Shoals Ambulance dispatcher Tonya Lester has been honored by the Lauderdale County sheriff for her lifesaving efforts during an emergency call for a man in cardiac arrest. Sheriff Rick Singleton presented the Lifesaving Award to Lester at a Lauderdale County Commission meeting in June.
LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION RENEWS EMERGENCY SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PRIORITY AMBULANCE
Loudon County Commission unanimously voted Monday to renew its contract with Priority Ambulance to provide exclusive emergency and nonemergency service to the county.
PRACTICE FIREWORKS SAFETY, KNOW THE LAW ON INDEPENDENCE DAY
Sparklers, firecrackers and Roman candles are a traditional part of Fourth of July and Independence Day celebrations and gatherings. But fireworks also are dangerous explosives that cause millions of dollars in property damage and nearly 10,000 emergency room visits nationally each year. Fireworks also are illegal in many states and counties.
PRIORITY AMBULANCE NOW TRANSPORTING 100,000 PATIENTS PER YEAR
National ambulance company Priority Ambulance has logged a significant milestone: The company currently transports more than 100,000 patients per year across its six-state footprint.
PRIORITY AMBULANCE OFFERS BIKE SAFETY TIPS FOR NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
Family bike rides are a great way to spend time together and teach children that fitness can be fun, but bicycle accidents also are a leading cause of trips to the emergency room during spring and summer months. Priority Ambulance offers timely tips to keep families safe for National Bike Month in May.
TRANS AM AMBULANCE SERVICES RECEIVES AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S MISSION: LIFELINE EMS RECOGNITION AWARD
Trans Am Ambulance Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.
MARICOPA AMBULANCE CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY APPLICATION CLEARS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS
Maricopa Ambulance’s application to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) for a certificate of necessity (CON) for ground ambulance transport services has passed the administrative and substantive review process and is cleared to move to a hearing. “Maricopa Ambulance thanks the Arizona Department of Health Services for considering our application,” Maricopa Ambulance founder Bryan Gibson said. “We strongly believe … Read More
LAUDERDALE COUNTY UNANIMOUSLY RENEWS SHOALS AMBULANCE CONTRACT
The Lauderdale County Commission voted unanimously on April 14 to renew the emergency ambulance services contract with Shoals Ambulance for an additional year, effective May 1. The Florence City Council already had approved the joint contract renewal on March 16.
PRIORITY AMBULANCE HIRES LOUDON COUNTY EMS DIRECTOR
Priority Ambulance has hired Travis Estes as EMS director of Loudon County to manage ambulance crews and oversee patient care. Jennifer Stanley will serve as assistant EMS director to further increase accessibility to Loudon County officials, residents and the medical community. “Travis’ passion for patient care and varied expertise will be an invaluable asset in leading our Loudon County operation,” … Read More
NEW YORK AMBULANCE OPERATIONS OFFER SAFETY TIPS FOR EXTREME WINTER WEATHER
As the Northeast braces for a major winter weather event this week, Priority Ambulance’s New York operations, Kunkel Ambulance and Trans Am Ambulance Services, recommends advance preparations for frigid temperatures and snowstorms, which are especially dangerous for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and young children.