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South Lincoln Medical Center Gets a Boost in Connectivity

All West Communications delivers 1 Gig and best-in-class phone solution

KAMAS, UTAH | February 27, 2020 – All West Communications is pleased to support South Lincoln Medical Center, Kemmerer, Wyoming with a Hosted VoIP and data solution that allows for greater operational flexibility, stability and efficiency.

South Lincoln Medical Center’s traditional premise-based phone system was outdated and due for a change. The phone system couldn’t provide them with the functionality they needed, nor could the malfunctioning phones be repaired or replaced. The Hosted VoiP solution through All West delivers leading-edge technology and can be tailored to the medical center’s growing needs. This solution also provides a cost savings, as there is no on-site equipment needed, save the more than 100 phones, and includes enhanced features such as hunt groups, 4-digit dialing, auto attendant and others. The 4-digit dialing feature was especially attractive to the medical center as they operate clinics in Evanston and Rock Springs, Wyoming as well. Low capital expenses, a generous pool of long distance and predictable billing all help to enhance the bottom line and operational efficiencies. The value-added web portal (CommPortal) allows for a better customer experience through a customized call flow and auto attendant.

The Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) data solution provides monthly cost savings, a speed increase up to 1 Gig symmetrical and most importantly, a back-up to their current fiber service to create redundancy. This redundancy will allow operations—such as their phone system, computer systems, patient monitoring devices, security cameras and doors—to continue functioning should an internet connection drop or be interrupted.

All West not only delivered the products and services, but personalized training and support as well. South Lincoln Medical Center received assistance porting phone numbers from their premise-based system to the Hosted VoiP system and were assigned additional blocks of phone numbers to use as they grow. All West installed and tested the phones over several weeks to ensure the system was set up to the medical center’s needs. This personalized service continues today.

“From the consultation to the set-up, staff training and system adjustments, it was a team effort.”, Matt Weller, All West Communications President stated. “The porting process was time consuming, but the All West team was tenacious with South Lincoln Medical Center’s past providers to get the advertised numbers ported over to the new system. And the medical center’s administration was very helpful and accommodating prior to and during the install. I’m thankful for everyone’s efforts to see this project successfully executed.”

The hospital district’s CEO, Karl Sundberg, had this to say, “This new connectivity and phone system technology is just one way that South Lincoln Hospital District is transforming and modernizing to meet the needs of our community and region with healthcare services. All transitions of technology have growing pains, and with the tenacious support of our All West partner, coupled with an excellent IT and leadership team, we successfully transitioned the entire complex system within 60 days, and are now working to optimize the system and add functionality that was previously unavailable to us. Technology infrastructure is the backbone of the future of healthcare, and this new infrastructure allows us to expand telemedicine, integrate a tele-critical care system, develop new cloud based technology for clinical systems and drive better customer service and accessibility through our telephone system. Thank you, All West team!”
All West Communications is delighted to deliver these services to South Lincoln Medical Center and looks forward to a long partnership.

About All West Communications
Since 1912, All West Communications has provided leading-edge telecommunication services. Based in Kamas, Utah they operate a broadband-powered network to deliver services that connect people and businesses to what matters most—across town and around the world. Their wired infrastructure and ongoing fiber investments that span from northeastern Utah to southwestern Wyoming provide customers with unparalleled broadband speeds, entertainment options, connectivity and service. To learn more, visit www.allwest.com.

About South Lincoln Medical Center
South Lincoln Medical Center, located in Kemmerer, Wyoming has been designated a Critical Access Hospital, as defined by the Office of Rural Health Policy, part of the Health Resources & Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. South Lincoln Medical Center’s mission is to deliver extraordinary compassion, innovative healthcare, and customer service to our community, our patients, and each other, close to home. For more information, visit www.southlincolnmedical.com.

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All West Updates Community on Services


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The Green River Chamber of Commerce hosted their monthly Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, in which All West Communications gave an update on their services. Recently, All West did a survey which highlighted some of the community’s questions regarding the company.
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2020-21 High School Scholarships - Accepting Applications

Why We Offer a Scholarship

We believe post-secondary education can lead to greater opportunities and prosperity, not only for the individual but the community as well. We have seen what these scholarships mean to the students, and how they help students achieve their educational goals. Providing scholarships is a meaningful way to support our community beyond telecommunication services.

Therefore, we are pleased to offer seven $1500 scholarships to high school students pursuing post-secondary education. We wish all applicants the best of luck!

