ANDERSON, SC. (March 7, 2023)—The 2023 South Carolina Emergency Care Symposium recognized Anderson County Emergency Medical Services in partnership with Medshore Ambulance Service and AnMed, as the winner of the 2022 System of the Year Award (Category II-Large). The award ceremony was held on Saturday and recognized EMS professionals throughout South Carolina who have gone above and beyond for their … Read More
Baptist Ambulance rolls out 911 telehealth and treat-in-place under new program for TennCare patients
Innovative program will help ease ER overcrowding, generate millions in TennCare savings CORDOVA, Tenn. – Baptist Ambulance announced today that it has begun providing telehealth visits this week to TennCare patients who call 911 with low-acuity injuries or illnesses in Tipton, Obion and Carroll counties under a new TennCare program that allows first responders to treat non-urgent patients on-scene. The … Read More
Priority OnDemand Employee Telehealth Benefit Continues to Roll Out Nationwide with Expert Team of Medical Providers
Priority OnDemand is proud to offer a comprehensive telemedicine program powered by OnDemand Visit as a free benefit to Priority family employees covered by the company’s health insurance plan and their covered dependents. Our telehealth benefit makes it possible for employees to access quick and efficient virtual care and spend less time in doctor offices or urgent care clinics. Currently … Read More
Local EMS Agency Helps Support Ukrainian EMS Crews with Donation of Ambulances and Medical Supplies
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (January 31, 2023)— For LifeCare Medical Transports co-founder Kevin Dillard, answering the call for help extends not only beyond Virginia borders, but also international borders. Dillard recently returned from a humanitarian mission to war-torn Ukraine where LifeCare donated three ambulances, along with donations of medical supplies and a fire engine from multiple local agencies. Dillard along with Clarence … Read More
Seals Ambulance Team Named “EMS Crew of the Quarter” by Franciscan Health
Pair Commended for Response to Patient Suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury “It is what we are trained to do.” Those eight simple words are within the hearts of all first responders, who each day wake up with a commitment to make their communities a better place. While those words might seem simple, the strength and power of the actions … Read More
Baptist Ambulance Paramedic Fulfills Dream of Giving Back to his Community
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (January 19, 2023)— Dreams do come true. Just ask Baptist Ambulance Paramedic Harrison “Webb” Roberts, whose childhood dream of giving back to his community came true when he earned his paramedic certification. Roberts has been a member of the Baptist Ambulance team since June 2020, when he applied to be an ambulance driver. Soon thereafter, he enrolled at … Read More
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, WE MOURN THE LOSS OF CENTRAL EMS EMT-I GINA AYRES
It is with the deepest sadness that we inform our Central EMS team and the entire Priority family of the passing of longtime EMT-I Gina Ayres today. Gina was a beloved member of the Central EMS family, and we are devastated by her loss. Our hearts and prayers are with Gina’s family and colleagues throughout this difficult time. Gina and … Read More
Medshore Celebrates 21 years as the Only Nationally Accredited Ambulance Company in the South Carolina
Medshore Ambulance, headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina, has received re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) for its compliance with national standards of excellence. Medshore Ambulance has maintained accreditation since 2001 and is the first and only accredited ambulance service in South Carolina. Medshore Ambulance successfully completed the voluntary review process, which included completion of a … Read More
Lindsay Ellison promoted to EMS Director for Cocke County Operations
Priority Ambulance announced today the promotion of Lindsay Ellison to EMS Director overseeing the 911 and interfacility ambulance service in Cocke County, Tennessee. Lindsay Ellison has more than 22 years of experience in EMS in Cocke County. During her time, she has worked to strengthen relationships between the ambulance service and local first responder agencies. In 2017, she developed an … Read More
Medshore Ambulance receives Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Achievement Award for its commitment to quality care for severe heart attacks
Medshore Ambulance has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack, ultimately saving lives. “Medshore is honored to once again be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” … Read More