News and Updates

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) and Care Flight announce the promotion of Shannon Petty, RN, CRFN, to the position of Care Flight’s base supervisor for the ground critical care transport and the fixed-wing base in Reno. Care Flight, a program of REMSA, is a regional helicopter, airplane and ground critical care transport service. […]

Summer is ending soon, and children will be returning to school. Before our kids pack their pencils and grab sack lunches, REMSA/Care Flight would like to remind parents and community members of some basic back to school tips and precautions. ?   Before going back to school: Get up to date on vaccinations Ensure your […]

Summer is in full swing and many of us are ready to eat some delicious barbecue food. Before the ignition button is pushed or the charcoal is lit, REMSA would like to remind people of some basic BBQ safety tips and precautions. Before Starting Your Barbecue: Test Hoses for Leaks Make sure all control knobs […]

National CPR and AED Week kicks off June 1. The recognition week is marked each year, June 1-7. The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) will conduct hands-only CPR demonstrations around Reno and Sparks throughout the week to raise awareness about how to properly and quickly respond to sudden cardiac arrest. At event locations, community members […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) is pleased to announce that Shirley Folkins-Roberts, Development Manager, Panattoni Development Company will join the organization’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “REMSA is thrilled to welcome Shirley to the board,” said Dean Dow, president and CEO, REMSA Health. “Health and prehospital care is an ever-changing industry. As our […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) will host a free bleeding control class, Stop the Bleed, at Kindred at Home on Saturday, May 5 from 1-4 p.m. Open to the community, the Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) course educates community members on how to perform immediate and basic lifesaving interventions prior to receiving […]

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, remains the leading global cause of death with more than 17.3 million deaths each year. REMSA is offering and participating in events throughout the month of February to raise awareness about heart health and to teach skills that could save a life in the event of sudden cardiac […]

During the cold winter months, hypothermia and frostbite are always possible, and need to be considered serious health threats – especially with senior citizens and small children. To protect yourself and loved ones, it is important to understand hypothermia and frostbite, and how to prevent them. Hypothermia and its main symptoms Hypothermia occurs when the […]

In December, Care Flight awarded 20 of its critical care medical team members with recognition for advanced study, skills and achievements. They earned their “wings.” The ever-changing world of medicine has placed more and more requirements for training, skills and education on medical professionals, especially in critical care. Care Flight medical staff members must pass […]

The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) is offering free car seat installation and inspection check points as part of its Point of Impact community outreach program throughout 2018. 2018 Schedule: Saturday, January 20 at 10 a.m. Babies R Us, 4869 Kietzke Lane, Reno Saturday, February 24 at 10 a.m. Northern Nevada Medical Group, 5070 Ion Drive, Sparks […]