News and Updates

The non-profit organization will remain the sole provider of emergency and non-emergency medical transportation in Washoe County, safeguarding crucial access to healthcare in the region. REMSA Health has renewed its franchise agreement with Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH). About one out of every six Nevadans lives in the Reno metro area, and through this renewal, […]

When temperatures drop, bundling up your child in a thick winter coat or snowsuit seems like the right thing to do. But when it comes to car seat safety, those bulky layers can actually put your child in danger. The Hidden Risk Car safety seats are designed to protect children by keeping the harness snug […]

Older Adult Health To date, REMSA Health has responded to more than 36,000 calls for people 55 years or older – that’s a little more than one third of our responses. With age, the body responds differently, so some health concerns may require faster attention that they would for someone younger – especially during the […]

Katelyn Roberts, emergency medical services (EMS) manager for REMSA Health, has been awarded the 2025 Star of Life honor by the American Ambulance Association (AAA). This national recognition celebrates EMS professionals—paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), dispatchers, and support staff—who demonstrate exemplary service, compassion and dedication in their work. A local ceremony was held to celebrate […]

REMSA Health recommends the following vaccines, particularly during the respiratory illness season (November through March) because we know that when a lot of people get a respiratory infection at the same time, it can overwhelm the healthcare and 9-1- 1 system.   Influenza vaccine for everyone six months and older.  COVID-19 for adults 65 and older, […]

When faced with a medical injury or illness, knowing where to go for care can make a big difference in getting the right treatment quickly and avoiding unnecessary costs or delays. Depending on the severity and urgency of the situation, you may need to choose between visiting your doctor’s office, urgent care, the emergency room, […]

Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, has appointed Joseph Drago to the role of executive director. Drago brings more than two decades of air medical operations, clinical leadership and strategic development to Care Flight, the region’s only nonprofit air ambulance provider. In this role, Drago will oversee all components of the Care Flight division, […]

REMSA Health’s Center for Integrated Health and Community Education is pleased to announce that 14 students of the August 2024 Paramedic Cohort successfully completed the organization’s 12-month paramedic program. The program builds on the existing knowledge and skills of an emergency medical technician (EMT) or an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT). To complete the program, […]

REMSA Health announces the appointment of Sean Slamon to the role of emergency manager. Slamon has more than three decades of experience in emergency management, fire service operations and cross-agency collaboration. In his role, Slamon will maintain and advance the organization’s initiatives, plans, programs, policies and response protocols related to emergency management. He will coordinate […]

Trustees of the William N. Pennington Foundation pose with members of the REMSA Health Board of Directors and Barry Duplantis, president and CEO at the new aircraft celebration in January 2024. ____ Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health has received a $3.25 million conditional pledge from the William N. Pennington Foundation to support the […]