Posts by Patrick Linabury
Medstar partners with the Pope Francis Center to provide shelter during extreme cold weather events
Monday, January 20, 2025 — Pope Francis Center (PFC) will open the gymnasium at its Bridge Housing Campus starting today at 5 p.m. as an emergency shelter from extreme cold for those experiencing homelessness. The gymnasium will be open on a “shelter-in-place” basis through Wednesday morning, meaning guests cannot come and go throughout the day while staying at the…
Read MoreMedstar donates an AED to the Michigan State Firemen’s Association
Saturday, January 11, 2025 Medstar was proud to present an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to the Michigan State Firemen’s Association. The Firemen’s Association moved their regular meeting to the Medstar Station in Mundy Twp. in order to accomodate the donation ceremeony. Association President, Marc Marshall, was excited to receive the AED. They plan to travel…
Read MoreMedstar Awards an AED to Macomb Elks Lodge 2292
Medstar, Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, was pleased to award Macomb Elks Lodge 2292 an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) at the 4th Annual Shock and Save Golf Classic. When someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, AEDs can significantly improve outcomes. The Macomb Elks Lodge has taken a giant leap forward in care to save…
Read MoreMedstar Welcomes 28 New Paramedics to its Team
28 Medstar EMTs are now certified Paramedics. On August 19 and 20th, the organization honored graduates from programs held at Medstar Medical Education sites in Genesee and Macomb Counties. Paramedics are the highest level of EMS provider, capable of advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities, utilizing advanced airway, cardiac, and other specialized clinical equipment, medications, and…
Read MoreMEDSTAR AWARDS AN AED TO BAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
When someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, every minute without defibrillation and CPR lowers the chance of survival by nearly 10%. When a bystander uses an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on a person in cardiac arrest, their likelihood of survival doubles. Medstar recognizes community AED placement as the most important component of increasing cardiac arrest survival…
Read MoreStay Hydrated During Heatwave
With heat and high humidity expected this week, Medstar reminds everyone to stay hydrated. Hydration is important during hot weather because it helps your body function properly and can prevent serious health issues. When you sweat, your body loses fluids and heat, so drinking fluids helps replace what you’ve lost and maintain normal body temperature.…
Read MoreJune 1-7 is National CPR & AED Awareness Week
Each year, over 350,000 cardiac arrests take place outside of a hospital in the United States. Nearly 90% of all cardiac arrests occur in someone’s home. Cardiac arrests can occur when the heart stops beating or beats ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs. They typically affect men in their early…
Read MoreEMS Week is May 19th-25th
Medstar, Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile health provider, honors the dedication of those who provide day-to-day care and service on the frontlines of clinical care, especially our own. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the vital work they do in our communities. From May 19-25, 2024, Medstar will…
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