REMSA Health and Care Flight Celebrate 36 ‘Champions of Care’ at Annual EMS Week Awards Commemorating 40 years of REMSA Health and 45 years of Care Flight, event honors paramedics, nurses, dispatchers, and support staff; eight Care Flight crew members earn their wings May 22, 2026 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health and Care Flight honored 36 employees at the Champions of Care: A … [Read more...] about REMSA Health and Care Flight Celebrate 36 ‘Champions of Care’ at Annual EMS Week Awards
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REMSA Health Ambulance Crew Members Recognized for Their Critical, Life-Saving Response to a Recent 9-1-1 Call
Nov. 20, 2025 (Reno, Nev.) – Two REMSA Health emergency medical services (EMS) providers were recognized for their heroic response to a recent 9-1-1 call. William Bryant Hines, paramedic, and David Biggs, advanced emergency medical technician, were both awarded Commendation Medal Bar honors during the District Board of Health meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. The Commendation … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Ambulance Crew Members Recognized for Their Critical, Life-Saving Response to a Recent 9-1-1 Call
REMSA Health Appoints Joseph Drago as Executive Director of Care Flight
Sept. 18, 2025 (Reno, Nev.) – Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, has appointed Joseph Drago to the role of executive director. Drago brings more than two decades of air medical operations, clinical leadership and strategic development to Care Flight, the region’s only nonprofit air ambulance provider. In this role, Drago will oversee all components of the Care Flight … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Appoints Joseph Drago as Executive Director of Care Flight
REMSA Health Appoints Sean Slamon as Emergency Manager
REMSA Health announces the appointment of Sean Slamon to the role of emergency manager. Slamon has more than three decades of experience in emergency management, fire service operations and cross-agency collaboration. In his role, Slamon will maintain and advance the organization’s initiatives, plans, programs, policies and response protocols related to … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Appoints Sean Slamon as Emergency Manager
REMSA Health Honors Three Healthcare Providers as Nevada Stars of Life
April 17, 2025 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health honored three healthcare providers at the state capital today as part of the Nevada Ambulance Association’s (NAA) Stars of Life event. Heather Bushey, flight nurse, Dale Miller, communications supervisor and Ryan Yarbrough, paramedic were selected by the organization as exceptional healthcare providers and contributors to the emergency … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Honors Three Healthcare Providers as Nevada Stars of Life
REMSA Health President and CEO Elected Treasurer of the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration Board of Directors
March 25, 2025 (RENO, Nev.) – Barry Duplantis, president and CEO for REMSA Health, is elected treasurer of the board of directors for the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI). AIMHI leads the transformation of emergency medical services (EMS) through the development of high-performing systems, and setting the standards for clinical excellence, … [Read more...] about REMSA Health President and CEO Elected Treasurer of the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration Board of Directors
Katelyn Roberts Is Promoted To Emergency Medical Services Manager at REMSA Health
Feb. 19, 2025 (RENO, Nev.) – Katelyn Roberts has been promoted to emergency medical services (EMS) manager at REMSA Health. She brings 13 years of EMS industry experience to her new role. As EMS manager, Roberts will oversee 9-1-1 system operations, leading EMS supervisors and ground ambulance employees to ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality healthcare. Roberts … [Read more...] about Katelyn Roberts Is Promoted To Emergency Medical Services Manager at REMSA Health
Care Flight Welcomes a New Helicopter To Serve Rural Communities
Jan. 23, 2025 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health and its service, Care Flight, announce the arrival of a new helicopter aircraft, Care Flight 2, which is located at the Gardnerville, Nevada base. It is serviced through a partnership with Air Methods, Care Flight’s rotor wing aviation vendor. “The demand for access to clinically excellent healthcare in rural Nevada is increasing and … [Read more...] about Care Flight Welcomes a New Helicopter To Serve Rural Communities
REMSA Health Promotes Laura Lingeman To Integrated Health Manager
Jan. 15, 2025 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health announces the promotion of Laura Lingeman to integrated health manager. She brings a decade of experience as a first responder to the role. In her new role, Lingeman will oversee innovative programs designed to enhance healthcare delivery within the emergency medical services (EMS) system. She will integrate EMS with broader healthcare … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Promotes Laura Lingeman To Integrated Health Manager
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Healthcare in Nevada hasn't always had a stellar reputation. From access and cost to professional burnout, the Silver State has a myriad of challenges. But when a suspicious spot shows up on a CAT scan or a bizarre symptom manifests itself Nevadan’s rely on medical professionals. Recently, a group of healthcare leaders met at a roundtable sponsored by Nevada State … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Remsa Health Announces the Promotion of Todd Kerfoot to Director of Ems Operations
RENO, Nev. – REMSA Health announces the promotion of Todd Kerfoot to director of emergency medical services (EMS) operations. Kerfoot brings 25 years of experience serving the organization to his new role. Since joining REMSA Health in 1999, Kerfoot has held a variety of leadership positions including senior manager of EMS operations, special operations and safety manager, EMS … [Read more...] about Remsa Health Announces the Promotion of Todd Kerfoot to Director of Ems Operations
REMSA Health Announces the Appointment of Angelina Craig to Managing Director of Philanthropy
November 19, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health announces the appointment of Angelina Craig to the role of managing director of philanthropy. Craig’s professional career includes more than a decade of healthcare-related experience and more than seven years of work in philanthropy and development for nonprofit organizations. “I am thrilled to welcome Angelina to our organization … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Announces the Appointment of Angelina Craig to Managing Director of Philanthropy
REMSA Health’s William Hehn, Jr., Achieves National Recognition as a 2024 Star of Life
Nov. 15, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – William Hehn, Jr., air communications specialist for REMSA Health, was honored in Washington, D.C., as a 2024 Star of Life by the American Ambulance Association (AAA). The AAA recognizes extraordinary emergency medical services (EMS) professionals during the annual Stars of Life celebration. More than 140 individuals from across the United States … [Read more...] about REMSA Health’s William Hehn, Jr., Achieves National Recognition as a 2024 Star of Life
REMSA Health Announces the Appointment of Miguel Vega to Support Services Manager
Aug. 20, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – REMSA Health welcomes Miguel Vega who will serve in the role of support services manager. Vega has more than 15 years of leadership experience in logistics and operations management. “I am excited to welcome Miguel to this role within the support services division,” said Josh Duffy, director of support services, REMSA Health. “Miguel’s commitment … [Read more...] about REMSA Health Announces the Appointment of Miguel Vega to Support Services Manager
REMSA Health President and CEO Barry Duplantis appointed to the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration Board of Directors
Aug. 13, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) – Barry Duplantis, president and CEO for REMSA Health, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI). As a founding member of AIMHI, REMSA Health is a longtime leader in improving patient health and patient experience by promoting mobile healthcare integration. AIMHI leads the … [Read more...] about REMSA Health President and CEO Barry Duplantis appointed to the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration Board of Directors