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REMSA Health announces board of directors

Feb. 23, 2023 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health has announced its board of directors, including new members Michael Pagni, JD; Cora Case, CMA; Chris Nicholas, FACHE; and Derrick Glum, MBA, FACHE. As a private, nonprofit community-based organization that receives no public tax support, REMSA Health is governed by a seven-member volunteer board comprised of regional […]

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REMSA Health – 2022 in Review

Distinguished poet, Maya Angelou, wrote, “You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been.”  As we further enter 2023, REMSA Health’s team of healthcare providers and staff want to take a look back at 2022 to reflect on progress, partnerships and achievements.  As a provider of healthcare in northern […]

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Executive Director, Adam Heinz’s Thoughts on the Evolution of the Medical 911 Call

By:  Adam Heinz – Executive Director, Integrated Healthcare For years the public has been told to pick up the phone and dial 9-1-1 for emergency medical help, fueling the perception that every call requires a crew to respond with lights and sirens and provide immediate care in the back of an ambulance with transportation to […]

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REMSA Health Looks Back at 2021

As we look forward to 2022 with optimism, REMSA Health is proud to share some important reflections, facts and figures from  2021! This year, as Care Flight celebrated its 40th anniversary and REMSA celebrated its 35 anniversary, the organization honored its past and looked toward the future by refreshing its brand and changing our name […]

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5 Things to Know About Your First Aid Kit

As part of our organization’s mission, REMSA Health believes that educating the public in emergency response, such as CPR and first aid training, plays a crucial role in saving lives. First aid kits are important in an emergency as they reduce the risk of minor injuries from worsening. First aid training also gives people confidence […]

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Safe Kids Washoe County Donates $7,500 to Point of Impact Program

In July, Safe Kids Washoe County (SKWC), led by Renown Health, donated $7,500 to REMSA Health’s Point of Impact Free Car Seat Inspection program. SKWC provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support, and other resources to assist in achieving one goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements […]

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Washoe County wins Excellence in EMS Integration Award

Please join us in congratulating Washoe County, Nevada for winning the Excellence in EMS Integration Award from AIMHI Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration. This award recognizes a non-EMS organization that has developed and implemented a partnership with EMS organizations that have demonstrated enhancement of patient experience of care, improved patient outcomes, or reduced the cost of […]

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President of International Academies of Emergency Dispatch Visits REMSA Health

    On August 19, 2021, REMSA Health hosted Jerry Overton, President of the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. In addition to visiting with employees that comprise our Regional Emergency Communications Center, Mr. Overton spoke to a group of invited guests including regional first response partners, physicians, EMS oversight, regional dispatch center managers, as well […]

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Adam Heinz Joins the Board of Two Industry-Leading Organizations

REMSA Health is pleased to congratulate Adam Heinz, NRP, AEMD, Executive Director of Integrated Healthcare, for joining the Board of Accreditation at the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) and the Professional Standards Committee at the American Ambulance Association (AAA).  IAED is the standard-setting organization for emergency dispatch and response services worldwide. IAED provides training, […]

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REMSA Health Received Four Dispatcher of the Year Nominations at 2021 Navigator Conference

In mid-July, REMSA Health sent a delegation to the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) Navigator conference. Throughout the four-day event, our representatives taught conference sessions, participated in mentoring sessions, met with IAED leadership and earned continuing education credits.    REMSA Health’s Regional Emergency Communications Center was recognized for its 20 continuous years as an […]

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