Watch Your Step! Practical Tips for Seniors to Prevent Falls
For adults over 65, injuries from falls are a significant health concern. The good news is that we can prevent most falls with commonsense strategies. From June 2023, to June 2024, REMSA Health responded to 10,086 calls related to falls, and 5,204 patients were transported to a hospital with fall-related injuries. A clinical approach to […]
Keep It Cool! Understanding Heat-Related Hazards for Children and the Elderly
National records show that in 2023 there were a total of 29 tragic circumstances in which a child died in a hot-car related incident. As of June 25 of this year, there have been five deaths attributed to this cause. These incidents serve as a reminder of the risks the summer heat poses, particularly […]
REMSA Health and City of Sparks Fire Department Announce Partnership
July 1, 2024 (Reno/Sparks, Nev.) – REMSA Health and the City of Sparks Fire Department are announcing a new partnership that will enhance emergency medical services (EMS) in the Wingfield Springs area of Sparks. The service contract acknowledges Sparks Fire Department as a full partner under the REMSA Health franchise in providing medical coverage to […]
