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The Macomb Daily – As social distancing is emphasized during the COVID-19 outbreak, one place where it is imperative people work in close quarters is the ambulance where emergency medical technicians transport patients to area hospitals. READ MORE.
WLNS 6 News – Some jobs can’t stop because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and that includes emergency first responders. READ MORE.
WNEM TV 5 News – The coronavirus is not only infecting more and more people everyday, but it’s also changing the way emergency workers sterilize equipment. READ MORE.
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…
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, 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…
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, 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…