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International Womens Day: A Look Back at our Podcast with Maria Mancano, First Female EMS Pilot in Pittsburgh

We had Maria on our podcast in 2022. She may have been the first female EMS pilot in Pittsburgh, but she sees herself as more than that! Maria was based at M-4. On this podcast, she reflects on her time at STAT MedEvac, the friends she made and how it impacted her life in a positive way.

Listen to the podcast or read her full interview here.

Maria:I ‘m Maria Mancano, a former STAT medevac pilot. I was stationed in Oregon flying, logging support for Columbia Helicopters, and my father asked if there was a way that I could get work closer to home.

I’m Maria Mancano, a former STAT medevac pilot. My tour duty at stat was between the years of 1993 and 1999. So in order to become an EMS helicopter pilot, the flight hour requirements and technical experience can […]

International Womens Day: A Look Back at our Podcast with Maria Mancano, First Female EMS Pilot in Pittsburgh2023-04-10T16:20:52-04:00

Being Aware of Compassion Fatigue in Yourself and Your Peers

In this episode, compassion fatigue expert, Sharise Nance, discusses the idea of the potential to become a mentally fatigued caregiver simply because of the day-to-day operations of caring for patients.  She makes us aware of how to sense it in ourselves as well as our peers.  You can find more about Sharise on her website, ShariseNance.com.

Listen and subscribe to our podcast.

Being Aware of Compassion Fatigue in Yourself and Your Peers2023-03-06T17:08:34-05:00

Employee Profile: Joshua Fetters

Joshua Fetters

Aviation Records Coordinator/Master Mechanic

Years of Service – 15 

  • Josh was a Site Mechanic at MedEvac 3 before moving to the Records Dept in 2022.
  • His hobbies are too many to list, but they include mountain and road biking, whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, trail running, Muay Thai, motorcycles, and classic cars.
  • Josh has climbed Mount Rainier!
  • He has a Boston Terrier named Dozer, a Border Collie mix named Tucker, 2 cats- Meela and Stevie Licks, and 2 chinchillas.
  • His favorite vacation places are Costa Rica and Hawaii.
  • Josh […]
Employee Profile: Joshua Fetters2023-03-01T21:18:56-05:00

Employee Profile: Mike Yee

Mike Yee

Senior FP-C

STAT MedEvac 16

Years of Service – 13

  • Mike absolutely LOATHS talking about himself!
  • Married 41 years, Mike has 4 children and 10 Grandchildren.
  • He started his EMS career in 1976.
  • Mike is a contributing author to several books on EMS, Wilderness EMT, and the NHTSA National Standard Curriculum Project!
  • Folks hard of hearing LOVE Mike’s singing voice (They think he sounds like John Denver).
  • Mike recorded an Album in 1980 that went #1 on the Charts in Malawi (No kidding)!
  • In China, it is documented Mike’s ancestors were known for service and compassion to their fellow man as early as the 12th Century Song Dynasty and as recently as his Grandfather.
Employee Profile: Mike Yee2023-02-17T03:22:20-05:00

Employee Profile: Karen Good

Karen Good
Sr Professional Flight Nurse II, RN, BSN, PHRN, CFRN, CCRN
STAT MedEvac 12
Years of Service – 5
  • While learning about the types of bone fractures in middle school, Karen passed out and they sent her home for the day.
  • Karen was originally planning to go to college to play field hockey. One week before pre-season, she decided to apply to the local nursing school in Lancaster, PA. There was one opening left. She was accepted and became a nurse instead of a field hockey player! 🤪
  • Karen has worked for STAT MedEvac for 5 years. She has been a critical care nurse for 22 years. Prior to STAT, she worked in the Trauma Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, and the ICU float pool.
  • She has been […]
Employee Profile: Karen Good2023-02-01T13:45:26-05:00

10 new H135 Helicopters

STAT MedEvac, an Airbus customer for nearly 40 years, has committed to ordering 10 new H135 helicopters as part of a fleet renewal initiative for its air medical operations. What does that mean to the LZ crews, the flight crews and everyone involved in dispatching and direct patient care?  Cyndi Carter, Air Medical Segment Manager, North Amercia for Airbus, talks about all of the upgrades and how they will positively affect patient care and transport operations.

10 new H135 Helicopters2023-01-20T15:12:38-05:00

Employee Profile: Jared George

 

Jared George, RN, PHRN, CFRN
Flight Nurse STAT MedEvac 7
Years of Service: 2
  • In Jared’s Junior year of High School – he did a career project on being a “flight nurse” and somehow, he managed to follow through on that! 
  • Jared began in EMS at the age of 19 when he became an EMT for McGonigle’s Ambulance Service. 
  • Jared recently developed an interest in presenting EMS education. 
  • In Jared’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, attending sporting events and concerts.
  • Jared is self-proclaimed coffee fanatic!
Employee Profile: Jared George2023-01-20T15:06:55-05:00

Employee Profile: Chad Dolan

 

Chad Dolan

Communication Specialist

Years of service – 2

  • Chad is married to Kristi – who also works as a communication specialist for STATMedEvac!
  • He has a puppy named Xena.
  • Chad is attending Rosedale Technical College for an automotive tech degree.
  • He loves working on cars and going to car shows.
Employee Profile: Chad Dolan2023-01-04T23:12:24-05:00

Employee Profile: Kim Ludwig

Kim Ludwig

Sr. Professional Flight Nurse, BSN

Years of Service – 7

  • Kim got involved in EMS at the age of 14.  She got her EMT at the age of 16 – thanks to her mom being the Chief of Kecksburg EMS and her dad being the Fire Chief for Kecksburg Fire Department at the time.
  • She loves coffee, dogs, and the beach!
  • Kim has 3 children, with the third one just arriving at the end of November.
  • In Kim’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, swimming, fishing, indoor cycling, and rowing.
Employee Profile: Kim Ludwig2022-12-16T03:07:42-05:00

Employee Profile: Megan Habina

 

Blonde in black STAT polo shirt

Megan Habina 

Communications Specialist

Years of service – STAT MedEvac – 1 year (9 years total UPMC)
  • Megan loves sunflowers and dogs
  • She is the aunt of 3 little boys – soon to be 4
  • Megan loves Starbucks 
  • She has been to Cancun twice 
  • Summer is Megan’s favorite season; she loves bonfires and concerts!
Employee Profile: Megan Habina2022-12-05T16:33:44-05:00
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