RENO, Nev. – REMSA, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority, announced the promotion of JW Hodge to Chief Operating Officer of Healthcare Services and Brenda Staffan to Chief Operating Officer of Integrated Services this week. “We consistently strive to strengthen our organization through leaders committed to providing innovative care to our patients, supporting … [Read more...]
REMSA Hosts Free Community Outreach Program: Point of Impact
What: Point of Impact – a car seat inspection and installation program REMSA offer for the community. When: Saturday, August 19 at 9 a.m. Where: The Children’s Cabinet, 1090 S Rock Blvd., Reno Details: This outreach program encourages parents to check the car seat to make sure it has all its parts, labels and instructions and it should never have been involved in a … [Read more...]
REMSA Hosts Free Community Car Seat Safety Check Point
What: A FREE car seat installation and inspection check point offered by REMSA’s Point of Impact community outreach program. When: Saturday, July 22 at 9 a.m. Where: Northern Nevada Medical Group, 5070 Ion Drive, Sparks Details: REMSA’s Point of Impact program encourages parents to ensure their car seats are properly installed. A properly installed car … [Read more...]
REMSA Trains and Graduates 17 Paramedics
Reno – The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) Center for Prehospital Education is pleased to announce that 17 students successfully completed the organization’s 14-month paramedic program. The program builds on the existing knowledge and skills of an emergency medical technician (EMT) or an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT). To complete the … [Read more...]
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...]
REMSA COMMUNITY ADVISOR: Toy Safety Tips During the Holidays
Children all over are making their holiday wish lists. It’s important to choose toys that are safe and appropriate for your child’s age and skill level. REMSA shares the following tips to help you choose appropriate toys this holiday season and throughout the year: • Select toys to suit the age, abilities, skills, and interest level of the intended child. Toys that are too … [Read more...]
REMSA – Care Flight COMMUNITY ADVISOR: Trick or Treating Safety
Trick or Treating is a great adventure every year for children. Here are some tips on how to make this Halloween fun and safe! Trick or Treating Safety Tips: • Older children should go out during daylight hours only unless accompanied by a responsible adult. • Plan a safe route so parents know where their older kids will be at all times. Set a time for their return home. … [Read more...]
REMSA Community Advisor: Halloween Costume Safety
The question is starting to be asked in homes everywhere: "What will I be for Halloween this year? A clown, a pirate, a princess?” As usual, parents will be lured by excited children to the stores to shop for the latest and greatest in Halloween costumes or will opt to make their own. In either case, REMSA would like to remind parents of some costume tips to help make your … [Read more...]
REMSA / Care Flight Community Advisor: Home Maintenance Safety
Taking on home improvement projects can be fun and cost-effective. However, being handy around the home can lead to serious injuries if you don’t take appropriate safety precautions. REMSA – Care Flight would like to remind people of proper safety measures that can protect you and your loved ones from injuries related to home improvement projects: • Keep a stocked first aid … [Read more...]
Remsa- Care Flight and Safe Kids Washoe County Celebrate Walk Your Child to School Day
In honor of International Walk Your Child To School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 5, REMSA and Safe Kids Washoe County would like to remind people about the growing concern of pedestrian safety. Walking is great exercise and you can go almost anywhere on your own two feet. However, walking can also be dangerous. Children age five to nine are at the greatest risk of traffic-related … [Read more...]
REMSA Community Advisor: Properly Manage Your Medications
The correct medication at the correct dosage has the ability to make a sick person healthy. However, the wrong medication, or the wrong dosage also has the ability to make a healthy person sick or the sick even sicker. REMSA would like to share the importance of carefully reading and reviewing medication instructions to avoid any misuses that can cause harm to an … [Read more...]
Leading Regional Healthcare Leaders Partner to Continue Programs That Provide Critical Services to Populations in Need
EMBARGOED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 AT 11 A.M. REMSA Contact: Alexia Bratiotis, KPS3, 775-750-7890, alexia@kps3.com Renown Health Contact: Stacey Sunday, Renown Health, 775-691-7308, news@renown.org Reno —Renown Health and the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) have announced an innovative new alliance to improve the overall health of the region through a … [Read more...]
REMSA COMMUNITY ADVISOR Childhood Sports Safety
Participating in athletics can be an exciting, rewarding and important part of a child’s development. As children head back to school and fall sports get started, REMSA would like to remind you about some safety tips to keep your young athletes performing and feeling strong and healthy throughout the season. Preventing Injuries • Enroll your child in organized sports … [Read more...]
Family Safety Preparedness Tips from REMSA
REMSA COMMUNITY ADVISOR Family Safety Preparedness Safety is always a top priority for families. However, families often do not have a safety plan and are ill prepared for possible emergencies. REMSA would like to remind families about what can be done to be better prepared. Four Steps to Safety 1. Find Out What Could Happen to You • Contact your local emergency … [Read more...]
REMSA Reminders for Yard Work Safety
REMSA COMMUNITY ADVISOR Yard Work Safety Each year, more than 230,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries relating to various lawn and garden tools while working in yards and gardens. Of that number, about 75 people are killed and about 20,000 are injured on or near riding lawnmowers and garden tractors. And one out of every five deaths involves a … [Read more...]
REMSA Reminder: Back To School Safety Tips for Parents
REMSA COMMUNITY REMINDER Back To School Safety It’s back to school season for children and parents. Going back to school after a summer of fun can often times be a difficult experience for both children and parents. After convincing the child that a year of good times awaits them at school, safety is often over looked in preparing for the new year. REMSA would like to … [Read more...]
REMSA Reminds You How to Prevent Drownings
REMSA COMMUNITY ADVISOR Water Safety With the summer months upon us, days at the beach or swimming in the pool provide a welcome relief to the heat and family fun. But swimming in a natural body of water or pool, or enjoying the day on a boat can be risky. About half of all drownings occur in natural water settings. Drowning occurs in all age groups and all ethnicities … [Read more...]
REMSA Community Advisor: Barbecue Safety
Summer is in full swing and we are ready to fire up the grill for backyard parties. REMSA wants to remind you about some basic safety precautions before you light that charcoal or press that ignition button. Before Starting Your Barbecue: Test hoses for leaks • make sure all control knobs are off • move barbecue to a well ventilated area • connect the gas supply to the … [Read more...]
REMSA Reminds Parents and Caregivers About the Dangers of Unattended Children in and Around Cars with ‘Not Even for a Minute’ Campaign and Tips
Reno, NV –REMSA, a member of Safe Kids Washoe County, reminds the public about the educational campaign “Not Even For A Minute” (NEFAM). The intent is to inform and remind parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children unattended in and around vehicles – especially as northern Nevada’s daily temperatures are well over 95 degrees this week. A key component to … [Read more...]
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...]
