Chilean Physician Learns about EMS System Design
In late July, REMSA Health welcomed Dr. Alvaro Mardones, an Emergency Medicine physician from Santiago, Chile. Dr. Mardones first came to know about our region and our organization through Sparks Fire Captain Nauhm of Engine 12, who previously volunteered as a firefighter in Chile alongside one of Dr. Mardones’ colleagues. Currently, Dr. Mardones serves as […]
REMSA Health Featured on “2 Plus You Nevada”
Host Sarah Johns sits down with REMSA Health leaders to discuss the 40-year-old nonprofit EMS provider, when to call 9-1-1 and what to expect when you do, and education opportunities for community members. Barry Duplantis, president and CEO and Adam Heinz, chief operating officer Shannon Cornman, director, Regional Emergency Communications Center and Todd […]
REMSA Health Thanks EMS Week Sponsors
Thank you for supporting EMS Week 2026! You made our events stand out and our team members feel celebrated!
Celebrating 36 Champions of Care at Annual EMS Week Awards
REMSA Health and Care Flight honored 36 employees at the Champions of Care: A Ruby and Sapphire Anniversary Event, Thursday, May 21, the organization’s annual EMS Week awards celebration. Held at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, the evening recognized outstanding clinicians, dispatchers, educators and support professionals who serve Washoe County and the surrounding […]
The Complexity of Measuring Uncompensated Care in EMS
written by Adam Heinz, chief operating officer REMSA Health provides $9.5 million in uncompensated care to our community. This includes care for patients who are unable to pay, as well as care provided on scene, but no transport was needed. It is our privilege to care for the communities we serve and in many cases, […]
Care Flight, Renown Health and Vitalant Introduce Blood Program to Enhance Life-Saving Care in Flight
Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, Renown Health and Vitalant announced the launch of the new Blood Stewardship Program. The program equips Care Flight aircraft with whole blood and blood products––enabling Care Flight clinicians to begin life-saving transfusions while transporting patients. It enhances trauma room-level care for those in need before they reach the […]
REMSA Health Franchise Myths and Facts
REMSA Health dispatchers, EMTs, paramedics, nurses and staff are committed to providing clinically-excellent, compassionate healthcare every day to the communities we serve. This Myth and Fact document shares the real information about what it means to hold a franchise agreement, the multiple layers of oversight for REMSA and our financials.
REMSA Health Continues Decades-Long Legacy of Service with Washoe County Agreement Renewal
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, […]
