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National Aviation Day August 19th

Tuesday, August 19th, is National Aviation Day. Established in 1939 by Franklin D. Roosevelt, who issued a presidential proclamation to recognize the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday.

Orville and Wilbur Wright were American aviation pioneers credited with inventing and flying the world’s first successful airplane. Orville’s first flight was made on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It lasted 12 seconds and 120 feet around the site of the Wright Brothers National Memorial in the Outer Banks.

While the brothers were not the first to build and fly experimental aircraft, they were the first to invent aircraft controls. Their breakthrough invention was their creation of a three-axis control system, which enabled the pilot to steer the aircraft effectively and maintain its equilibrium. Their system of aircraft controls made fix-wing powered flight possible and remains standard on airplanes of all kinds.

We’re thankful for […]

National Aviation Day August 19th2025-07-29T08:20:06-04:00

National Wellness Month

 

Every August we celebrate National Wellness Month. Established in 2018, National Wellness Month emphasizes self-care and promotes well-being. The initiative aims to make wellness a priority, encouraging individuals to focus on physical, mental and emotional health through various practices and habits. There are three types of wellness: 

  1. Physical Wellness: Taking care of your body through exercise, proper nutrition, and regular medical check-ups. It’s about feeling good in your body and maintaining energy levels. 
  2. Emotional Wellness: Recognizing and managing your emotions effectively. Emotional wellness involves building resilience, fostering positive relationships, and finding healthy ways to cope with stress. 
  3. Mental Wellness: This pertains to cognitive health and includes aspects such as intellectual growth, creativity, and critical thinking. Engaging in activities that stimulate your mind, like reading or solving puzzles, can enhance mental wellness.

Remember to take a little time for yourself every […]

National Wellness Month2025-07-29T08:12:41-04:00

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 Open2025-08-05T10:45:57-04:00

Employee Profile: Ryan Root

 

Ryan Root RN, PHRN, CFRN

Sr. Professional II Flight Nurse

Years of Service – 1

STATMedEvac 2

  • 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

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

STATMedEvac 2

 

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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