40 Under 40: Hasieb Lemar (Royal Ambulance – Hayward, CA)

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40 Under 40 nominees were selected based on their contributions to the American Ambulance Association, their employer, state ambulance association, other professional associations, and/or the EMS profession.
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Hasieb Lemar
Chief Operating Officer
Royal Ambulance
Hayward, CA

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Nominated by: Steve Grau (Royal Ambulance – San Leandro, CA)
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Biography:

Hasieb Lemar has been with Royal Ambulance for over 13 years. Hasieb’s experience includes time as a Field EMT, after which he was promoted to Field Training Officer, Operations Supervisor, Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations, and to his current role of Chief Operating Officer. Having risen through the ranks at Royal Ambulance, and being an integral part of the organization’s growth and development, Hasieb has played a critical role in shaping and developing future healthcare leaders with an emphasis on compassionate patient care. Versatile, innovative, and service oriented, Hasieb has a proven track record of successfully driving operational efficiency while maximizing business opportunities and revenue growth. Hasieb earned his degree in Criminal Justice from Cal State Hayward located in Hayward, CA where he grew up and still resides with his wife and daughter.
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Reason for Nomination:

Hasieb Lemar has risen through the ranks at Royal Ambulance, starting as an EMT in 2007, to becoming the first Chief Operating Officer at Royal Ambulance at the young age of 33 in 2019. Hasieb’s impact can’t be understated or expressed in a few short paragraphs. Driven by being a servant leader, he works tirelessly to mentor our growing team of managers and supervisors, cascading his impact to hundreds of young EMTs who serve the Bay Area communities and who have developed to become Nurses, Physicians Assistants, Firefighters, and Doctors.
Hasieb’s legendary work ethic embodies Royal’s organizational core values of being Adaptable, Driven, Engaging, and Empathetic. Hasieb has led Royal’s progressive growth from just a few ambulances running a dozen transports a day to one of California’s premier mobile health care providers, transporting over 65,000 patients a year and earning multiple recognitions as one of INC Magazine’s fastest-growing companies in the United States.

Among many awards, the one most reflective of Hasieb’s leadership is the designation of Royal Ambulance as Best Company to Work For in the US by Modern Healthcare. Hasieb’s focus on employee engagement and career development alongside process improvements and patient experience have produced superior operational, financial, and clinical results.

Hasieb spearheaded the development of Royal’s partnership with the Organ Donor Network West & San Ramon Medical Center in creating the Donor Recovery Intra-Facility Transport (DRIFT) Program. Building the program from the ground up, the team has been able to improve access to donors across Northern California and most importantly reduced precious time to provide life-saving transplants to hundreds of patients. While working with the Organ Donor Network, Hasieb presented at the University of Wisconsin to help launch a pilot program. Since Royal’s own program-launch three years ago, Royal has traveled over 67,000 miles serving the Organ Donor Network. Due to Hasieb’s efforts, countless patients have been given a new chance at a new life.

When Hasieb is not working, he is a dedicated father and husband, who finds time to serve on various committees in his home city of Hayward, including the Keep Hayward Green Task Force. Hasieb also volunteers his time on the Data and Operations Committee for the California Ambulance Association.

Royal Ambulance and the community we serve would not be the same without Haiseb’s leadership. A trusted advisor, mentor, coach, and friend; everyone and anyone who meets Hasieb and has the privilege to work alongside him, feel supported, encouraged and know he has their back no matter what.

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40 Under 40: Adam Parker (Sanford Health – Bismarck, ND)

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40 Under 40 nominees were selected based on their contributions to the American Ambulance Association, their employer, state ambulance association, other professional associations, and/or the EMS profession.
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Adam Parker
Operations Manager
Sanford Health
Bismarck, ND

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Nominated By: Kelly Dollinger (North Dakota EMS Association – Bismarck, ND)

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Biography:

Adam Parker has been involved in North Dakota EMS for over 15 years working for volunteer, private, and hospital-based EMS services. Adam is currently employed by Sanford Health as an Operations Manager overseeing AirMed operations, EMS education and outreach, and a Community Paramedic program. Adam is also a Board Member for the North Dakota EMS Association and serves as Chairman of the Advocacy Committee and Co-chair of the Service Leaders Committee. Adam lives in Bismarck, ND with his wife, Jessica, and two children.

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Reason for Nomination:

As President of the North Dakota EMS Association – I am thrilled to have the opportunity to nominate Adam Parker for consideration in the AAA’s Inaugural Mobile Healthcare 40 Under 40 – due in part to his exceptional and continued rise through the leadership of North Dakota EMS.

