REMSA Health announces the re-accreditation of its Care Flight division by the Commission on the Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS)
REMSA Health is proud to announce that once again, Care Flight, a division of REMSA Health has achieved re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). The re-accreditation will last until July 28, 2026 when Care Flight will again be eligible for another re-accreditation. “By participating in third-party reviews and accreditations, we […]
REMSA Health offers an emergency medical technician course to Washoe County high school seniors
REMSA Health announces the launch of its high school emergency medical technician (EMT) course. This course is designed to help high school seniors begin a rewarding career in the dynamic emergency medical services field. To be eligible for the course, students must be at least 18 years old by the last day of […]
Safety tips for winter in northern Nevada
As winter temperatures arrive in northern Nevada, REMSA Health is offering tips to help community members navigate the colder months safely. Be cautious when shoveling snow Annually, snow shoveling results in around 100 fatalities and 11,500 injuries and medical emergencies that require an ambulance and a visit to the emergency room. Here are a few […]
REMSA Health announces the promotion of Jenny Walters and Scott Norman.
Oct. 26, 2023 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health announces the promotion of Jenny Walters to director of the Center for Integrated Health and Community Education, and Scott Norman to director of Clinical Standards and Practices. Walters joined the organization in 2012 and has served in various capacities, including providing patient care, instructing emergency medical services […]
Trick-Or-Treat Transport Hosted by REMSA Health
This Halloween REMSA Health is offering a special opportunity for a child with complex medical needs in our community to participate in a Trick-or-Treat Transport. REMSA Health will facilitate a paramedic crew and transportation for a child on Tuesday, October 31,2023. A REMSA Health ambulance will pick up the child that has been selected along […]
Child Passenger Safety Week
From September 17-23, 2023 REMSA Health will offer FREE Car Seat Inspection and Installation in recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week. This national campaign is aimed at helping parents and caregivers understand how to properly install and use car seats, booster seats, and seat belts for infants and children. Appointments are limited to a […]
REMSA Health CEO Barry Duplantis shares the fiscal year end report
As a wrap-up to fiscal year 2023, Barry Duplantis, President and CEO shared an update with employees. We are already almost two months into the new year – the new fiscal year! Just like many of us do at the start of a new calendar year, it is important to also reflect on the fiscal […]
Updates on Care Flight Incident
Media Contact: Jena Esposito, KPS3, pr@kps3.com, 702-513-0606 March 9, 12:10 p.m. – Update on Care Flight’s return-to-service Following a pause of its medical transport services since Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 after the crash of a medical transport plane outside of Stagecoach, Nevada, three out of the four Care Flight rotor-wing aircraft returned to service […]
REMSA Health Launches Paramedic Scholarship Program and Awards Two Students
In an effort to address the shortage of paramedics within the EMS community, REMSA Health has launched a full-ride scholarship opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in the profession. Offering this scholarship reinforces REMSA Health’s critical role in the delivery of safe and out-of-hospital healthcare. This scholarship not only addresses the shortage but […]
