News and Updates

For EMS Week 2025, REMSA Health hosted a special Champions of Care awards event. We had a fantastic turn out! In addition to announcing the award winners, we recognized the upcoming retirement of Brian Taylor, EMS Manager, we thanked Tom and Karen Potts for their ongoing support of the Bobby Bears program, and some of […]

REMSA Health honored three healthcare providers at the state capital today as part of the Nevada Ambulance Association’s (NAA) Stars of Life event. Heather Bushey, flight nurse, Dale Miller, communications supervisor and Ryan Yarbrough, paramedic were selected by the organization as exceptional healthcare providers and contributors to the emergency medical services (EMS) profession. Bushey, Miller, […]

Barry Duplantis, president and CEO for REMSA Health, has been elected as treasurer of the board of directors for the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI). AIMHI leads the transformation of emergency medical services (EMS) through the development of high-performing systems, and setting the standards for clinical excellence, accountability, public education, research and economic efficiency. “As […]

Feb. 19, 2025 (RENO, Nev.) –Katelyn Roberts has been promoted to emergency medical services (EMS) manager at REMSA Health. She brings 13 years of EMS industry experience to her new role. As EMS manager, Roberts will oversee 9-1-1 system operations, leading EMS supervisors and ground ambulance employees to ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality healthcare. […]

Jan. 15, 2025 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health announces the promotion of Laura Lingeman to integrated health manager. She brings a decade of experience as a first responder to the role. In her new role, Lingeman will oversee innovative programs designed to enhance healthcare delivery within the emergency medical services (EMS) system. She will integrate […]

November 19, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health announces the appointment of Angelina Craig to the role of managing director of philanthropy. Craig’s professional career includes more than a decade of healthcare-related experience and more than seven years of work in philanthropy and development for nonprofit organizations.  “I am thrilled to welcome Angelina to our […]

Nov. 15, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – William Hehn, Jr., air communications specialist for REMSA Health, was honored in Washington, D.C., as a 2024 Star of Life by the American Ambulance Association (AAA). The AAA recognizes extraordinary emergency medical services (EMS) professionals during the annual Stars of Life celebration. More than 140 individuals from across the […]

Aug. 13, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – Barry Duplantis, president and CEO for REMSA Health, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI). As a founding member of AIMHI, REMSA Health is a longtime leader in improving patient health and patient experience by promoting mobile healthcare integration.  […]

  Aug. 20, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health welcomes Miguel Vega who will serve in the role of support services manager. Vega has more than 15 years of leadership experience in logistics and operations management. “I am excited to welcome Miguel to this role within the support services division,” said Josh Duffy, director of […]

Aug. 8 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Jake Beck to operations manager of Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health.  “I am thrilled that Jake’s leadership role with the organization is growing,” said Vanessa Coyle, director of operations, Care Flight. “He brings more than 17 years of […]