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The County Press — The EMS and medical first responder community in Lapeer County has been instrumental to providing compassionate care during the COVID-19 pandemic. These individuals put their own health in harm’s way when they entered private residences, nursing homes and foster living facilities to care for people in the community who were sickened…
Crain’s Detroit Business — Ambulance companies rely on growth in volume of reimbursable transports to cover expenses and even turn a profit. But since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March 2020, Michigan companies have been facing more severe staffing shortages, they have seen volume decline by as much as 40 percent as people choose not…
Medstar was honored to participate in a “clap out” to recognize our partners at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc Township for their dedication and commitment to patient care. We’re all in this together! READ MORE.
The new COVID-19 variant is hitting Michigan hard with a record-breaking number of children hospitalized with the virus this week. Our CEO Kolby Miller spoke with ABC 12 WJRT-TV to share an update about EMS services and providers during this third wave. READ MORE.
This latest COVID-19 surge is impacting healthcare providers across the state. Medstar CEO Kolby Miller spoke with ABC12: First In-Depth Everywhere WJRT-TV about how it’s affecting EMS. READ MORE.
ABC 12 News (WJRT) — Several weeks ago, our own Ann Pirret brought you the story on the shortage of ambulance services in Genesee County. Well, one mid-Michigan emergency care provider is trying to help increase the number of trained people available. READ MORE.
AND Magazine – In 1986, a young Kolby Miller of Flint worked nights as a disc jockey and at an ice arena. During the day, he volunteered at the Swartz Creek fire department. Friends there told him of job opportunities at the area ambulance service. READ MORE.
Mid-Michigan NOW (NBC 25/FOX 66) – At a time when many have uncertainty in their employment picture, Medstar is stepping up with an opportunity to earn full-time wages while getting an education and moving into a rewarding career. READ MORE.
Roseville – Eastpointe Eastsider – EMS agencies throughout Macomb County are implementing new protocols for paramedics that will enable them to leave behind naloxone with patients and their loved ones following overdoses. READ MORE.
The County Press – At a time when many have uncertainty in their employment picture, Medstar Ambulance offers an opportunity to earn full-time wages while getting an education and moving into a rewarding career. Medstar is now providing Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure training for all new employees. READ MORE.
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The City of Burton announced today that it has entered into an agreement to provide consistent EMS service for its residents and visitors. The agreement is with Medstar, a not-for-profit EMS agency that serves several Michigan communities, and is identical to agreements the agency has with communities throughout lower Michigan. “The delivery of EMS care…
Medstar, Michigan’s most integrated EMS and mobile healthcare provider, is conducting air medical training:* Thursday, July 8, 2021 6 pmBentley High School 1150 N Belsay Rd, Burton, MI 48509 The exercise is part of a 61-hour Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course Medstar is providing to 28 Genesee County firefighters. The Medstar LifeFlight team will teach attendees how…
Medstar, Michigan’s most integrated EMS and mobile healthcare provider, commends the staff at the Country Smoke House in Almont for their preparedness and action when their colleague suffered a cardiac arrest. When the patient became unconscious and stopped breathing, Country Smoke House co-owner Suzanne Francis began CPR while her husband, Stephen, got the AED. Shortly…
Medstar, Michigan’s most integrated EMS and mobile healthcare provider, is honoring its more than 800 team members for their lifesaving work as part of EMS Week. “Medstar personnel adapted incredibly well to provide safe and effective care to patients, communities, and healthcare systems during the pandemic,” said Kolby Miller, Medstar CEO. “Working in EMS means…
Medstar Collecting Winter Gear for Detroit’s Homeless With temperatures reaching the single digits, the Pope Francis Center is even more critical to the safety and survival of Detroit’s homeless. And they are in dire need of the following donations: Thermal/outdoor socks Hats Gloves Thermal pants and shirts The winter gear items must be new and…
At a time when many have uncertainty in their employment picture, Medstar is stepping up with an opportunity to earn full-time wages while getting an education and moving into a rewarding career. The largest nonprofit EMS agency in Michigan is now providing Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure training for all new employees. “We often hear…
Medstar, Michigan’s most integrated EMS and mobile healthcare provider, opened a new station in Independence Township. The new location at 5255 Maybee Road, Clarkston, Michigan enhances services to patients and healthcare stakeholders in Northern Oakland County. “The new station will better serve the area for years to come and benefits our mutual commitments with the…
McLaren Bay Region Hospital moving EMS services to a new provider Medstar, Michigan’s most extensive and integrated 911 EMS and mobile healthcare provider, will become the ambulance provider for McLaren Bay Region and the surrounding communities. McLaren Bay Region has provided emergency transportation services to Bay County for over 40 years. The transition will take…
Medstar, Southern Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, is pleased to announce Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital President Gary Druskovich, MD, MBA, is the newest member of its Board of Directors. “Dr. Druskovich brings a valuable mix of clinical and operations experience to our organization, and we share his passion for serving the most vulnerable patients,”…
Medstar, Southern Michigan’s largest EMS and mobile healthcare provider, is pleased to announce the President and CEO of Ascension St. John Hospital and Ascension River District Hospital Kevin Grady, MD, is the newest member of its Board of Directors. “Dr. Grady is a champion for patient-centered care, and it’s an honor to have him on…