News and Updates

RENO, Nev. – REMSA Health announces the promotion of two leaders to executive positions. Adam Heinz will serve as the chief operating officer (COO) and Devan Walker will serve as the chief financial officer (CFO). “I am thrilled to announce these promotions for two important leadership positions at REMSA Health,” said Barry Duplantis, president and […]

RENO, Nev. – REMSA Health has named Barry Duplantis as president and CEO.  Duplantis has maintained his role as chief financial officer, as well as serving as interim president and CEO since the retirement of Dean Dow in August 2022. In this new role, Duplantis will oversee all clinical, financial, operational, and administrative elements of […]

The William N. Pennington grant – the largest donation in the organization’s history – will fund the purchase a new Care Flight helicopter for rural Nevada January 20, 2023 – (Reno, Nev.) With the intention of maintaining dependable air medical services, REMSA Health, announces that it is the recipient of a $5.3 million grant from […]

RENO, Nev. – The holidays are here, and while that brings more opportunities for spreading cheer, there are also more chances for spreading the flu virus as people resume travel and gather with family and friends.  Experts from REMSA Health share essential tips to help community members stay healthy this holiday season and prevent the […]

Photo caption: Monica Teves has been promoted to Emergency Medical Services Manager. (Credit: REMSA Health) RENO, Nev. – REMSA Health has announced the promotion of Monica Teves to the position of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) manager. In her new role, Teves is responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality out-of-hospital healthcare by providing oversight to […]

Photo caption: Ahead of Halloween, the REMSA Health team is introducing a new safety expert, Riley the Raccoon. Riley joins REMSA Health in sharing information to help parents, families and ghosts, goblins and witches stay safe during Halloween festivities. (Credit: REMSA Health) RENO, Nev. – Trick-or-treating on Halloween is a fun tradition for children of all […]

RENO, Nev. – REMSA Health and Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, have promoted Vanessa Coyle to Director of Care Flight Operations. In her new role, Coyle will report to Barry Duplantis, Interim CEO, and will oversee Care Flight critical care operations. Coyle made significant contributions to the Care Flight division after being promoted to […]

RENO, Nev. – Dean Dow, president and CEO of REMSA Health and Care Flight, has announced his retirement effective Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, after six and a half years as leader of the organization.  The Board of Directors has announced that Barry Duplantis, the REMSA Health CFO, will serve as interim CEO. Dow originally came […]

RENO, Nev. – REMSA Health and Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, have announced the promotion of six team members to leadership roles within the organization. “We are so pleased to announce the appointment of these talented leaders to their new roles serving the organization and our community,” said Dean Dow, President and CEO, […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Service Authority (REMSA Health), northern Nevada’s nationally-recognized ground ambulance service is proud to announce, Adam Heinz, REMSA Health’s Executive Director of Integrated Healthcare, has been appointed to the board of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). As the NREMT board member serving on behalf of the American Ambulance Association […]