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Welcome our new Hires June 2025

 

Kicking off the week with a newsworthy announcement, or five! We’re excited to introduce you to the new members of the STAT MedEvac staff! 

 

Left to right 

  • Lauren Clark (Flight Nurse ME 18)
  • Sean Duchemin (Flight Medic ME 10)
  • Courtney James (Flight Medic ME 12)
  • Ryan Drucker (Flight Medic ME 13)
  • Jeff Pizillo (Flight Medic ME 9) 
Welcome our new Hires June 20252025-06-23T07:02:24-04:00

STAT Store is Open

We’re excited to share with you that the STAT MedEvac store is officially open!

To purchase merchandise, please click on the STORE tab from the top of the STAT MedEvac website. It will take you to our “MyCintas” store page.

While on this page, you will go through the steps shown in the picture above. You must register/create an account on the website to purchase items; Once you’re registered/created an account, you will be able to purchase items.

Helpful Hints: 

  • Take note of 2 codes at the bottom of the page, you will need these during your registration process: Account Number: 76573750001 – Zip Code: 60638 
  • Once your account is created, you will see a box attributing STAT MedEvac to an Illinois mailing address. This is not SPAM. This is the address of Cintas, our store supplier.
  • All store items […]
STAT Store is Open2025-06-18T09:08:10-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Research Effects of Sleep Patterns on EMS Professionals

Dr. Daniel Patterson is a clinician-scientist who studies safety in emergency care settings with special emphasis on safety culture, fatigue, shift work, sleep health, teamwork, medical errors and adverse events, and clinician injury in the prehospital EMS setting.  He reviews the details of his work on this episode of the AirPod.

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STAT MedEvac Airpod – Research Effects of Sleep Patterns on EMS Professionals2025-05-28T09:38:44-04:00

Employee Profile: Ryan Root

 

Ryan Root RN, PHRN, CFRN

Sr. Professional II Flight Nurse

Years of Service – 1

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  • Ryan has worked in EMS for 16 years.
  • He ran the half marathon last year with a pace of 8:30/mile!
  • His two favorite vacations are a toss-up between snowmobiling in Yellowstone and Maui.
  •  Ryan did ER travel nursing for 2 years and his favorite assignments were in Philadelphia.
  •  He’s been married for 7 years, and they have a dog named Maple.
Employee Profile: Ryan Root2025-04-15T11:34:30-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Brian Shaw, Deputy Director, EMS West

As an experienced field provider and now a regional administrator, Brian Shaw, Deputy Director of the EMS West regional office has seen the EMS systems and profession from all sides. As Brian prepares to accept the role of Executive Director, what does he see in the future for the profession?  Brian is fresh off the 2025 annual EMS educational symposium at 7 Springs with insights.

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Brian Shaw, Deputy Director, EMS West2025-04-25T09:58:22-04:00

National Donate Life Month

In April we recognize National Donate Life Month. Every nine minutes someone joins the national transplant waiting list in the United States. Unfortunately, every day we lose 17 people on that list as they pass away waiting for an organ. It’s truly a sad statistic, but there is hope, thanks to organ donors.

Living donation is a transplant option that can reduce wait times on the transplant waiting list and save lives with those who are in end-stage liver or kidney failure. The liver has the unique ability to regrow in just a few months, giving both the donor and the recipient a fully functioning liver. In addition, we may be born with two kidneys, but our body is capable of living with only one, giving a fighting chance to a patient in need.

One final statistic, on average, […]

National Donate Life Month2025-04-09T14:18:58-04:00

Employee Profile: Nicholas Podlogar

Nicholas Podlogar, BA, FP-C, NRP

Years of service – 2.5

Sr. Professional Flight Paramedic II

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Fun Facts: 

  • Nicholas has been in EMS for 14 years, starting as a first aid volunteer when he was 14!
  • Other than being in the skies, his other passion is education. Nicholas has developed difficult airway courses, taught continuing education courses, and during COVID, he taught hundreds of hours of online EMS education, mainly from his kitchen in Mount Washington.  Nicholas and Zoom are intimately familiar with each other!
  • He is currently enrolled in a Master’s program for Public Safety Leadership and Administration and will be graduating in May!
  • Nicholas loves to travel (mainly eating his way through the world, actually). He’s been to 5 countries, 20 states, and the US Virgin Islands. He’s tried more unique foods than he can […]
Employee Profile: Nicholas Podlogar2025-04-02T15:02:03-04:00

Employee Profile: Jennifer Mummey

 

Jennifer Mummey NRP, FP-C

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 
Employee Profile: Jennifer Mummey2025-03-16T20:45:22-04:00

2024 Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service

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!

2024 Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service2025-03-12T19:09:14-04:00

Randall A Ott Obituary

Our hearts are heavy this week with the passing of one of our own, Randall Ott, after a brief battle with cancer. Randy dedicated many years of his life in service to the critically ill or injured, including working for STAT MedEvac out of Youngstown. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, as well as his STAT MedEvac family. He will truly be missed.
Randall A Ott Obituary2025-03-12T19:23:52-04:00
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