Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, celebrated the arrival of a new helicopter. The new aircraft, Care Flight 1, will begin service in late winter 2024, ensuring access to life-saving emergency medical care in rural Nevada. It will replace a similar, but older model helicopter. Care Flight 1 will be based in Fallon, Nevada as one of four in Care Flight’s fleet of … [Read more...] about A New Helicopter Will Join Care Flight’s Fleet, Ensuring Access to Emergency Medical Care Across Rural Nevada
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REMSA Health Promotes Vanessa Coyle to Director of Care Flight Operations
RENO, Nev. – REMSA Health and Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, have promoted Vanessa Coyle to Director of Care Flight Operations. In her new role, Coyle will report to Barry Duplantis, Interim CEO, and will oversee Care Flight critical care operations. Coyle made significant contributions to the Care Flight division after being promoted to the role of operations manager … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Promotes Vanessa Coyle to Director of Care Flight Operations
REMSA Introduces New Name as Emergency Medical Services Provider Evolves with Healthcare Landscape
The Regional Emergency Medical Service Authority (REMSA), Northern Nevada’s nationally-recognized ground ambulance service and Care Flight, Northern Nevada and Northern California’s critical care and air ambulance transport service, today announced that they will now be known collectively as REMSA Health. The brand update is intended to better reflect what the organization has … [Read more...] about REMSA Introduces New Name as Emergency Medical Services Provider Evolves with Healthcare Landscape
Care Flight and REMSA Team up With AirMed Care Network to Sell Air Medical Membership
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) and Care Flight are pleased to announce a partnership with AirMed Care Network (AMCN) to administer their Silver Saver and Flight Plan membership programs, respectively. AMCN is the nation’s largest provider of air medical memberships. Under the agreement, AMCN will lead the campaign to … [Read more...] about Care Flight and REMSA Team up With AirMed Care Network to Sell Air Medical Membership
Plumas District Hospital and Care Flight Extend Partnership into Greenville, Calif.
RENO, Nev. – Plumas District Hospital (PDH) and Care Flight are pleased to jointly announce that they were selected by the Indian Valley Ambulance Service Authority (IVSA) as the new contractor to provide ground ambulance service in the Indian Valley area of Plumas County in northeastern California. On Thursday, October 31, 2019, PDH and Care Flight assumed EMS … [Read more...] about Plumas District Hospital and Care Flight Extend Partnership into Greenville, Calif.
REMSA and Care Flight Recognize Outstanding Achievements At EMS Week Award Ceremony
(Reno, Nev.) – In recognition of EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week, REMSA and Care Flight recently held its annual EMS Week Awards. REMSA and Care Flight celebrated and recognized outstanding clinical and service contributions to its ground and air EMS program with medal bar and ONE TEAM awards. Temple Fletcher, Care Flight manager kicked off the event by being … [Read more...] about REMSA and Care Flight Recognize Outstanding Achievements At EMS Week Award Ceremony
REMSA/Care Flight Promotes Shannon Petty as Reno’s Base Supervisor
RENO – The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) and Care Flight announce the promotion of Shannon Petty, RN, CRFN, to the position of Care Flight’s base supervisor for the ground critical care transport and the fixed-wing base in Reno. Care Flight, a program of REMSA, is a regional helicopter, airplane and ground critical care transport service. Care Flight … [Read more...] about REMSA/Care Flight Promotes Shannon Petty as Reno’s Base Supervisor
REMSA Community Advisory | Back to School Safety
Reno – Summer is ending soon, and children will be returning to school. Before our kids pack their pencils and grab sack lunches, REMSA/Care Flight would like to remind parents and community members of some basic back to school tips and precautions. Before going back to school: Get up to date on vaccinations Ensure your kids are vaccinated before the school year … [Read more...] about REMSA Community Advisory | Back to School Safety
Fifteen Care Flight Staff Earn “Wings” For Advanced Care Capabilities
RENO, Nev. – In December, Care Flight awarded 20 of its critical care medical team members with recognition for advanced study, skills and achievements. They earned their “wings.” The ever-changing world of medicine has placed more and more requirements for training, skills and education on medical professionals, especially in critical care. Care Flight medical staff members … [Read more...] about Fifteen Care Flight Staff Earn “Wings” For Advanced Care Capabilities
Plumas County Recognized by Nor-Cal EMS for Emergency Service Success
(QUINCY, Calif.) – In a joint announcement from Plumas District Hospital and Care Flight, Plumas County is recognized by Nor-Cal EMS for having the highest percentage of cardiac arrest field saves in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, and Trinity counties, thanks to public bystander CPR and High Performance CPR by local emergency services personnel. In a letter from Shawn Pooré, … [Read more...] about Plumas County Recognized by Nor-Cal EMS for Emergency Service Success
New System Will Improve Local Medical Transport Option, Save Lives
(Yerington, Nev.) - When critically ill and severely injured patients require specialized medical care outside of the community, the staff of South Lyon Medical Center must coordinate with multiple air and ground ambulance organizations to assure the patient is moved in a timely manner. In the majority of cases, Mason Valley Fire Department EMTs provide quick and friendly care … [Read more...] about New System Will Improve Local Medical Transport Option, Save Lives
Care Flight Awards Wings and Pins to Medical and Aviation Professionals
Reno– On Friday, December 9, 2016, Care Flight, the region’s non-profit, critical care air transport service hosted its semi-annual Wings, Pins and Awards ceremony. The awards were presented by Dean Dow, REMSA/Care Flight president and CEO; Ron Walter, Care Flight Executive Director; and Care Flight managers, Markus Dorsey-Hirt, Matt Brown and Temple Fletcher who was also … [Read more...] about Care Flight Awards Wings and Pins to Medical and Aviation Professionals
Winter Car Seat and Crib Safety Tips
Cold weather means thicker coats and lots of layers – especially for babies. However, thick winter coats or snowsuits can compromise the safety of your child's car seat. For car seats or booster seats to function properly, the straps need to remain tight against the child's chest. Winter coats and snowsuits make car seat safety difficult because they change the way a child fits … [Read more...] about Winter Car Seat and Crib Safety Tips
Care Flight Opens 24-Hour, 7-Day Air Ambulance Service in Beckwourth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 21, 2016 CONTACT: Alexia Bratiotis, KPS|3, 775-750-7890, alexia@kps3.com Beckwourth, CA.—Care Flight is expanding its emergency medical helicopter service into Plumas County with the opening of its Beckwourth, California base at the Nervino Airport. A ribbon cutting and community open house to be held on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about Care Flight Opens 24-Hour, 7-Day Air Ambulance Service in Beckwourth
Care Flight Expands to 24-Hour, 7-Day Service in Fallon
FALLON – Care Flight is expanding its hours of service of the emergency medical helicopter based at Banner Churchill Community Hospital to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Since April 2015, the helicopter has been available at the hospital 12 hours a day, seven days a week. “This change will meet the growing health care needs of visitors and residents in this thriving … [Read more...] about Care Flight Expands to 24-Hour, 7-Day Service in Fallon