OR Admissions Clerk Pam Sprouse understands how overwhelming surgery can be, and she keeps that top of mind on every shift. “We put a personal touch on something that’s scary for a lot of people. It’s important to me that patients know that I care when they walk in the door.” Pam registers patients for […]
Sometimes the miracles happen outside our hospital walls, and that was certainly the case for Labor and Delivery RN Autumn Loken. In May last year Autumn was dining with her husband at a local restaurant when the sound of a baby’s cough brought her to high alert. That sound came from neighboring diner Kenzie Mathes’ […]
We’ve partnered with healthcare consulting firm PRC, Inc. to create a Community Health Needs Assessment for Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton, and Uinta counties. Information was gathered from local healthcare providers and community leaders as well as national and state resources like the CDC and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Here are some key […]
Kristle Westover is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and she’s now seeing clients at our Thayne clinic. She specializes in therapy for: Kristle describes the process of developing a care plan: “We start with the end goal in mind and develop a plan based on individual desires and needs. This opens people up to […]
Dr. Brad Oliverson recently joined our team as an ER doctor in our Afton hospital. He is board certified in emergency medicine. From our 24/7 EMS coverage to our ER nurses and physicians, help is always just a phone call away. We are here for you in an emergency. Though Dr. Oliverson is from the […]
As an environmental services technician, Amery Koho works diligently to help ensure our hospital stays clean and safe for patients. On any given day she may work in our ER, med surg floor, or operating room. “For some patients, surgery can be life-saving,” says Amery. “It’s an honor knowing that I’m part of providing that […]
For some patients, the sight of a needle brings immediate anxiety. But with phlebotomist Sara Malik, you can put your mind at ease. “We just let patients know that we’re understanding,” says Sara. “Don’t you worry. We’ve got this.“ Sara draws blood and performs blood tests for patients throughout our hospital, from the ER to […]
We mourn the passing of Dakota Bateman, a loved and valued lab technologist, who died in a car accident on September 21. Dakota completed his lab clinic rotatioins at Star Valley Health in the summer of 2022 and was quickly hired. “He was always positive, full of energy,” explains Greg Gillespie, laboratory director, “and with […]
For pharmacy tech LeAnn Moffat, it was an interest in medicine and innovation that drew her to healthcare. “It always fascinated me, along with the technology. I felt like it was a good fit.” LeAnn helps ensure that patient medications are accurately distributed and documented. She also works closely with the Wyoming Department of Health […]
For Star Valley Health housekeeper Sandra Vicente, each shift begins at our Care Center before heading to the hospital. Sandra helps manage our Care Center’s laundry throughout the week and is dedicated to supporting each resident with excellent care. “I want to give my best. They really deserve that.” Sandra supports other departments as well, […]
