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The American Heart Association and REMSA Urge All Northern Nevadans to Call 9-1-1 in Health Emergencies

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still vital for residents to call for help when experiencing other health emergencies, like heart attack or stroke symptoms. The American Heart Association and The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) are issuing a strong call to the Northern Nevada community: If you are experiencing a health emergency, please […]

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REMSA and WCHD Announce the 24/7 Washoe County/REMSA COVID-19 Community Triage Line

REMSA (Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority) and the Washoe County Health District (WCHD) have enhanced a 24/7 COVID-19 Community Triage Line to respond to the influx of calls related to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The phone number is 775-328-2427. Select option 2 for a COVID-19 risk assessment. Community members are encouraged to call this number and speak […]

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REMSA Expands Interfacility Transport Program with New Vehicle

As the region’s mobile healthcare provider, REMSA is pleased to announce that it is expanding its transport capabilities with the addition of an ambulance dedicated to interfacility transports. This vehicle will support the more than 6,000 non-emergent, medical transports that REMSA completes every year, outside of the 911 system. “In addition to providing emergency medical […]

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REMSA Announces Executive Director of Integrated Health: Adam Heinz

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Heinz to the role of Executive Director of Integrated Health. In this new role, Heinz is responsible for advancing REMSA’s innovative mobile health care projects. Through collaboration with regional partners, regulatory representatives and elected officials, Heinz represents the organization on […]

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REMSA Announces Executive Director of EMS Operations: Aaron Abbott

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) is pleased to announce the addition of Aaron Abbott to its leadership team. Abbott will join the organization as Executive Director of EMS Operations. Abbott has more than 18 years of emergency medical services (EMS) experience across a variety of roles. In his Executive Director position with REMSA, […]

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12 REMSA Paramedic Students Graduate and Pass National Registry of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Exam on First Try

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) Center for Prehospital Education is pleased to announce that 12 students successfully completed the organization’s 1-year paramedic program. The program builds on the existing knowledge and skills of an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT). To complete the program, students must master advanced assessment techniques, complex emergency procedures and […]

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REMSA and Care Flight’s 2019 Year in Review

As we celebrate the new year, we took the opportunity to reflect on 2019 and how we served the community. From our first, first responders in the dispatch center who dispatch and provide protocol-driven medical care over the phone, to the clinical providers on our ground ambulances, from the skilled critical care providers on Care […]

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REMSA Hosts IA MED Course

REMSA and Care Flight are pleased to announce that the organization will host IA MED – a nationally recognized company that provides a critical care review for the FP-C CFRN, CC-P national certifications. We offered this course last year and it is back by popular demand! The audience for this course includes regional registered nurses […]

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Pedestrian Safety: More Education Is In Order

According to the Washoe County School District Police Department, 25 students have been hit by cars near schools in our district during the 2019/2020 school year. On separate occasions, one driver killed one student and a different driver left two students severely injured while they were on their way to school. When we posted this […]

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Plumas District Hospital and Care Flight Extend Partnership into Greenville, CA

Indian Valley Ambulance Service Authority (IVASA) has chosen Plumas District Hospital (PDH) and Care Flight as their new contractor for ground ambulance service in Indian Valley, Plumas County, California.  October 31, 2019 marked the first day of service for PDH and Care Flight in this northeastern California region. “We are very excited to partner with […]

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