Adam’s full-time position is with Sanford Health as the Operations Manager for the Bismarck and Dickinson AirMed bases, as well as the Sanford EMS Department. In his position, Adam oversees the daily and strategic operations for two air medical bases, as well as EMS outreach and education. Adam also spearheaded the creation of the newly developed Community Paramedic program. Currently, Adam supervises over 50 mobile health care professionals including Paramedics, Community Paramedics, Critical Care Paramedics, and Advanced Certified Registered Nurses.

Adam has successfully obtained his Master’s Degree in Business Administration and also completed the Certified Medical Transport Executive course. Adam is always learning and applying what he learns to better himself and the EMS industry.

On top of his busy schedule, Adam serves on the North Dakota EMS Association Board of Directors. Adam serves as the Co-chair of the Service Leader Committee and is currently the Chairperson for the Advocacy Committee. It is in this capacity where Adam has contributed greatly to our EMS Association and the agencies throughout North Dakota. Adam has been instrumental in obtaining Legislative Grant Funding for North Dakota EMS agencies and assisted in developing a formula to determine funding that would allow for as many ambulance services as possible throughout the state. This proved highly contentious, and risked the loss of all state grant funding, but Adam developed a successful strategy and managed the situation extremely well by negotiating with legislators to find a workable agreement. Adam also serves as our State Advocacy Coordinator and Affiliate Advisory Council representative for the NAEMT.

Adam was also instrumental in advancing the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompAct (REPLICA) legislation. This bill successfully passed and North Dakota became the 17th State to be recognized as a REPLICA state.

Adam is very knowledgeable in various aspects of state and local politics, policies, and procedures. Adam is the go-to expert on establishing local taxing districts and he advocates heavily for every ambulance service to establish themselves as a political subdivision, since this is the best way to ensure sustainability in rural areas. Adam freely donates time to meet with and assist ambulance services going through this process as it is very complex and daunting for most rural agencies.

Most recently, Adam has taken it upon himself to educate himself on the inner workings of the Medicare cost data collection process and has contacted every ambulance service selected in the state to ensure they understand what they need to do and has helped them organize themselves to collect the necessary information. Despite Adam’s employer not being selected to submit cost data this year, Adam still gives a lot of his time to ensure that rural ambulance services in North Dakota are successful with this important requirement.

Adam is very generous with this time and freely gives out his phone number and encourages anyone to call if they need help – with anything. There is no doubt that Adam would be of the finest selections for the Inaugural Mobile Healthcare 40 Under 40 in recognition of his contributions to the entire state of North Dakota and the mobile healthcare profession.

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40 Under 40: Adam Heinz (REMSA – Reno, NV)

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40 Under 40 nominees were selected based on their contributions to the American Ambulance Association, their employer, state ambulance association, other professional associations, and/or the EMS profession.
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Adam Heinz
Executive Director Integrated Health
REMSA
Reno, NV

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Nominated By: Alexia Jobson (REMSA – Reno, NV)

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Biography:

Adam Heinz is the Executive Director of Integrated Health for Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) in Reno, Nevada. With an intense focus on leading and engaging teams to provide compassionate, clinically excellent prehospital care, Adam brings 18 years of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experience to the organization. Having progressed in roles from Paramedic to EMS Supervisor, Clinical Development Manager to Director of Clinical Communications, Adam is now responsible for advancing REMSA’s innovative mobile health care projects. Through collaboration with regional partners, regulators, and elected officials, Adam represents the organization on a local, state, and national level. In addition, Adam overs sees REMSA’s clinical division and its Center for Prehospital Education.

Adam is a proud alumnus of the University of Nevada Reno where he earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Currently, Adam is pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in healthcare leadership. In addition to being a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP), Adam is certified as a Nevada State EMS Instructor and as an Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher (AEMD).

Currently, Adam serves on the Clinical Practices and Standards, and Mobile Integrated Health Committees of the National Association of EMS Physicians and was recently invited to be on the board of directors for Well Care Medical and Behavioral Health Clinic in Reno, Nevada.

Having given presentations at the PeaceHealth Neuroscience Clinical Symposium and the American Heart Association’s Annual Regional Conference, Adam is considered a leading thinker and advocate for the prehospital and mobile health care industry.

Adam is a lifelong resident of northern Nevada. Adam and his wife Heather, an emergency department registered nurse, have two children, Ella (4) and Bentley (2). Adam, a self-proclaimed “Disneyphile” speaks conversational French, enjoys international travel, and has an interest in the history of medicine.

