 Star Valley Medical Center offers a broad range of services to the residents of Star Valley. Our highly skilled physicians, nurses, therapists and technicians care a great deal for the quality of care that their patients receive at SVMC. In addition, many of these professionals offer services at their offices, and visiting specialists provide expertise in areas such as cardiology and neurology care.
Ambulatory Services
Available to all walk-in patients, including ER, lab, x-ray, and on-call physician.
Anesthesia Services of SVMC
Offers a full compliment of anesthesia services. In addition to providing anesthetics in the OR, we offer conscious sedation for procedures outside the OR, acute and chronic pain management, and epidural blocks for deliveries. (307)885-5800.
Cardiac Stress Testing
Need an exercise stress test? We provide your physician choices, right on-site. Stress echoes and traditional stress testing is available. We also perform chemical stress tests. Consult with your physician.
Chemotherapy
Supportive chemotherapy services are available. Our relationships and communications with oncologists throughout the intermountain west assures access to the latest advancements in the chemical treatment of cancers. We have two certified chemo nurses on staff. (307) 885-5810.
Emergency Services
Call: (307) 885-5821 (ER) or 911 (EMS) in case of an emergency.
Star Valley Medical Center, along with the Afton, Thayne, and Alpine EMS units, provides comprehensive emergency care. Our new Trauma Level Three (3) designated Emergency Room (ER) features many changes and new additions, which differentiate it from the previous ER. Our new ER is divided into several areas, fitted for appropriate services and procedures, and decorated to compliment its function. These sections make up a large trauma bay, capable of holding several gurneys; a room for cast setting and removal; a room specifically set up for special needs patients, such as children and expectant mothers; a decontamination room; and a waiting room.
Another addition is our ER nurses station. The station will make it more convenient for ER patients to get needed help quickly. Windows in the station allow nurses to watch over patients not needing hospital admittance, but close observation for a period of time. A board certified Emergency Medicine physician and family practice physicians are available 24/7.
Gastrointestinal Services
In a state-of-the-art endoscopy suite with individualized deep sedation techniques, the surgical staff provides upper and lower endoscopy. Endoscopy helps your doctor diagnose problems related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, as well as screen for colon cancer. Laproscopic surgery (small incision surgery) can be provided for chronic heartburn known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
General Surgery
Our surgical staff provides treatment and diagnosis for symptoms of the head and neck, breast, skin and abdomen. New procedures now being performed include advanced laproscopic (minimally invasive or laser ) surgery of the abdomen; and include removal of colon, spleen, treatment of GERD and hernias; state-of-the-art breast cancer surgery including breast conservation, sentinal lymph node biopsy and immediate or delayed breast reconstruction; as well as surgeries for head and neck tumors including thyroid, parathyroid and parotid gland. We also provide emergency procedures, including diagnosis and treatment of blunt and penetrating injury to chest or abdomen and treatment of burns and frostbite.
Inpatient Surgery
Planned or emergency, 24 hours a day. Our two laminair flow surgical suites are equipped with modern technology and meet the highest quality standards.
Laboratory Services
The certified laboratory staff at SVMC are available 24 hours a day to respond to your emergency, inpatient, or outpatient needs. The Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation that provides the Medical Staff with helpful information needed to diagnose and treat the patient. (307) 885-5869.
Neurosurgical
We offer spinal care of mild to moderate complexity, including fusions which can now be done here in the Valley. Cranial care can be coordinated through our visiting neurosurgeon and performed in Ogden, UT. 1-800-558-1912.
Nutritional Counseling Services
From diabetic meal planning, dealing with an illness, weight loss, or healthy life style planning, our Registered Dietician can help create a balanced and healthy diet that will help you. (307) 885-5953.
Obstetrical Services
Our three on-staff Family Physicians all promote the highest standards of care, and are qualified to do both vaginal and caesarian section deliveries. Parents are encouraged to share their personal birth plans with their physician in order to have their needs fulfilled.
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Our Board-Certified, full-time, Orthopedic Surgeon provides a range of services, which include shoulder care, knee care, athletic injury care, hand care, and joint reconstruction and replacement. (307) 885-5870.
Outpatient Surgery
Benefit from this easy and convenient admittance for surgery that allows the patient to return home within the same day. Our specially designed OP Department boasts three (3) outpatient bays. Our Outpatient Suite is staffed by Registered Nurses and Surgical Technicians. (307) 885-5800.
Radiology
Our Radiology Department is equipped with instrumentation to provide comprehensive and convenient diagnostic care. New state-of-the-art instrumentation includes: a Radiographic Systems RadView; a GE high-speed 3D reconstruction Helical CT Scanner; a tissue harmonic, high-resolution imaging Acuson Aspen Ultrasound; and an Instrumentarium Imaging Performa Mammograph unit. A mobile MRI, equipped with the latest technology, is on site two days a week, Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings. A mobile Nuclear Medicine unit is on site every other Wednesday morning. Call (307) 885-5822 for further information.
Rehabilitation
Our comprehensive rehabilitation services include physical, speech, and occupational therapies. Prescription from your physician is required.
Respiratory Services
Star Valley Medical Center provides state of the art respiratory care for patients in every area of the facility. Therapists are nationally credentialed and licensed by the state of Wyoming, and provide service to inpatients, ER & Trauma patients, and to outpatients. Respiratory Therapists are specialists trained to diagnose and treat lung-related diseases such as Asthma, and Emphysema, as well as performing diagnostic testing, and are involved in both patient and community education related to lung disease. The department has the capability to provide breathing support for sick and injured patients using equipment originally designed for use in Israeli military hospitals. This gives the facility the ability to provide support for patients transported by ground ambulance, as well as fixed and rotary wing transport.
Sleep Lab
Full-time, board-certified physician, credentialed sleep lab staff (RSPGT). Close physician interaction before and after testing. Results in a few days rather than weeks. State-of-the-art equipment. For more information call 307-885-5897.
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