Star Valley Health Alpine Expansion project received a much needed boost recently as a donation of $50,000 was made by supporters at the Alpine Airpark. As part of an ongoing effort to support the town of Alpine, the residential community locally known as the Alpine Airpark raised more than $200,000 for the local public […]
Wyoming offers free at-home COVID-19 testing through a company called Vault Health. These tests are available to Wyoming residents at no cost; insurance is not necessary. This saliva-based test does not require a nasal swab. The test uses high-quality laboratory technology for a high level of effectiveness. The sample collection process is performed under the […]
Did you know that Lincoln County has one of the lowest screening rates for mammography? Women have various reasons for putting off their mammograms: Star Valley Health can help with at least one of these concerns. If a man or woman needs to have a mammogram, but is concerned about the ability to pay for […]
The planets seem to have all aligned for the month of April, and not to our benefit. Presently we’re facing a future of economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 virus and, ironically, it’s Financial Preparedness Month and Stress Awareness Month. Financial worries can cause enough stress on their own, but to have to deal with […]
There are a lot of terms floating around right now that are not usually included in our day to day life or vocabulary. In order to help us decipher the news, we hope to provide simple definitions for these terms and in doing so answer questions such as “What’s the difference between isolation and quarantine?” Active […]
Crossfit is now a noun in the dictionary and is defined as, “a high-intensity fitness program incorporating elements from several sports and types of exercise”. As humans, we are generally competitive and innately want to push ourselves to be faster or stronger especially when there is someone right next to us either slightly ahead or […]
What is Cardiac Rehabilitation? Cardiac Rehabilitation is an exercise, education, and counseling program supervised by a medical professional that is designed to improve your cardiovascular health. Why Would Someone Need It? Those individuals that have suffered a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty or heart surgery can benefit from a cardiac rehab program. What are the […]