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 […]
Star Valley Medical Center (Afton, WY) is proud to announce that it was named 2021 America’s Best Hospitals – Emergency Care – by WomenCertified, Inc. Emergency Department Timely and Effective Care A hospital is awarded maximum points for performance within the 25th percentile and half points for performance within the 50th percentile. No points are […]
Due to a major push for improvements, Star Valley Health is very proud to announce that we have moved from a three star to a four star Medicare Critical Access Hospital!¹ We have also moved from a two star to a four star Medicare Critical Access Hospital for Patient Satisfaction!² Focusing hard on improving patient […]
