STAT MedEvac to provide plasma on helicopters
Source: UPMC, 16-Jun-13
Trauma experts at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC will launch a multi-center trial this summer to see if they can improve survival of patients who have suffered traumatic injuries with uncontrolled bleeding. Paramedics will administer plasma to these patients while they are still being transported by helicopter to the hospital. Uncontrolled [...]
STAT MedEvac Aims to Reduce Trauma Deaths
Source: UPMC, 06-May-13
Trauma experts at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC will launch a multi-center trial this summer to see if they can improve survival of patients who have suffered traumatic injuries with uncontrolled bleeding. Paramedics will administer plasma to these patients while they are still being transported by helicopter to the hospital. Uncontrolled [...]
STAT MedEvac’s Don Holsten recognized
Source: STAT MedEvac, 04-Dec-12
The 2012 Pennsylvania State EMS Awards were held on Monday, November 19 at the Radisson Harrisburg Hotel and Conference Center in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. These annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have provided outstanding community service as part of Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services system. The awards ceremony is presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau [...]
Clinical Director for STAT MedEvac receives award
Source: STAT MedEvac, 05-Nov-12
John Lovett (center of photo), Clinical Director for STAT MedEvac, recently received the STARS of Life Award at The Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania (AAP) Leadership Conference. John was recognized as a quintessential leader in quality assurance and patient/provider safety. His work integrating into STAT MedEvac the concepts and philosophy of Just Culture was recognized, as was his work with [...]
STAT MedEvac continues fleet upgrade with three EC135T2e and two EC145
Source: American Eurocopter., 23-Oct-12
STAT MedEvac continues the upgrade of its fleet with the addition of five American Eurocopter twin-engine aircraft – three EC135 T2e helicopters and two EC145 helicopters – which are part of an ongoing strategy at STAT to continually upgrade its fleet with the latest aircraft and the newest technology. STAT MedEvac took delivery of the [...]
Argus awards STAT MedEvac the Platinum Rating at AMTC
Source: ARGUS International, 22-Oct-12
ARGUS International, Inc. (ARGUS) is pleased to present STAT MedEvac with the prestigious ARGUS Platinum Rating at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) 2012. STAT MedEvac is the first Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) operator to achieve the ARGUS Platinum Rating. The Platinum Rating is the highest level of ARGUS Ratings and is awarded only [...]
STAT MedEvac wins second FAA Diamond Award
Source: STAT MedEvac, 12-Jun-12
STAT MedEvac, one of the largest air ambulance services in Pennsylvania, recently received the Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award Certificate of Excellence. This award honors employers and aviation maintenance technicians who take a proactive role in safety training. “The Diamond award is the highest award of its type and recognizes training that exceeds federal requirements,” [...]
Turbomeca delivers 1,000th Arrius 2B engine to STAT MedEvac
Source: Turbomeca, 06-Mar-11
Recently, STAT MedEvac, major EMS operator in the USA, received the 1,000th Arrius 2B engine to power their latest EC 135. Today, STAT Medevac’s fleet is composed of 14 EC 135s and seven EC 145s (Turbomeca Arriel 1E2). All their new airframes will have Turbomeca engines and most of their current fleet has Turbomeca engines. [...]
Laser beamed at Stat MedEvac helicopter
Source: Pittsburgh Live, 15-Oct-10
Someone flashed a green laser at the cockpit of a Stat MedEvac helicopter as it flew over North Huntingdon early Thursday morning, initiating a police search for the culprit.
Lasers pointed at two STAT MedEvac helicopters
Source: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10241/1083560-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml, 30-Aug-10
The FAA was notified after lasers were pointed at two STAT MedEvac that were flying north of the city
Northwestern Pennsylvania medical helicopters on the move
Source: Erie Times-News, 05-Jul-10
EmergyCare has relocated LifeStar to a new base at the Corry-Lawrence Airport in Corry, while Stat MedEvac plans to move one of its helicopters to the Port Meadville Airport in Vernon Township by Aug. 1.
HAI recognizes STAT MedEvac for outstanding safety record
Source: STAT MedEvac, 25-Jun-10
STAT MedEvac was recently recognized by HAI for their outstanding safety record for 2009. The award is given annually by HAI to its regular members who demonstrate an outstanding safety record throughout the year. “We are proud that we have met, and surpassed, the qualifying safety criteria for this award,” said Paul Lhote, Director of [...]
EmergyCare, Stat MedEvac partnership takes to the skies in NW Pennsylvania
08-Dec-09
The union of Erie-based EmergyCare Inc.’s LifeStar program and West Mifflin-based Stat MedEvac program will officially launch on Saturday at 7 a.m., Dan Nakles, manager of business relations and development for Stat MedEvac, said Thursday.
Air Methods Maryland takes over Hagerstown base vacated by Stat MedEvac
Source: Herald-Mail, 21-Nov-09
An air medical transport company based in Colorado began service out of Hagerstown Regional Airport this week, following a several-week gap after STAT MedEvac ended operations there in mid-October.
STAT MedEvac orders 16th EC135 from American Eurocopter
Source: American Eurocopter, 28-Oct-09
STAT MedEvac of West Mifflin, Pa., is continuing expanding its fleet of EC135 helicopters, converting one of three existing options to a firm order. The company has now ordered a total of 16 EC135s. The new aircraft will be delivered in 2010.
STAT MedEvac to end Hagerstown-based operations
Source: Herald Mail, 17-Oct-09
STAT MedEvac will end its Hagerstown-based operations Monday, affecting the availability of helicopters to transport patients in medical emergencies, a company spokesman said.
STAT MedEvac Orders 15th EC135 from American Eurocopter
Source: American Eurocopter, 21-Aug-09
STAT MedEvac of West Mifflin, Pa., has placed an order for its 15th EC135 helicopter. Delivery of the new aircraft is slated for 2010. STAT MedEvac will also soon take delivery of two EC135s ordered in late 2007. In addition to its EC 135s, STAT MedEvac operates six EC 145 helicopters.
Stat Medevac Receives Operator Safety Award for 2008
Source: Vertical, 10-Jul-09
STAT MedEvac was recently recognized by HAI for their outstanding safety record for 2008. The award is given annually by HAI to its regular members who demonstrate an outstanding safety record throughout the year.
STAT MedEvac signs long term simulator training contract with American Eurocopter
Source: American Eurocopter, 09-Apr-09
SkyTrac Systems Chosen by STAT MedEvac for Flight Following and SatCom
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 19-Jan-09
