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5 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy

In a national study conducted before the pandemic, 1 in 15 US physicians had thoughts of taking their own life. That number has unfortunately increased due to work overload and burn out, and it also does not include statistics on all medical professionals. We mentioned earlier this month that September is National Suicide Prevention Month, proving to be a good time to provide useful tips if you’re feeling burn out and are concerned about your mental health.  

 

  1. Stay in touch and express your feelings. Do not withdraw from life and isolate yourself. Consider different ways of expressing what you’re experiencing, such as talking to a friend or family member or writing in a journal. The important thing to remember is not to contain all your emotions and hope that they will disappear; release them in a healthy way.
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5 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy2023-09-25T10:07:04-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Concussions Part 2, Assesment and Treatment

UPMC Concussions

 

In this episode, William Ankrom, an Instructor and Clinical Education Coordinator in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition for the Athletic Training Program at UPMC, gets more into detail regarding the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of concussions. Is there a rapid test that first responders and first caregivers can use to assess for a concussion?


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STAT MedEvac Airpod – Concussions Part 2, Assesment and Treatment2023-09-13T17:23:06-04:00

Employee Profile Jeffrey Pesarsick

 

Jeffrey Pesarsick, MPH, FP-C, NREMT-P

Senior Professional Flight Paramedic

Years of Service – 10 years

  1. When not at work Jeff can be found working on the and his wife’s farm taking care of 26 cattle, 12 sheep, and 4 cats.
Employee Profile Jeffrey Pesarsick2023-09-13T10:13:43-04:00

National Suicide Prevention Week

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Suicide. There is so much to be said about a single word. 49,449 Americans lost their lives to suicide last year. The mental health crisis is hitting Americans at an all-time high and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with this week shining even more of a light on the subject with National Suicide Week. This awareness is to not only remember all the lives that were lost, but to focus on the millions of individuals who have struggled/are struggling with suicidal thoughts and learn how we can help in this mental health battle.

 

Unfortunately, those working in the medical field are not immune to mental health issues. With the COVID pandemic, and an increased workload, burnout is very clear among medical professionals. Studies have shown that those who work in the medical field who experience suicidal ideation, have been […]

National Suicide Prevention Week2023-09-13T09:56:34-04:00

Employee Profile: Mark Fox

Mark Fox, NREMT, FP-C

Years of Service – 6
  1.  In Mark’s time off, he enjoys building PCs.
  2.  He likes to spend time with his 2-year-old German Shepherd – Bree Ann.
  3.  Mark is a grill-master!  He specializes in smoking meats, which he often shares with his co-workers.
  4.  Nothing is more important to Mark then time with family!
Employee Profile: Mark Fox2023-08-29T09:08:02-04:00

History of MedicAlert Awareness Month

While it seems that there is a national day for everything, it’s important that we recognize one in particular this month.. MedicAlert IDs. Every year in August we observe MedicAlert Awareness Month, knowing how essential they are for medical professionals in case of emergencies with individuals that live alone or have very dangerous medical conditions. Moreso, it helps medical personnel recognize medical conditions, medications and allergies to help to avoid medical errors. 

Let’s take a look back to see how MedicAlert Awareness Month got started. It all began in 1953 with a 14-year-old named Linda Collins. Linda had cut her finger and went to the hospital to have it taken care of. During a routine test, Linda went into anaphylactic shock, which was almost fatal. This event inspired Linda and her father, who was a doctor, to create a medical bracelet, with […]

History of MedicAlert Awareness Month2023-08-28T10:20:03-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Preparing for Sports Concussion Season

STAT MedEvac Podcast on Concussions

William Ankrom is an Instructor and Clinical Education Coordinator in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition for the Athletic Training Program at UPMC.  He talks about being prepared for all emergencies at sports events and discusses who is in charge when it comes to injuries…. parents.. team trainer… physician.. EMS?

Thank you to: William K. Ankrom, MS, LAT, ATC Clinical Education Coordinator and Instructor, Athletic Training Education Program Instructor


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STAT MedEvac Airpod – Preparing for Sports Concussion Season2023-08-23T06:12:58-04:00

Employee Profile: Jill Borkowski

Jill Borkowski RN, CFRN

Senior Professional Flight Nurse

Years of Service – 5.5

  • Jill knew she wanted to be a nurse for as long as she can remember!  It runs in her family – her Grandma,  Mom, and two aunts are nurses!!!
  • She has 2 kids- 18-year-old Jake, and 14-year-old Jordyn.
  • Jill is a self-proclaimed “Die hard Cheer Mom! 😂”
  • She shares her home with 3 German Shepherds -Sadie, Sarge, and Simon.
Employee Profile: Jill Borkowski2023-08-16T09:38:47-04:00

STAT MedEvac Welcomes 18 new Medical Personnel


It’s an exciting month at STAT MedEvac as we welcome 18 new medical personnel! The picture above represents our new hire class of July 2023, which is one of the largest groups that we’ve added on in quite some time. 

 When asked about the new personnel, Dan Nakles (BA, NRP Director, Business Relations and Development) said, “Each of them is excited to be here and we welcome the new energy and knowledge they each bring to STAT MedEvac.” If you know one of the new personnel, please give them a shoutout! If you don’t, you can still congratulate them on a job well done and the exciting opportunity that lies ahead of them. We couldn’t be happier to introduce them to STAT MedEvac. Congratulations! We can’t wait to see the amazing work that you do.

STAT MedEvac Welcomes 18 new Medical Personnel2023-07-26T16:59:06-04:00

Employee Profile: Jeremy Kern

Jeremy Kern, RN, MSN, CFRN, CRNP, PHRN, EMT-P

Senior Professional Flight Nurse II with 22 years at STAT MedEvac and 30 years in Pre-Hospital transport/healthcare. 

  • Jeremy volunteers his time as an adult leader for his local Boy Scout Troop, Sound Technician/operator for his church, an officer for his local high school Band Boosters (he played Tuba in high school/post high school, and still has a Tuba at home), and a member of the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company.
  • He is also a casual instructor at the Greene County CTC in their LPN program.  He is also an Amateur Radio operator, N3PSS.
  • Jeremy and Marti celebrated marriage of 20 years this year and have three teenagers at home. 
  • When at home, Jeremy can generally be found working outdoors; gardening, landscaping, home improvement […]
Employee Profile: Jeremy Kern2023-07-05T11:19:06-04:00
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