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Reason for Nomination:

Passionate, articulate, supportive, confident, organized, honest, loyal, and transformational leader are just some of the ways Adam Heinz is described by his colleagues and the leadership at REMSA. Adam has an unyielding commitment to advancing the EMS industry by innovating, leading, and pursuing excellence. Starting as a Paramedic with REMSA 12 years ago, Adam has progressed through leadership positions to his current role as Executive Director of Integrated Health. Along the way, Adam consistently meets or beats budget objectives for his non-profit, non-tax-subsidized employer, implements forward-looking projects such as Alternative Destination Transport and Alpha/Omega protocols, leads groundbreaking initiatives such as REMSA’s AED drone delivery project. Additionally, Adam engages with front-line providers through educational opportunities, hosting EMS skills competitions, and highlighting exceptional care in the field at the weekly medical leadership meeting.

Adam’s contributions range from volunteering to serve on REMSA’s Employee Wellness Action Committee to the more sizable task of successfully leading REMSA’s Clinical Communications Center through two re-accreditation cycles which resulted in the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) recognizing the center as a mentor for other dispatch agencies interested in seeking accreditation. What’s unique and universally appreciated about Adam is that he approaches all tasks no matter how big or small, with the same vigor and enthusiasm. Adam is trusted to represent REMSA on the Washoe County Health District/District Board of Health, the region’s EMS Oversight Committee, and the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Board. Adam is well respected among his peers in the community and actively builds relationships with community stakeholders and public safety officials.

“Many of the relationships we (REMSA) have with our healthcare partners, co-responding agencies, and community leaders today are a direct result of the framework that Adam has put in place.” – Jason Hatfield, NRP, Clinical Coordinator, hiREMSA

Adam simultaneously displays a seriousness that conveys the importance of EMS work and a playfulness that eases the often heavy tone of EMS work. Adam continues to work patch-to-patch with ground field providers and dispatchers during regular shifts, special events, and when the system needs additional support. Adam is a mentor to staff all throughout the organization and regularly shares complimentary emails highlighting a job well done.

“You can find Adam grabbing a headset to help out in the communications center as well as jumping on an ambulance to run calls which provides an opportunity to engage in the front-line staff experience.” – Sarah Vonarx, Applications Administrator/AEMD, REMSA

Over the last two and a half years, Adam has made a commitment to working closely with the public affairs department to raise awareness about EMS, safety, health, and wellness. Adam now serves as REMSA’s primary on-camera media spokesperson, at-the-ready to assist with interviews on topics that range from flu shots and heat exhaustion to reimbursement, system status management, and the misuse of 911. Adam is a tremendous asset to REMSA as it positions itself as a high-performance, high-value EMS system and the regional mobile health care expert.

Adam has received two official recognitions for outstanding service throughout his career. In 2012 Adam was honored with an Achievement Award in response to the Reno Air Races tragedy which killed 11 people and injured 69 more during a spectator special event. In 2013, Adam was given the Meritorious Award for successfully resuscitating a young fan that suffered cardiac arrest at a University of Nevada Reno sporting event.

Adam is particularly enthusiastic about enhancing the different professions across the EMS and mobile healthcare industry. Adam conceptualized and launched a standardized uniform, badge, and collar brass look for all leadership levels at REMSA. In addition, Adam advocates for accountability across all provider levels and encourages all employees to represent REMSA’s brand proudly and with integrity. Finally, Adam believes that prehospital care and the profession of Paramedicine should be standardized and recognized at the university level.

Adam’s energy, high ethical standards, and intellect inspire people around him to do their best.

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Nominate Your Rising Leaders! 40 Under 40 Due Jan 31

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The American Ambulance Association is seeking nominations for its inaugural Mobile Healthcare 40 Under 40! This is your opportunity to recognize exceptional rising leaders as the future of EMS.

Nomination Instructions

To submit a nomination, please complete the form below. Nominations are due January 31, 2020. Incomplete nominations cannot be considered.

Timeline

Nominations are due January 31, 2020. Incomplete nominations cannot be considered. Honorees will be selected by the AAA Membership Committee and announced in February 2020.

Selection Process & Criteria

Honorees will be selected based ONLY on the information provided in their nomination form. Nominees should have contributed to their organization, state ambulance association, AAA, other professional associations, and/or the EMS profession in an extraordinary way beyond faithful completion of job duties. Please be sure to include detail about the nominee’s impact to date and future promise.

Please note that nominees must be under 41 on December 31, 2020 (meaning that they cannot turn 41 in 2020). No specific job role or title is required for consideration.

