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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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Kolby Miller, Medstar CEO

Medstar’s CEO Appointed to the State Trauma Advisory Committee

By ahein | May 8, 2020 | Comments Off on Medstar’s CEO Appointed to the State Trauma Advisory Committee

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 | Comments Off on Medstar Ambulances and Helicopter Part of Birthday Parade for Special Teen Member of Chesterfield Police

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…

Medstar Ambulance With UV Sterilization Device

Medstar Offers UV Sterilization Devices to Local Police, Fire, and Other EMS Agencies to Fight COVID-19

By ahein | March 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Medstar Offers UV Sterilization Devices to Local Police, Fire, and Other EMS Agencies to Fight COVID-19

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Medstar is offering the use of its UV sterilization equipment to police, fire, and other EMS agencies throughout the Medstar service area. UV sterilization has been proven to be the most effective mechanism to kill viruses on surfaces. “Not all EMS and public safety providers have historically put…

UV Sterilization

Medstar Uses UV Sterilization to Decontaminate Ambulances After Transporting a Potential COVID-19 Patient

By ahein | March 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Medstar Uses UV Sterilization to Decontaminate Ambulances After Transporting a Potential COVID-19 Patient

Medstar, Southern Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, is on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and uses UV sterilization for any ambulance and equipment used to transport a patient meeting screening criteria for the virus. This is the same process and equipment used to sterilize hospital intensive care units after infectious disease exposure.…

Charles Anderson headshot

Medstar Welcomes Charles Anderson to Its Board of Directors

By ahein | March 10, 2020 | Comments Off on Medstar Welcomes Charles Anderson to Its Board of Directors

Medstar, Southern Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, is pleased to announce Charles Anderson, the President/CEO of the Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan, is the newest member of its Board of Directors.  “I am excited to welcome Charles to our Board of Directors,” said Kolby Miller, Medstar CEO. “I look forward to…