News and Updates

REMSA Health announces that it has earned the designation of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) for the ninth consecutive time. REMSA Health is the 54th medical ACE in the world. The IAED is the standard-setting organization for emergency dispatch services worldwide. Accreditation (and […]

Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, has appointed Junius A. Frederick to the role of director of business development and growth. Frederick’s professional career includes more than two decades of leadership experience in aviation and aerospace business development and emergency medical services (EMS).    In this role, Frederick will focus on Care Flight’s strategic operations, […]

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 […]

National EMS Week, May 18–24 this year, is a time to recognize and honor the essential services EMS professionals provide to their communities nationwide. This year’s theme—“We care. For everyone.”—reflects the heart of what we do. REMSA Health serves as the safety net for every member of our community, regardless of age, background, or circumstance—because […]

Have you heard the expression “time is brain” and wondered what it means? It’s a medical phrase that emphasizes the importance of rapid treatment for stroke patients. A stroke – also known as a brain attack – occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. This deprives the brain of oxygen and nutrients […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a perfect time to remember that taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. The National Institute of Health (NIH) estimates that in 2024 nearly 58 million Americans were living with some form of mental health condition and in […]

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. […]

REMSA Health highlights its employee mental health resources and extends support to the first responder community by offering free stress management sessions happening Tuesday, Feb. 4. Jan. 30, 2025 (RENO, Nev.) — To address mental health support for emergency medical services (EMS) professionals and first responders, REMSA Health is building upon its employee well-being program–Fit […]