- Protect Latchkey Kids By Planning For Safety
08.25.10
Greenwood Village, Colo., August 25, 2010 – The United States Census Bureau estimates that as many as 10 million children are left home alone every afternoon, every day of the week. Many children find themselves in this situation after school while waiting for their parents to return home from work. As children return to school this fall, American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance service urges parents to keep their “latchkey” youngsters safe.
- AMR Appoints Leading EMS Physician as New Chief Medical Officer
07.26.10
Greenwood Village, Colo. (July 26, 2010)—American Medical Response (AMR) today announced the appointment of Edward Racht, M.D. to the newly created position of Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Racht has been an emergency medical services physician and educator for more than 20 years. A widely recognized leader and frequent keynote speaker, Dr. Racht received his medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Racht will join AMR effective September 20, 2010.
- AMR Medics Offers Tips to Prevent Water Sport Accidents
07.21.10
As more people head out to enjoy water sports across the nation, paramedics offer tips to keep you safe
Greenwood Village, Colo., July 21, 2010 – With hot summer weather comes an increase in activity in area waters. Paramedics with American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance service offer the following tips to help boaters, swimmers and divers prevent water sport accidents.
- American Medical Response Wins Second International Stevie® Award
07.14.10
Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 14, 2010) – American Medical Response (AMR) has won a 2010 International Stevie® Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year in North America. The award is presented by the International Business Awards, the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business. The award is the second consecutive International Stevie for AMR. The company won the award in 2009 for its Home for the Holiday program.
- AMR Paramedics Offer Heat Safety Tips
07.06.10
As heatwave moves across Eastern U.S., paramedics provides tips to stay safe.