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Employee Profile: Michael Merwin

Michael Merwin BSN, RN, PHRN, CFRN

STAT MedEvac 6

Years of Service – 5

  • Mike has a very special STAT MedEvac story. In 2011, Michael was in a bad motocross accident and was flown by STAT MedEvac to UPMC Presbyterian.  He had surgery to fix a badly broken femur.   Mike was just starting college to major in meteorology.   He spent that time in the hospital deciding he wanted to change his major to nursing. His goal was to be that nurse on the helicopter!  As you can see, he reached his goal, and has been flying for over 5 years now!!
  • Mike also works part time in EMS and is the captain at his local fire department. 
  • In his spare time, he still enjoys riding dirt bikes and my […]
Employee Profile: Michael Merwin2024-04-23T20:05:21-04:00

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2024

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Every year it takes place during the second week of April as a way to recognize the 911 telecommunications personnel and communications specialists like our own STAT COM who selflessly serve the public. With that, here are some ideas on how you can say thank you to those that continue to keep our communities safe. 

  1. Send a thank you card. Simple, yet so meaningful. A handwritten thank you card can go a long way when it comes to showing appreciation. 
  2. Share positive stories on social media. The power of social media is strong when it comes to celebrating those in public safety. You can share your own personal story or simply raise awareness about the important work that they do.  
  3. Spread awareness about this week. If you don’t work in […]
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 20242024-04-17T10:31:33-04:00

Employee Profile: Ian Kolmaister

 

Ian Kolmaister, FP-C

STAT MedEvac 10
Years of Service – 3

Fun facts:

  • Ian wrestled in college.
  • He is a former competitive bodybuilder!
  • Ian bakes breads / sourdough from scratch.
  • He is a musician/vocalist and has recorded an album and a couple singles for a new music project!!
  • Ian likes to backpack.  He has hit 6 states, both coasts, 3 regions, and multiple national/state parks and forests.
Employee Profile: Ian Kolmaister2024-04-15T09:36:41-04:00

STAT AirPod – Effects of Climate Sensitivities on Pediatric Patients

Dr. Isabela Angelelli is the Co-Chair for Clinicians for Climate Action.

Clinicians for Climate Action launched a campaign to significantly improve healthcare sustainability at UPMC, the largest healthcare system in Pennsylvania. Our guest, Dr. Isabela Angelelli is the Co-Chair for Clinicians for Climate Action.  The current focus of her work in the environmental world includes trees as a public health intervention and efforts to decrease the carbon footprint of regional healthcare systems.

STAT AirPod – Effects of Climate Sensitivities on Pediatric Patients2024-04-09T23:50:12-04:00

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

 

This month we raise awareness and understanding about alcohol abuse and its impact on your health. More than 140,000 people die every year from alcohol misuse, making it one of the leading causes of preventable deaths.  

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence started Alcohol Awareness Month in April of 1987 with the intention of targeting college-aged students who might be drinking too much, as part of their newfound freedom while away at school. It has since become a national movement to draw more attention to the stigma surrounding alcoholism and how to help families and communities deal with drinking problems. For many, denial is a common trait, with underestimating the amount they drink, the duration of their drinking problem and the impact that it has on their lives. Denial also comes into play for families and friends who are […]

April is Alcohol Awareness Month2024-04-04T14:28:47-04:00

Employee Profile: Dan Romaniello

 

Dan Romaniello

Sr. EMT – Critical Care Ground

Years of Service – 7

  • Dan started working in Emergency Services in 2009, becoming a Firefighter/ EMT as well as a Dept. Of Homeland Security/ FEMA instructor
  • He enjoys spending time with his family, especially his nephews.
  • Dan likes watching his nephews competing at their sporting events.
  • Pictured with Dan are his nephews, sister, brother-in-law, mom and step-dad.
Employee Profile: Dan Romaniello2024-03-31T17:46:41-04:00

New STATCOM is Open

Out with the old and in with the new.. STATCOM! 

Tuesday, March 27th, we opened the brand new location. It has been a long time coming and we can’t thank everyone enough who helped in the process of making this happen. When asked about the move, James Houser, President, Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania Inc. stated, “This is a big day and a big change for our organization. This is the end of one era and the start of another.” 

We plan to host and Open House in the near future, so please make sure you follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) at STAT Medevac, so you don’t miss the announcement. 

This is a photo from the last shift at the previous STATCOM location on the 13th floor of UPMC Presby in Oakland.

 

These are […]

New STATCOM is Open2024-03-27T10:19:10-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – The STAT MedEvac Blood Bank System

STAT MedEvac Podcast

STAT MedEvac has been carrying blood on it’s helicopters and ground units for years.  How the blood is obtained, stored and inventoried is explained by STAT’s Medical Director Dr. Frank Guyette. It’s a very efficient system.

STAT MedEvac Airpod – The STAT MedEvac Blood Bank System2024-03-20T19:05:50-04:00

Employee Profile: Matt Horton

Matt Horton, NRP

Outreach Coordinator – Ohio, West Virginia, and Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Former Flight Paramedic – MedEvac 15

15 years of service

  • Matt lives in Shadyside, OH with his wife Jane Anne, and 2 girls Emma and Campbell.
  • Matt started his EMS/Firefighter training in his junior year of High School and has 25 years of experience working in the field.
  • Matt has also been a certified EMS instructor for 11 years.
  • Fun Fact – Matt is the first of three “Hortons” to be employed by STAT MedEvac.
  • In Matt’s spare time he rescues and rehabilitates hook billed birds in the hopes of them being adopted.
Employee Profile: Matt Horton2024-03-15T09:11:11-04:00

National Caffeine Awareness Month

 

What’s your morning routine look like? Most would say that it involves pouring themselves a cup of coffee. Sometimes even two or three, depending on the morning and needing that extra energy, but as we’ve heard in the past and continue to study, caffeine is something we should tread lightly with. Since March is Caffeine Awareness Month, now would be a good time to discuss, how much is too much? 

Based on studies, up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day is safe for most healthy adults. That is four cups of coffee, ten cans of cola or two energy drinks a day, all depending on the caffeine content per beverage. While those are healthy levels suggested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, they suggest that you exercise extreme caution when it comes to caffeine in a powder form. It can […]

National Caffeine Awareness Month2024-03-06T09:26:30-05:00
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