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Medstar Awards an AED to Macomb Elks Lodge 2292

By Patrick Linabury | September 16, 2024 |

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 |

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 |

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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Dr. Gary Druskovich

Medstar Welcomes Dr. Gary Druskovich to Its Board of Directors

By ahein | June 12, 2020 |

Medstar, Southern Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, is pleased to announce Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital President Gary Druskovich, MD, MBA, is the newest member of its Board of Directors.  “Dr. Druskovich brings a valuable mix of clinical and operations experience to our organization, and we share his passion for serving the most vulnerable patients,”…

Dr. Kevin Grady

Medstar Welcomes Dr. Kevin Grady to Its Board of Directors

By ahein | June 12, 2020 |

Medstar, Southern Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, is pleased to announce the President and CEO of Ascension St. John Hospital and Ascension River District Hospital Kevin Grady, MD, is the newest member of its Board of Directors.  “Dr. Grady is a champion for patient-centered care, and it’s an honor to have him on…

Medstar Supervisor Jason Jay discusses how to use an AED with a veterans’ group.

Medstar Offers AED and CPR Training Grants

By ahein | June 3, 2020 |

It’s National CPR and AED Awareness Week, and to teach more people CPR and how to use AEDs, Medstar offers grants that provide AEDs and CPR training to schools, churches, and other nonprofit and civic organizations in its service areas.

Kolby Miller, Medstar CEO

Medstar’s CEO Appointed to the State Trauma Advisory Committee

By ahein | May 8, 2020 |

Robert Gordon, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), has appointed Medstar CEO Kolby Miller to the State Trauma Advisory Committee (STAC), representing EMS agencies throughout Michigan.  The STAC serves as the MDHHS’ subject matter experts regarding the clinical and operational components of our statewide trauma system. In this role, Miller…

Birthday Parade in Chesterfield Township

Medstar Ambulances and Helicopter Part of Birthday Parade for Special Teen Member of Chesterfield Police

By ahein | May 6, 2020 |

Medstar, Southern Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, is honored to have participated in a birthday parade for a local teen who is a special member of the Chesterfield Township Police Department.  Dylan Rheker (aka Badge 55) turned 16 years old yesterday. The longtime friend and supporter of the police department has health challenges…