February 6, 2019
Save the Heart You Love This February
Care for your heart and the hearts you love Every month is a good month to take care of your heart. But in February, for Valentine’s Day and in celebration of American Heart Month, REMSA is making it easier and more fun to Save the Heart You Love. There’s no better way to show your love […]
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January 31, 2019
Winter Safety Tips and Trivia
With the possibility of a winter storm system moving through the area, we wanted to remind you about some general winter safety tips and trivia! Winter Fun Facts In 2014, in the U.S., there were 42,480 workplace injuries and illnesses involving ice, sleet, or snow that required at least one day away from work to […]
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January 30, 2019
New Year Fitness Goals? Learn How to Stay Safe While Exercising
Starting an exercise program is a feat that should be congratulated and admired. However, it is also something that should be done with thought and concern. It is important to implement an appropriate exercise program that is safe and conducive to an individual’s health. Often, individuals try to do too much, causing serious injuries when […]
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January 10, 2019
REMSA Trains and Graduates 16 Paramedics
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) Center for Prehospital Education is pleased to announce that 16 students 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, students must master advanced […]
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January 9, 2019
REMSA and Care Flight Welcome Deborah Kotrady as Clinical Education Nurse
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces the appointment of Deborah Kotrady, RN, as a clinical education nurse for REMSA and Care Flight. In this role, Kotrady is responsible for conducting education and orientation seminars for REMSA and Care Flight’s new nurse education program. “We are very pleased to welcome Deborah to the REMSA and Care Flight […]
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December 31, 2018
REMSA to Host Bleeding Control Class for the Community
Learn a new life-saving skill in 2019 and receive a free bleeding control kit The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) will host its first bleeding control class of 2019, Stop the Bleed, on Friday, January 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) educates community members on how to perform immediate and basic […]
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December 27, 2018
Christine Barton Appointed as New Regional Instructor for the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces the appointment of Christine Barton as a regional instructor for International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED). An international organization, IAED develops and maintains protocols and curriculum for safe, effective and consistent emergency dispatch services. IAED instructors train emergency dispatchers across the globe on these protocols to ensure […]
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December 21, 2018
Puffy Coats and Car Seats – What You Need to Know
Francisco Ceballos shares information and tips about keeping children warm AND safe in their car seats throughout the winter. Video Transcription Hi, all! This is Francisco, community programs coordinator here at REMSA. With the holiday season coming up and us traveling near and far, we want to make sure that our little ones are safe. In […]
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December 19, 2018
REMSA Welcomes Barry Duplantis as Chief Financial Officer
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces the appointment of Barry Duplantis as Chief Financial Officer. In his role as CFO, Duplantis is responsible for all finance and accounting activities for REMSA and Care Flight. As a member of the executive team, Duplantis will support REMSA’s mission, be responsible for all financial reporting and […]
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December 18, 2018
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa for Children with Cerebral Palsy
REMSA and the Cerebral Palsy Parent Network partnered to offer a safe holiday experience for medically fragile children This holiday season, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) and the Cerebral Palsy Parent Network teamed up to host an exclusive Cookies and Cocoa with Santa event for children with Cerebral Palsy. The special event offered […]
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