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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…
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…
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.…
Medstar, Southern Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, is proud to announce that two of our EMTs were awarded a trip to the EMS Today conference in Tampa, Florida — one of the premier emergency medical services conferences in the world. Cheryl Dauphinee and Erik Sogge were recognized for their leading patient satisfaction survey…
Medstar, Southern Michigan’s largest emergency medical services (EMS) and mobile healthcare provider, has been selected to participate in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) Model. Currently, CMS only covers emergency ground ambulance services when Medicare Fee-for-Service beneficiaries are transported to specific types of facilities, most often…
Finally!! After much anticipation, we are happy to announce that our Clinton Township winter EMT course is open for enrollment! The course beings on January 13 and runs until May 21. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and 1 Saturday of each month- from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. For additional information,…
Today, we recognize Mackenzie Krolczyk and Sydney Jovaisa! We were contacted by Ascension St. John Hospital to follow up on the care provided to a patient in the City of Eastpointe. A153 arrived after a two minute response to find a female having chest pain radiating to her right arm that started 2 hours prior…
Today, we recognize Paramedic Rick Hyde, EMT Sedrick Fornari, and EMT Jade Bennett. The crew was dispatched to an 89 year old female patient in the city of Flint having breathing problems. Upon the crew arrival, the patient was moved to the floor and found to have no pulse. Cardiac compressions were initiated, and the…