Recognition

Honorees will be recognized on the American Ambulance Association’s website and social media platforms. Winners will also receive complimentary registration to the 2020 AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada November 2–4.

Thank you for helping AAA recognize the young leaders of EMS!

2019 AMBY Award Winners Announced

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The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2019 AMBY Awards. The AMBYs highlight excellence in EMS and the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that epitomize  mobile healthcare. The mission of the awards is to showcase creativity and innovation in the ambulance industry by fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation, and a passion for excellence in patient care. This year’s awards will be presented at the Annual Conference & Trade Show Awards Reception on November 5 in Nashville. Please join us in congratulating our 2019 winners!

Clinical Outcome Program

Medic Ambulance Service Inc.
CPR Initiative

Community Impact Program

Advanced Medical Transport
CPR Race to the Top

American Medical Response (Manchester/Nashua, NH)
Safe Station Project

Sunstar Paramedics
Health & Safety Fair

Employee Programs

American Medical Response (Buffalo, NY)
Recruitment/Training Program

Northstar EMS, Inc
Medical Director Engagement Through Technology

Public Relations Campaign

Acadian Ambulance Service
Hometown Hero Initiative

Mecklenburg EMS Agency
Bystander CPR Initiative With Pulsepoint

Once again, join us in celebrating the 2019 winners! Learn more about the AMBYs.

2019 AAA Award Winners Announced

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The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce this year’s award winners. Awards will be presented at the AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show Membership Meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners!

J. Walter Schaefer Award

Dr. John Becknell

The J. Walter Schaefer Award is given annually to an individual whose work in EMS has contributed positively to the advancement of the industry as a whole. Dr. John Becknell has achieved this honor for his lifelong commitment to improving the health and wellness of mobile healthcare professionals.

Robert L. Forbuss Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. John Russell

The Robert L. Forbuss Lifetime Achievement Award is named in honor of the first Executive Director of the American Ambulance Association. It recognizes a volunteer leader who has made a significant long-term impact on the association. your decades of service, commitment, and dedication to the private ambulance industry, the AAA, and its members. Dr. John Russell has achieved this through his many years of service to the AAA as a volunteer leader.

President’s Award

These awards are bestowed by the President to volunteer leaders who have shown commitment to the advancement of the AAA, above and beyond the call of duty.

Wayne Jurecki

The American Ambulance Association is proud to honor Wayne Jurecki with the 2019 President’s Award. Wayne is being honored for his servant leadership and consummate professionalism, and commitment to the AAA.

Gibson McCullagh

The American Ambulance Association is proud to honor Gibson McCullagh with the 2019 President’s Award. Gibson is being honored for his service as a rising mobile healthcare leader who will help shape the future of our industry.

2019 Affiliate of the Year

Stryker

The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to award Stryker with the 2019 Affiliate of the Year Award. Stryker has achieved this honor through their ongoing support of AAA’s educational programs and events.

EMS Partnership of the Year

The Savvik Foundation

The EMS Partnership of the Year Award is given to an organization or individual whose collaboration with the AAA enhances educational programs, legislative priorities, and/or member benefits. The Savvik Foundation has achieved this honor by developing a grant program for small providers to receive cost collection education.

Distinguished Service Award

Aidan V. Camas

AAA Manager of Federal & State Government Affairs Aidan V. Camas is receiving a 2019 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his dedication and commitment to the AAA’s advocacy efforts.

Join us once again in congratulating the 2019 winners! Learn more about the Annual Conference & Trade Show.

 

AAA Honors 107 EMS Professionals at 2019 Stars of Life Awards

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For Immediate Release

AAA HONORS 107 EMS PROFESSIONALS AT 2019 STARS OF LIFE AWARDS

Contact
Amanda Riordan
703-610-9018
ariordan@ambulance.org
www.ambulance.org

Washington, DC,  June 23, 2019– The American Ambulance Association (AAA) celebrated the best and brightest of EMS professionals during its annual Stars of Life celebration June 24-26. At this year’s event, 107 individuals from across the United States and Trinidad & Tobago, were honored as the 2019 Stars of Life. The Stars of Life program pays tribute to the dedication of these heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in our healthcare infrastructure.

During their time in Washington, the Stars of Life recipients, accompanied by executive hosts, met with members of Congress and congressional aides to discuss legislative issues critical to emergency medical services. In addition to honoring the Stars, Representative Terri Sewell of Alabama was recognized as Legislator of the Year for her distinguished service, and 25 United States Senators and Representatives received Legislative Recognition Awards for their support of ambulance services.

