News and Updates

Learn a new life-saving skill in 2019 and receive a free bleeding control kit The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) will host its first bleeding control class of 2019, Stop the Bleed, on Friday, January 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) educates community members on how to perform immediate and basic […]

REMSA and the Cerebral Palsy Parent Network partnered to offer a safe holiday experience for medically fragile children This holiday season, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) and the Cerebral Palsy Parent Network teamed up to host an exclusive Cookies and Cocoa with Santa event for children with Cerebral Palsy. The special event offered […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces its first Home for the Holidays medical transport event. REMSA is offering, FREE OF CHARGE, to take two community members needing medical support home for the Thanksgiving holiday to share in the traditional experience of gathering with family and friends. The selected participants will be picked up […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) is pleased to announce that Jenny Wilson, MD will join the organization as its newest medical director. In this role, Wilson will be directly responsible for medical oversight of the organization as well as providing direct medical leadership to the ground, clinical communications center and education departments. Wilson […]

Creative approach combines zombies, escape houses and B-Con bleeding control classes for unique take on lifesaving course The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) is taking a Halloween-inspired approach to its bleeding control classes, Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse, for the community on October 20. Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) educates community members on how […]

Adam Heinz, Director of Clinical Communication, shares REMSA’s top Halloween safety tips. Read below for more safe ideas. Trick or Treating Safety Tips: Children should go out during daylight hours only unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Plan a safe route so parents know where their older kids will be at all times. Set a […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) is pleased to announce that Melanie Flores, MSW of the School of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno will join the organization’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Flores was selected as the Washoe County District Board of Health appointee. “We are very pleased to welcome […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) announces the promotion of Tyler Baker to the position of EMS/Special Events Supervisor. REMSA works with local businesses and organizations to provide cost-effective medical and emergency coverage for special events of all sizes and types in Washoe County. Baker will oversee day-to-day operations and the planning of special […]

Today, REMSA (Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority) announced its launch of PulsePoint Respond. This smartphone app alerts CPR-certified or hands-only trained CPR citizens that someone within a quarter mile, in a public place, is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR. REMSA’s planned launch of the app now covers all of Washoe County enabling […]

College is nearly back in session, with classes at the University of Nevada, Reno starting Monday, August 27. If your student is heading to the University of Nevada, Reno, here are some college safety tips and resources. If they are attending a different college, be sure to review policies and student resources at their school. […]