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Our scholarship program is intended to help offset some of the costs of higher education, and recognize students with noteworthy community and/or school involvement who will be pursuing a career in telecommunications, technology, or business.

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

  • High school senior currently attending one of the schools listed below and planning or accepted to attend an accredited college, trade or technical school. (Deferments will not be allowed at this time.)
  • Parent/guardian is an All West Communications customer. (You may apply if your parent/guardian has an application on file to obtain All West services.)
  • Letter of recommendation from principal or teacher.
  • Complete online application/essay questions by the March 22, 2021 deadline.
  • If chosen, acceptance letter or class schedule from accredited college, trade or technical school to act as proof of enrollment. (Award check will not be granted without this.)

- Must be a current student at one of the following schools:

Cokeville
Evanston
Green River
North Summit
Rich
Rock Springs
South Summit
Kemmerer

How to Apply

Complete the online application by March 22, 2021.
(Applications received after this date will not be considered.)

Please note: A letter of recommendation from your principal or teacher is required. Please have that available before you begin filling out the application.

Applications will be based on the following criteria:

-Noteworthy community and/or school involvement
-Future goals include rural betterment and/or pursuing field in telecommunications, technology or business
-Spelling and grammar

APPLY NOW

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Local telecommunications company, All West, supports 2020 Sweetwater Speedway

Sweetwater Speedway is an affordable and safe entertainment facility that your whole family can enjoy!

Join your friends from May through September for heart pounding, ground shaking, edge of your seat family fun!

They have several classes racing all season including IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Northern Sport Mods, IMCA Stocks and Go-Karts. Special events include the Frontier Region ASCS 360 Sprint Cars and Dwarf Cars.

Sweetwater Speedway is a premier motorsports facility located in Rock Springs, Wyoming at 3320 Yellowstone Road. The dirt track is a 3/8 mile track with high banks and a go-kart track in the infield.

All West is a proud sponsor of these events and we hope to see you at the track:

May 22 - May 23
Rudy Yeager Memorial
Dwarf Cars, Modifields, Sport Mods, Stock Cars, Cruisers & Go-Karts

Jun 19 - Jun 20
Wild West Mod Tour
Modifields, Sport Mods, Stock Cars, Cruisers & Go-Karts

Aug 7 - Aug 8
Sprint Car Sprintacular
ASCS Sprint Cars, Modifields, Sport Mods, Stock Cars, Cruisers & Go-Karts

Aug 21 - Aug 23
Dwarf Car Nationals
Dwarf Cars, Cruisers, Go-Karts & Motorcycle Play with Gravity

Sep 4, 2021 - Sep 5, 2021
Labor Day Sprintacular
ASCS Sprint Cars, Modifieds, Sport Mods, Stock Cars, Cruisers & Go-Karts

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2019-20 High School Scholarships - Accepting Applications

Why We Offer a Scholarship

We believe post-secondary education can lead to greater opportunities and prosperity, not only for the individual but the community as well. We have seen what these scholarships mean to the students, and how they help students achieve their educational goals. Providing scholarships is a meaningful way to support our community beyond telecommunication services.

Therefore, we are pleased to offer seven $1500 scholarships to high school students pursuing post-secondary education. We wish all applicants the best of luck!

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Our scholarship program is intended to help offset some of the costs of higher education, and recognize students with noteworthy community and/or school involvement and who will be pursuing a career in telecommunications, technology, or business.

To apply, applicants must meet the following requirements:

-High school senior who is planning or accepted to attend an accredited college, trade or technical school.
-Parent/guardian is an All West customer.
-Complete online application by March 23, 2020.
-Letter of recommendation from principal or teacher.
-If chosen, acceptance letter or class schedule from accredited college, trade or technical school to act as proof of enrollment. (Award check will not be granted without this.)
- Must be a current student at one of the following schools:

Cokeville
Evanston
Green River
North Summit
Rich
Rock Springs
South Summit

How to Apply

Complete the online application by March 23, 2020.
(Applications received after this date will not be considered.)

Please note: A letter of recommendation from your principal or teacher is required. Please have that available before you begin filling out the application.

Applications will be based on the following criteria:

-Noteworthy community and/or school involvement
-Future goals include rural betterment and/or pursuing field in telecommunications, technology or business
-Spelling and grammar

APPLY NOW

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Congratulations, Seniors!

