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
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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
REMSA Names Dean Dow New President and CEO
RENO – REMSA, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority, has announced that Dean Dow has been named president and CEO of the organization. He replaces Jim Gubbels, who has retired from the organization. “We thank Jim for his many years of service to REMSA and the community, and wish him well as he leaves the organization,” said Jim Begbie, chair of the REMSA Board of … [Read more...] about REMSA Names Dean Dow New President and CEO
Healthcare Heroes 2012
Healthcare Heroes began in 2006 as a way to help address the then critical shortage of healthcare educators in Nevada. Today, the event has become a statewide fixture in the hearts and minds of Nevada’s healthcare stakeholders. The program has a two-fold purpose that has remained unchanged in the seven years since the inaugural event. It’s a vehicle to donate scholarship funds … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes 2012