Largo, FL (November 3, 2020) – Sunstar EMS has been recognized with the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award for the fourth year in a row. This award goes to EMS agencies for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. This is the…
Read moreLargo, Florida (November 6, 2020) – In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Sunstar has again wrapped one of their ambulances in pink for the month of October. Wrapping this ambulance helps spread the message that early detection saves lives. The ambulance is in service and used throughout Pinellas County for 911 calls, as well…
Read moreTo read the article by Hanan Cohen and published in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) please use the URL below: https://www.jems.com/2020/10/02/how-empress-ems-responded-to-covid-19-in-the-pandemics-epicenter/
Read moreSioux Falls, South Dakota (September 29, 2020) – PatientCare EMS, along with its EMS community agency partners, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Sioux Falls Police Department and Metro Communications, has been recognized with the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award for the second year in a row. This award goes to…
Read moreHanan Cohen of Empress EMS is recognized as an AIMHI winner for Leadership in Integrated Healthcare Yonkers, New York (September 11, 2020) – Hanan Cohen of Empress EMS in Yonkers, New York, a PatientCare EMS Solutions company, is the winner of the 2020 Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration’s (AIMHI) Leadership in Integrated Healthcare Award…
Read moreThe John Morroni Award goes to James La Femina for his heroic efforts – Largo, Florida (February 20, 2020) – Sunstar Paramedics employee James La Femina received the John Morroni Award for Excellence at the annual ceremony honoring public safety professionals. James was recognized for his heroic efforts in saving a participant in a swim…
Read moreAmerican Ambulance Association (AAA) selects Jeremy Tinter as one of their 40 Under 40 Largo, Florida (February 20, 2020) – American Ambulance Association (AAA) announced their 40 Under 40 winners on Monday, February 17, 2020. One of those selected was Sunstar Paramedics director of clinical services, Jeremy Tinter. According to John Peterson, chief operating officer…
Read moreTyler, Texas and New Port Richey, Florida (February 12, 2020) – PatientCare Logistics Solutions (PatientCare), a leading provider of ground-based 911 emergency ambulance and other critical healthcare logistics services has acquired MedFleet Ambulance Service (MedFleet) of New Port Richey, FL. MedFleet is a leading provider of advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS)…
Read moreSunstar’s paramedic Shonnah Adams receives 12th District First Responder Award – LARGO, FL (December, 2019) – Sunstar Paramedics employee Shonnah Adams was selected as a Gus Bilirakis First Responder of the Year for Florida’s 12th Congressional District. Shonnah was recognized for her commitment to serving her community and her country. Her dedication to education and…
Read moreParamedic classes begin to address EMS workforce shortage – St Petersburg, FL (December, 2019) – The School of EMS announces the opening of its Southeast regional location, offering online and hybrid paramedic and EMT certification courses as well as refresher courses. The first classes offered in the School of EMS’ St. Petersburg location teach the…
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