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About the American Ambulance Association

Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and nonemergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views prehospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Stars of Life

The Stars of Life program celebrates the contributions of ambulance professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession. Stars of Life honors the dedication of these heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in our healthcare infrastructure. This year, 107 EMS professionals will be honored as the 2019 Stars of Life. Meet the stars at www.stars.ambulance.org.

AAA Mission Statement

The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

2019 AAA Legislative Awards

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The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2019 AAA Legislative Awards, in recognition of their strong advocacy for emergency medical services. Each legislator was chosen for their ongoing dedication to the ambulance services across the United States.

2019 AAA Legislator of the Year

Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL)

2019 AAA Legislative Recognition Award Recipients

Senators

  • Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.
  • Senator Susan M. Collins
  • Senator Chuck Grassley
  • Senator Doug Jones
  • Senator Patrick J. Leahy
  • Senator Pat Roberts
  • Senator Charles E. Schumer
  • Senator Debbie Stabenow
  • Senator Jon Tester
  • Senator John Thune
  • Senator Ron Wyden

Representatives

  • Representative Earl Blumenauer
  • Representative Rosa DeLauro
  • Representative Debbie Dingell
  • Representative Richard Hudson
  • Representative Darin LaHood
  • Representative Markwayne Mullin
  • Representative Richard E. Neal
  • Representative Devin Nunes
  • Representative Steve Scalise
  • Representative Scott Tipton
  • Representative Fred Upton
  • Representative Greg Walden
  • Representative Peter Welch
  • Representative Lee Zeldin

2018 AMBY Award Winners Announced

Written by Jessica Marvin on . Posted in AMBY, Annual Conference & Tradeshow, Awards, Events, Press.

The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 AMBY Awards. The AMBYs highlight excellence in EMS and the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that epitomize AAA members. The mission of the awards is to showcase creativity and innovation in the ambulance industry by fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation and a passion for excellence in patient care. This year’s awards will be presented at the Annual Conference & Trade Show Awards Reception on September 7, 2018. Please join us in congratulating our 2018 winners!

Clinical Outcome Program

Medic Ambulance Service, Inc. | Vallejo, CA

Community Impact Program

NorthStar EMS, Inc. | Tuscaloosa, AL

Employee Programs

Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. | Bakersfield, CA

Innovation in EMS

Priority Ambulance | Knoxville, TN

Mercy Ambulance Service, Inc. | Savannah, GA

Public Relations Campaign

MEDIC EMS Agency | Charlotte, NC

Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. | Bakersfield, CA

Quality Improvement Program

Sunstar Paramedics | Largo, FL

Patient and Employee Safety Program

Priority Ambulance | Knoxville, TN

Once again, join us in celebrating the 2018 winners! Learn more about the AMBYs.

 

2018 AAA Award Winners Announced

Written by AAA Staff on . Posted in Annual Conference & Tradeshow, Awards, Press.

The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce this year’s award winners. Awards will be presented at the AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show Membership Meeting on Friday, September 7, 2018. Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners!

J. Walter Schaeffer Award

Dale Berry
The J. Walter Schaeffer Award is given annually to an individual whose work in EMS has contributed positively to the advancement of the industry as a whole. Dale has achieved this through his many years of commitment and service to the ambulance industry.

Robert L. Forbuss Lifetime Achievement Award

The Honorable Harvey Hall
The Robert L. Forbuss Lifetime Achievement Award is named in honor of the first Executive Director of the American Ambulance Association. It recognizes a volunteer leader who has made a significant long-term impact on the association. your decades of service, commitment, and dedication to the private ambulance industry, the AAA, and its members. The Honorable Harvey Hall has achieved this through his decades of service and dedication to the private ambulance industry, the AAA, and its members.

President’s Award

Jonathan Washko
These awards are bestowed by the President to volunteer leaders who have shown commitment to the advancement of the AAA, above and beyond the call of duty. This year, Jonathan Washko is being honored for being an outstanding volunteer who has worked tirelessly to advance high performance EMS.

2018 Affiliates of the Year

JEMS
The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to award JEMS Magazine with the 2018 Affiliate of the Year Award. JEMS has achieved this honor through their support of AAA’s programs and services as our media partner.

Solutions Group
The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to award Solutions Group with the 2018 Affiliate of the Year Award. Solutions Group has achieved this honor through their support of AAA’s educational programs and events.

EMS Partnership of the Year

The American Hospital Association
The EMS Partnership of the Year Award is given to an organization or individual whose collaboration with the AAA enhances educational programs, legislative priorities, and/or member benefits. The American Hospital Association has achieved this honor through their support of our 2018 legislative priority.

