Here’s how to be prepared for medical emergencies like the one to Damar Hamlin on Monday Night Football
Detroit, MI WDIV – The rescue efforts on the field Monday night are being credited with saving Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s life. That emergency situation has put a new focus on the equipment and training it would take to respond to a similar crisis, no matter where it happens. The first step in being…
Read MoreMedstar Awards an AED to Macomb Elks Lodge 2292
Medstar, Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, was pleased to award Macomb Elks Lodge 2292 an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) at the 4th Annual Shock and Save Golf Classic. When someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, AEDs can significantly improve outcomes. The Macomb Elks Lodge has taken a giant leap forward in care to save…
Read MoreMedstar Welcomes 28 New Paramedics to its Team
28 Medstar EMTs are now certified Paramedics. On August 19 and 20th, the organization honored graduates from programs held at Medstar Medical Education sites in Genesee and Macomb Counties. Paramedics are the highest level of EMS provider, capable of advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities, utilizing advanced airway, cardiac, and other specialized clinical equipment, medications, and…
Read MoreMEDSTAR AWARDS AN AED TO BAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
When someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, every minute without defibrillation and CPR lowers the chance of survival by nearly 10%. When a bystander uses an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on a person in cardiac arrest, their likelihood of survival doubles. Medstar recognizes community AED placement as the most important component of increasing cardiac arrest survival…
Read MoreStay Hydrated During Heatwave
With heat and high humidity expected this week, Medstar reminds everyone to stay hydrated. Hydration is important during hot weather because it helps your body function properly and can prevent serious health issues. When you sweat, your body loses fluids and heat, so drinking fluids helps replace what you’ve lost and maintain normal body temperature.…
Read MoreJune 1-7 is National CPR & AED Awareness Week
Each year, over 350,000 cardiac arrests take place outside of a hospital in the United States. Nearly 90% of all cardiac arrests occur in someone’s home. Cardiac arrests can occur when the heart stops beating or beats ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs. They typically affect men in their early…
Read MoreEMS Week is May 19th-25th
Medstar, Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile health provider, honors the dedication of those who provide day-to-day care and service on the frontlines of clinical care, especially our own. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the vital work they do in our communities. From May 19-25, 2024, Medstar will…
Read MoreMedstar awards AED to Burton Eagles
BURTON VIEW — Medstar, Michigan’s most integrated EMS and mobile healthcare provider, awarded the Burton Eagles an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), Feb. 28. When someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, every minute counts. AEDs can significantly improve the outcomes of cardiac arrest patients. The Burton Eagles, 3317 E. Bristol Rd., have taken a big step to save…
Read MoreFENTON HONORS MEDSTAR FIRST RESPONDERS
Tri-County Times – On the afternoon of May 12, 2022 Fenton police, fire, and EMS units were dispatched for a man down on the side of the road, possibly in cardiac arrest. When Fenton patrol officers Jones and Whitman arrived on location (within two minutes of being dispatched), they immediately performed CPR and updated the…
Read MoreMEDSTAR AWARDS AN AED (AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR) TO THE PIX THEATER
Medstar, Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, was pleased to award The PIX Theater in Lapeer an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). When someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, AEDs can significantly improve outcomes. The PIX Theatre has taken a giant leap forward in care to save its patrons and employees by applying for a grant…
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