employees

Sr. Professional Flight Paramedic II

Medevac 10

Years of service – 4

• Jenn and her husband have two sons,  Andrew (3) and Matthew (6 weeks)
• Jenn has been a volunteer firefighter/medic since 2013 
• She loves animals especially dogs 
• Basketball is her go to sport to watch and play 

We are thrilled to announce the recipient of our 2024 Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES). This prestigious award honors staff who exemplify our five core values, which are the foundation of everything we do.

Congratulations to Tracy Dee, Communications Supervisor for STAT-MD! Tracy received heartfelt nominations from two of her employees, highlighting her exceptional dedication and service. The award was presented to Tracy on Friday, February 28th, while she was impressively multitasking—working a vacant Medical Coordinator shift and training two new medical coordinators.

Tracy’s nomination was filled with praise, including phrases like “above and beyond,” “constantly caring about others,” and “listens with empathy.” These qualities truly embody the spirit of the ACES award.

Please join us in congratulating Tracy for this well-deserved recognition.

CONGRATULATIONS TRACY!

January is National Blood Donor Month. The first month of the year packs a punch with the impactful reminder of the importance of donating blood. This is normally the time of the year for reduced donations and an increased risk for blood shortages, due to the holidays, cold and flu season, and winter weather.

This national month started more than 50 years ago when President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation declaring January as Blood Donor Month. Donating blood directly saves lives by: 

• Providing a vital resource for patients needing transfusions in emergencies. 

• Providing a vital resource during surgeries or for chronic illnesses. 

• A single donation can potentially help multiple people by being […]
  

Shining a light on three standout STAT MedEvac employees this holiday season, we want to say thank you to Jennifer Luxbacher, Elizabeth Myers, and Ciara Rupp, who participated in ‘Shop with a Hero’ this week.   

Shop with a Hero provides children with the opportunity to be paired up with a hero (law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS, military personnel and/or medical personnel) for a shopping spree with gifts for themselves and/or family members. Once the shopping is done, the hero and children wrap the gifts and enjoy a meal, provided by Walmart. The children who participate in Shop with a Hero are selected by school personnel from socials that are included in the program. School personnel select participants through social media to participate in the shopping excursion.  

It’s always nice to kick off a new month with a wonderful announcement! We’re excited to introduce you to the new members of the STAT MedEvac staff!  

 From left to right: Kate Sickafuse, Jess Holzapfel, Jennifer Plourde, Joshua Bellerillo, Trevor Sebring, John Chandler. 

The Center for Emergency Medicine (CEM) and STAT MedEvac along with the greater Pittsburgh community mourn the loss of Dr. Ronald D. Stewart, our founder and emergency medicine giant. Dr. Stewart, who began his career in Nova Scotia, played a pivotal role in establishing emergency medical systems both locally and nationally. After training in emergency medicine in Los Angeles, he joined the University of Pittsburgh in 1978, where he founded the Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania. His foundation gave us the opportunity to not only advanced emergency care and research but also became instrumental in EMS training and innovation.

Dr. Stewart worked in the health care systems in both Canada and the U.S. for over 50 years. Before arriving in Pittsburgh, he trained in and revolutionized paramedicine services in California as Los Angeles County’s first paramedic director. There, Stewart also served as […]