Distinguished Service Award

Amanda Riordan
AAA Vice President of Member Services Amanda Riordan is receiving a 2018 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her dedication and commitment to advancing AAA’s programs and services.

Join us once again in congratulating the 2018 winners! Learn more about the Annual Conference & Trade Show.

AAA To Honor 100 EMS Professionals at 2018 Stars of Life

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For Immediate Release

AAA TO HONOR 100 EMS PROFESSIONALS AT 2018 STARS OF LIFE

 

Contact
 Amanda Riordan
703-610-9018
ariordan@ambulance.org
www.ambulance.org

Washington, DC,  May 25, 2018– The American Ambulance Association (AAA) will celebrate the best and brightest of EMS professionals during its annual Stars of Life celebration June 11–13. At this year’s event, 100 individuals from across the United States, will be honored as the 2018 Stars of Life. The Stars of Life program pays tribute to the dedication of these heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in our healthcare infrastructure.

This year’s distinguished recipients are:

AAA President Mark Postma notes, “EMS professionals work tirelessly to provide life-saving health care every day across our nation. We are proud of the positive impact this year’s Stars of Life recipients have made within their communities and for the profession.”

During their time in Washington, the Stars of Life recipients, accompanied by executive hosts, will meet with members of Congress and congressional aides to discuss legislative issues critical to emergency medical services. In addition to honoring the Stars, Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan will be recognized as Legislator of the Year for her distinguished service, and 34 United States Senators and Representatives will receive Legislative Recognition Awards for their support of ambulance services.

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About the American Ambulance Association

Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and nonemergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views prehospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Stars of Life 

The Stars of Life program celebrates the contributions of ambulance professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession. Stars of Life honors the dedication of these heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in our healthcare infrastructure. This year, 100 EMS professionals will be honored as the 2018 Stars of Life. Meet the stars at www.stars.ambulance.org.

AAA Mission Statement

The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Senator Debbie Stabenow Named Legislator of the Year

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For Immediate Release

Senator Debbie Stabenow To Receive Highest Legislative Honor From American Ambulance Association

To Be Recognized As AAA Legislator of the Year

Contact
Amanda Riordan
703-610-9018
ariordan@ambulance.org
www.ambulance.org

Washington, DC – The American Ambulance Association (AAA) will honor Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan with its Legislator of the Year Award in appreciation of her advocacy for emergency medical services.

Senator Stabenow is invited to receive this honor at the AAA’s Annual Stars of Life Recognition Ceremony on June 11 in Washington, D.C.

The Stars of Life program celebrates the contributions of ambulance professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession. The Stars of Life program pays tribute to the dedication of these heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in our healthcare infrastructure. This year, 100 EMS professionals will be honored as 2018 Stars of Life. In addition to Senator Stabenow’s recognition as 2018 Legislator of the Year, 34 United States Senators and Representatives will receive Legislative Recognition Awards for their support of ambulance services.

Senator Stabenow was selected for the Legislator of the Year Award in thanks for leading the effort in the United States Senate that secured a five-year extension of the Medicare ambulance temporary add-on increases of 2% urban and 3% urban and the super rural bonus payment. Senator Stabenow also ensured that other key provisions for the industry were included in the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Senator Stabenow continues to go above and beyond to ensure that EMS in Michigan and across the country, receive sustainable reimbursement.

AAA President Mark Postma notes, “Senator Stabenow has been a trusted advocate for health care and emergency medical services, both in Michigan and across our country. The AAA is proud to present her with the distinction of Legislator of the Year Award.”

Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000, Senator Stabenow is the Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Center, and Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, and bipartisan Senate Manufacturing Caucus.

In recognition of her ongoing service to the ambulance services of the United States, AAA is proud to call Senator Stabenow our Legislator of the Year.

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About the American Ambulance Association

Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and nonemergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views prehospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Stars of Life

The Stars of Life program celebrates the contributions of ambulance professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession. Stars of Life honors the dedication of these heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in our healthcare infrastructure. This year, 100 EMS professionals will be honored as the 2018 Stars of Life. Meet the stars at www.stars.ambulance.org.

AAA Mission Statement

The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

2017 AMBY Winner: St. Charles County Ambulance

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St. Charles County Ambulance Named 2017 AMBY Award Winner

Contact: Jessica Marvin
Telephone: 703-610-9018
Email: jmarvin@ambulance.org

Washington, DC– McLean, VA — The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has named St. Charles County Ambulance a recipient of the 2017 AMBY Award in the Community Impact Program category. Each year, the AMBYs highlight excellence in EMS and the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that epitomize AAA members.

