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Here’s how to be prepared for medical emergencies like the one to Damar Hamlin on Monday Night Football

By kolby | January 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Here’s how to be prepared for medical emergencies like the one to Damar Hamlin on Monday Night Football

Detroit, MI WDIV – The rescue efforts on the field Monday night are being credited with saving Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s life. That emergency situation has put a new focus on the equipment and training it would take to respond to a similar crisis, no matter where it happens. The first step in being…

FENTON HONORS MEDSTAR FIRST RESPONDERS

By kolby | December 5, 2022 | Comments Off on FENTON HONORS MEDSTAR FIRST RESPONDERS

Tri-County Times – On the afternoon of May 12, 2022 Fenton police, fire, and EMS units were dispatched for a man down on the side of the road, possibly in cardiac arrest. When Fenton patrol officers Jones and Whitman arrived on location (within two minutes of being dispatched), they immediately performed CPR and updated the…

Medstar awards North Branch Wesleyan Church with AED donation

By kolby | June 27, 2022 | Comments Off on Medstar awards North Branch Wesleyan Church with AED donation

Placement made possible through the EMS organization’s “Shock and Save initiative“ On June 26th, Medstar, Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile health provider, presented an automated external defibrillator (AED) to North Branch Wesleyan Church. The donation was made possible through funds raised through Medstar’s “Shock and Save Initiative.”  Medstar provides matching funds from community events to ensure more…

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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…