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Medstar Awards an AED to Macomb Elks Lodge 2292

By Patrick Linabury | September 16, 2024 | Comments Off on Medstar 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…

Medstar Welcomes 28 New Paramedics to its Team

By Patrick Linabury | August 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Medstar 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…

Stay Hydrated During Heatwave

By Patrick Linabury | June 17, 2024 | Comments Off on Stay 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.…

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Medstar partners with the Pope Francis Center to provide shelter during extreme cold weather events

By Patrick Linabury | January 20, 2025 | Comments Off on 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…

Medstar donates an AED to the Michigan State Firemen’s Association

By Patrick Linabury | January 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Medstar 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…

Medstar Awards an AED to Macomb Elks Lodge 2292

By Patrick Linabury | September 16, 2024 | Comments Off on Medstar 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…

MEDSTAR AWARDS AN AED TO BAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

By Patrick Linabury | July 23, 2024 | Comments Off on MEDSTAR 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…

MEDSTAR AWARDS AN AED (AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR) TO THE PIX THEATER

By kolby | October 10, 2022 | Comments Off on MEDSTAR AWARDS AN AED (AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR) TO THE PIX THEATER

Medstar, Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, was pleased to award The PIX Theater in Lapeer an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). When someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, AEDs can significantly improve outcomes. The PIX Theatre has taken a giant leap forward in care to save its patrons and employees by applying for a grant…