St. Charles County Ambulance is being recognized with an AMBY Award for the community impact program they developed to combat the opioid epidemic in their region. Their efforts began with a public awareness campaign and evolved into a robust effort focusing on three core areas: public education and awareness, referral and treatment, and training/resources for patients and families struggling with addiction.

Representatives from St. Charles County Ambulance will receive their AMBY at the AAA Awards Reception during the 2017 Annual Conference & Tradeshow in Las Vegas.

The mission of the AMBY Awards is to showcase creativity and innovation in the ambulance industry by fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation and a passion for excellence in patient care. For additional information about the AMBY Awards or how to submit a nomination for next year, visit https://ambulance.org/amby-awards/

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About the American Ambulance Association
Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and non-emergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views pre-hospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

2017 AMBY Winner: Medic Ambulance Service, Inc.

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Medic Ambulance Service, Inc. Named 2017 AMBY Award Winner

Contact: Jessica Marvin
Telephone: 703-610-9018
Email: jmarvin@ambulance.org

Washington, DC– McLean, VA — The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has named Medic Ambulance Service, Inc.  (California), a recipient of the 2017 AMBY Award in the Public Relations Campaign category. Each year, the AMBYs highlight excellence in EMS and the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that epitomize AAA members.

Medic Ambulance Service is being recognized with an AMBY Award in recognition of the Robbin Mackbee EMS Youth Academy. The program, which is named in honor of a local hero who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, sets the goal of transforming its at-risk cadets from coping with a challenging present into moving towards a dignified future.

Representatives from Medic Ambulance Service will receive their AMBY at the AAA Awards Reception during the 2017 Annual Conference & Tradeshow in Las Vegas.

The mission of the AMBY Awards is to showcase creativity and innovation in the ambulance industry by fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation and a passion for excellence in patient care. For additional information about the AMBY Awards or how to submit a nomination for next year, visit https://ambulance.org/amby-awards/

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About the American Ambulance Association
Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and non-emergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views pre-hospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

2017 AMBY Winner: Sunstar Paramedic

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Sunstar Paramedics Named 2017 AMBY Award Winner

Contact: Jessica Marvin
Telephone: 703-610-9018
Email: jmarvin@ambulance.org

Washington, DC– McLean, VA — The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has named Sunstar Paramedics a recipient of the 2017 AMBY Award in the Public Relations Campaign category. Each year, the AMBYs highlight excellence in EMS and the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that epitomize AAA members.

Sunstar Paramedics is being recognized with an AMBY Award in recognition of their process improvement program for new hires. The program identified the need to streamline the pre-hire process, improve the quality of training of the new EMTs and Paramedics, and provide the Field Training Officers (FTO) with more leadership skills and abilities.

Representatives from Sunstar Paramedics will receive their AMBY at the AAA Awards Reception during the 2017 Annual Conference & Tradeshow in Las Vegas.

The mission of the AMBY Awards is to showcase creativity and innovation in the ambulance industry by fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation and a passion for excellence in patient care. For additional information about the AMBY Awards or how to submit a nomination for next year, visit https://ambulance.org/amby-awards/

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About the American Ambulance Association
Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and non-emergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views pre-hospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

2017 AMBY Winner: Porter EMS

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Porter EMS Named 2017 AMBY Award Winner

Contact: Jessica Marvin
Telephone: 703-610-9018
Email: jmarvin@ambulance.org

Washington, DC– McLean, VA — The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has named Porter EMS a recipient of a 2017 AMBY Award. Each year, the AMBYs highlight excellence in EMS and the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that epitomize AAA members.

Porter EMS is being recognized with an AMBY Award for the development of charitable giving and engagement programs that strengthened the Porter County, Indiana community. Representatives from Porter EMS will receive their AMBY at the AAA Awards Reception during the 2017 Annual Conference & Tradeshow in Las Vegas.

The mission of the AMBY Awards is to showcase creativity and innovation in the ambulance industry by fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation and a passion for excellence in patient care. For additional information about the AMBY Awards or how to submit a nomination for next year, visit https://ambulance.org/amby-awards/

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About the American Ambulance Association
Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and non-emergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views pre-hospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

2017 AMBY Winner: MEDIC EMS Agency

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MEDIC EMS Agency Named 2017 AMBY Award Winner

Contact: Jessica Marvin
Telephone: 703-610-9018
Email: jmarvin@ambulance.org

Washington, DC– McLean, VA — The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has named MEDIC EMS Agency (North Carolina) a recipient of two 2017 AMBY Awards. Each year, the AMBYs highlight excellence in EMS and the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that epitomize AAA members.

