Archive for September 2021
Medstar paramedics helping COVID patients in their own homes with antibody treatments
NBC 25/Fox 66 — There’s a growing demand for monoclonal antibody therapy to treat COVID-19 patients in Genesee, Lapeer and Bay counties. Paramedics with Medstar EMS provide the infusion treatments, which then reduce COVID-19 symptoms and lower the chances a patient will have go to the hospital. According to Medstar CEO Kolby Miller, requests are doubling each…
Read MoreParamedics administer COVID treatments in mid-Michigan inside homes
WNEM TV 5 — Paramedics are now administering a covid-19 treatment proven to reduce symptoms and hospitalizations from the virus inside patient’s homes. “We’re preventing the emergencies from happening in the first place,” said Kolby Miller, the CEO of Medstar of Michigan. Normally ambulances respond to an emergency and transport the patient to the hospital.…
Read MoreMedstar To Provide COVID-19 Antibody Treatment In Patient’s Home
Patch Detroit — MedStar said Monday it will provide monoclonal antibody infusion treatments at a person’s residence to reduce COVID-19 symptoms and the risk of hospitalization, according to a news release. Monoclonal antibodies are lab-engineered immune system proteins that can help trigger a healthy immune response against a COVID-19 infection. The announcement comes on the…
Read MoreMich. medics administer monoclonal antibody therapy in patient homes
EMS 1 — Paramedics are traveling to patient’s homes to administer monoclonal antibody therapy treatments for COVID-19. Medstar of Michigan providers are delivering the doctor-prescribed antibody treatments to patients’ homes, which help reduce the chance of contracting the virus and fight it, WNEM TV5 reported. “Monoclonal antibodies are something that is used for a patient who either…
Read MoreSoutheast Michigan EMS heroes honored at ceremony in Lansing
The Oakland Press — The Michigan Association of Ambulance Services recognized the life-saving work of 21 EMS practitioners across the state, including seven first responders in Macomb and Oakland counties. The recognition was part of the biennial Stars of Life ceremony, which took place Sept. 21 in Lansing, to celebrate ambulance professionals who go above…
Read MoreDemand Rising for Monoclonal Antibody Therapy to Treat COVID-19 Patients
Medstar paramedics administer the treatments in patients’ homes. Go to https://medstarambulance.org/mab for more information. Through partnerships with area health systems and physician groups, Medstar now provides in-home monoclonal antibody infusion treatments to reduce COVID-19 symptoms and the risk of hospitalization from the virus. “Since the time these medications have become available, Medstar Mobile Health Paramedics…
Read MoreMedstar EMT and EMS Educator Honored With Michigan Stars of Life Awards
Medstar is proud to announce that the Michigan Association of Ambulances Services selected EMT Roxanne Cottrell and EMS Educator Lee Howie as recipients of the 2021 Stars of Life Award. The Stars of Life award celebrates the contributions of EMS professionals who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to their patients,…
Read More911 Consortium recognizes exclusive EMS service contracts
The Davison Index — Communities that have signed exclusive contracts with EMS providers will be allowed to resume those agreements, per a recent decision from the Genesee County 911 Consortium Board. At a Sept. 14 executive board meeting, the Consortium Board narrowly passed a measure to recognize contracts signed between EMS provider Medstar and several…
Read MoreMedstar seeing more interest for emergency medical technicians in the face of the pandemic
NBC 25/Fox 66 News – Back in January, Mid-Michigan NOW first introduced you to a new program to help boost recruitment. Now our Remi Murrey is circling back to see how recruitment and staffing have been in the face of the pandemic.
Read MoreTownship inks three-year ambulance deal with MedStar
The Citizen — Atlas Twp.-On Sept. 1, the township board of trustees voted 4-0 in a special meeting to approve a three-year agreement for preferred ambulance service for 911 calls. Trustee Patrick Major was absent with notice.The township joins Richfield and Davison townships along with the City of Davison with similar agreements from MedStar. The…
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