This year All West Communications awarded six scholarships to area seniors:

  • Sara Peterson, South Summit High School
  • Stacy Rosiles, North Summit High School
  • Leona Teichert, Cokeville High School
  • Zoe Turner, Green River High School
  • Jacob Williams, South Summit High School
  • Reghan Worley, Evanston High School

The scholarship application asked students to tell us how technology has impacted their education. One winning student wrote, ”… the use of online programs, the ability to get parents involved, and off-site education through live video interaction are among a few of the many benefits that technology has shown for improving the quality of education.”

We would also like to recognize McKenna Stephens from North Summit High School, Coalville, Utah and Miranda Miles from South Summit High School, Kamas, Utah. McKenna was awarded the Foundation for Rural Services $2500 scholarship of which All West provides $500. McKenna was one of 54 recipients out of 1300 applications — a great achievement!

Miranda was awarded a $2000 Utah Cable Television Association scholarship based on her scholastic achievements, community involvement and an essay on her school and career goals. Congratulations, Miranda!

We are honored to provide these students with funds to help with their secondary education and wish them all the best.

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Random Acts of Kindness Challenge

This Sunday, February 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day and on February 18 we're kicking off a whole week of kindness. To encourage everyone to spread a little kindness we will be hosting a Kindness Challenge. Just go to our Facebook​ or Instagram page and look for the Kindness Challenge posts. Then reply with a comment, photo or short (15-second or less) video showcasing how you are paying kindness forward. Deadline for posting is February 22. On February 25 four randomly-selected winners will receive a $25 Visa gift card.

Our Facebook and Instagram pages will have kindness ideas and inspirational quotes—so even if you don't participate in the challenge—be sure to check us out!

The four winners—and their photos, stories or videos—will be posted here and on our social media pages. (With their permission, of course.)​

We hope you'll join us in spreading a little kindness this week. We'd love to see (and hear) what you what you're up to. To learn more, visit www.allwest.com.

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$2500 All West Scholarship Link

The $2500 All West Scholarship is once again available to graduating seniors pursuing post-secondary education. Students from the following high schools are eligible to apply:

  • South Summit (Kamas), Utah
  • North Summit (Coalville), Utah
  • Evanston, Wyoming
  • Cokeville, Wyoming
  • Rich (Randolph), Utah
  • Green River, Wyoming
  • Rock Springs, Wyoming

To apply, simply click on this link and complete the application by March 1, 2019. All West will be awarding three scholarships at the spring award ceremonies. Questions? Contact Suzanne St. Pierre at 435.783.4974 or suzanne.stpierre@allwest.com.

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All West in the Community

All West is committed to supporting the communities we serve — well beyond telecommunication needs.

In 2018, All West sponsored more than 50 community events in Wyoming and Utah. These events included rodeos, town and high school athletics, library openings, the arts, health care fundraising and county fairs. Below are just a few examples:

Wyoming

  • Evanston Cowboy Days
  • Oyster Ridge Music Festival
  • South Lincoln Medical Center Golf Tournament
  • Green River 16th Annual River Festival
  • Red Desert Roundup Rodeo

Utah

  • Oakley Rodeo
  • Summit County Library Opening
  • Kamas Fiesta Days – Kids' Night
  • Rich County Fair
  • Peoa Stampede

In addition to these sponsorships, All West awarded nine high school scholarships totaling more than $22,000 and sponsored a student to attend the Foundation for Rural Services Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. this past spring.

But our support doesn't stop there. Our employees volunteer their time, hands and hearts to organizations such as South Summit Elementary School, Boy Scouts of American, Ducks Unlimited and many others. We also have volunteer firefighters and EMTs. In 2018, All West employees donated more than 1900 hours to these organizations. And why do they volunteer? As one employee stated, "I volunteer because I want to be a member of the community, not just a resident of the town." Likewise, All West strives to be more than just another business in town.

​Unlike national internet and digital TV companies, we are a part of the communities we serve and care about making a difference. Sponsoring local events and supporting students are our ways of saying "Thank you!" for doing business with us.

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All West Food Drive Brings in Over 325 Pounds of Food

Earlier this month All West held a community and employee food drive to help fill local food banks' shelves and collected more than 325 pounds of canned and dry goods. All West also provided each food bank with a $500 check to supplement the donations. Here are the food banks supported:

  • Community Action Services—Kamas and Coalville, Utah
  • The Lord's Storehouse—Evanston, Wyoming
  • The Food Bank of Sweetwater County—Rock Springs and Green River, Wyoming

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the food drive and will help make the holidays a bit brighter for those in need. We couldn't have done it without your support!

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