MEDIC EMS Agency is being recognized with AMBY Awards in the Employee Programs and Quality Improvement Programs categories. MEDIC EMS achieved the Employee Programs honor through the creation of the Night of Honor event, which recognized more than 400 employees, friends, family members and survivors. In the Quality Improvement Programs category, MEDIC EMS demonstrated excellence through an employee-led program to revamp its ambulance design.

Representatives from MEDIC EMS Agency will receive their AMBY at the AAA Awards Reception during the 2017 Annual Conference & Tradeshow in Las Vegas.

The mission of the AMBY Awards is to showcase creativity and innovation in the ambulance industry by fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation and a passion for excellence in patient care. For additional information about the AMBY Awards or how to submit a nomination for next year, visit https://ambulance.org/amby-awards/.

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About the American Ambulance Association
Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and non-emergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views pre-hospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

2017 AMBY Winner: NorthStar EMS, Inc.

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NorthStar EMS, Inc. Named 2017 AMBY Award Winner

Contact: Jessica Marvin
Telephone: 703-610-9018
Email: jmarvin@ambulance.org

Washington, DC– McLean, VA — The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has named NorthStar EMS, Inc. a recipient of the 2017 AMBY Award in the Community Impact Program category. Each year, the AMBYs highlight excellence in EMS and the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit that epitomize AAA members.

NorthStar EMS is being recognized with an AMBY Award for the community impact program they developed to spread awareness through a monthly EMS segment with a local television station. The topics covered each month had the goal of providing education on injury and illness prevention. These segments reached 55,000 people each month according to Nielsen ratings, and strengthened NorthStar’s connection with the community they serve.

Representatives from NorthStar EMS, Inc. will receive their AMBY at the AAA Awards Reception during the 2017 Annual Conference & Tradeshow in Las Vegas.

The mission of the AMBY Awards is to showcase creativity and innovation in the ambulance industry by fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation and a passion for excellence in patient care. For additional information about the AMBY Awards or how to submit a nomination for next year, visit https://ambulance.org/amby-awards/

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About the American Ambulance Association
Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and non-emergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views pre-hospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

2017 Distinguished Service Award

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Contact: Jessica Marvin
Telephone: 703-610-9018
Email: jmarvin@ambulance.org

AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION HONORS JAMIE PAFFORD-GRESHAM AND SHAWN BAIRD WITH THE 2017 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Washington, DC– McLean, VA — The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to award Jamie Pafford-Gresham and Shawn Baird with the 2017 Distinguished Service Awards.

The Distinguished Service Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to the advancement of the AAA. Jamie and Shawn have achieved this distinction through their dedication, passion, and commitment in support of AAA’s Legislative Priorities.

AAA President Mark Postma noted, “Jamie and Shawn have been steadfast in their service on behalf of the AAA. We are proud to celebrate their contributions and achievements to the AAA and our industry by presenting them with Distinguished Service Awards for 2017.”

Shawn and Jamie will be presented with the Distinguished Service Award at the AAA Annual Conference and Tradeshow Awards Reception on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. This event is the premier event for leaders in the ambulance industry, featuring world-class education, networking, and cutting-edge technology.

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About the American Ambulance Association
Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and non-emergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views prehospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

2017 Affiliate of the Year Award

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Contact: Jessica Marvin
Telephone: 703-610-9018
Email: jmarvin@ambulance.org

AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION HONORS REV WITH THE 2017 AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Washington, DC– McLean, VA — The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to award REV with the 2017 Affiliate of the Year Award.

The Affiliate of the Year Award is given to the vendor who supports the programs of the association. REV has achieved this honor through their support of AAA’s programs and services including our 2017 Legislative Priorities.

AAA President Mark Postma noted, “REV has been an outstanding supporter of the AAA’s programs and services over this past year. It is an honor to celebrate their contributions to the AAA and our industry by presenting them with the Affiliate of the Year Award for 2017.”

Representatives for REV will be presented the Affiliate of the Year Award at the AAA Annual Conference and Tradeshow Awards Reception on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. This event is the premier event for leaders in the ambulance industry, featuring world-class education, networking, and cutting-edge technology.

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About the American Ambulance Association
Founded in 1979, the AAA represents hundreds of ambulance services across the United States that participate in emergency and nonemergency care and medical transportation. The Association serves as a voice and clearinghouse for ambulance services, and views prehospital care not only as a public service, but also as an essential part of the total public health care system.

AAA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Ambulance Association is to promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve.

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