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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Air Medical Today Episode 34 - November 3, 2020 EPNetwork

Episode 34 - An Interview of Michael Christianson, the Senior Executive Director of Sanford Air Transportation headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I talk to Mike about the history of Sanford AirMed including previous programs, how their program is organized for both their clinical and aviation services, aircraft and bases, the corporate aviation division, COVID-19, and the Maverick Air Center FBO.

Mike has been the directing the program since 2008. He started as a Fixed Wing Pilot, Chief Flight Instructor, and Check Airman. Previous to Sanford, Mike was a pilot with Great Lakes Aviation / United Express. He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota in psychology and sociology for his undergraduate degree and in administrative studies for his masters.


Listen to the Audio Podcast Here: Air Medical Today™ Episode 34

Watch the Video Podcast Here: Air Medical Today™ Episode 34

 

Michael Christianson
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Introduction:

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Michael Christianson


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Air Medical Today Episode 33 - August 23, 2020 EPNetwork

Episode 33 - An Interview of Andrea Robertson, the CEO of STARS in Canada. I talk to Andrea about the history of STARS, their program services, air medical services in Canada, and COVID-19.

Andrea has been the President & CEO of STARS since March 2012. She served as the Chief Operating Officer from June 2011. Before joining STARS Andrea held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Alberta Health Services. She is a board member of the Calgary Airport Authority and the CP Railway. In 2014 Andrea was awarded and recognized as one of the Top Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network. She has degrees from the University of Calgary and Central Michigan University. Andrea also holds an Executive Fellowship from Wharton.

Listen Here: Air Medical Today™ Episode 33
  

Andrea Robertson, President & CEO of STARS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction:
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Andrea Robertson


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Air Medical Today™ Episode 32 July 22, 2020 EPNetwork

Episode 32 - An Interview of Maura Hughes, the CEO of Boston MedFlight. In the podcast we talk about the history of Boston MedFlight as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit consortium air medical program, the development of the FAA Part 135 Certificate, the type of aircraft they fly, their critical care ground ambulances, their team configuration, the impact of COVID-19, their philanthropy program, and their memberships in ACCT, AAMS and AMOA.

Boston MedFlight is in their 35th year of operation and they recently passed the 80,000 patient transport milestone. Maura has been the CEO since 2016 and served as the CFO before that from 1998.

Listen Here: Air Medical Today™ Episode 32
 

Maura Hughes, CEO Boston MedFlight




















Introduction:
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Air Medical Today LinkedIn Page
EPNetwork Website

Update and Feedback:

E-Mail Address and Telephone Number to Become a Sponsor or Leave Feedback:webmaster@airmedtoday.com / 612-367-6052

Maura Hughes

Dr. Suzanne Wedel Legacy Society
Boston MedFlight Wikipedia Page
Boston MedFlight Webpage
Association of Critical Care Transport Webpage
Association of Air Medical Services Webpage
Air Medical Operators Association Webpage
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Stanley Reeves, Musician and Podcast Theme Music Author

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Air Medical Today™ Episode 31 - June 10, 2020 EPNetwork

Episode 31 -An Interview of Mr. Brian Shaw, the President of the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride. Brian talks about the history of the ride and the special plans for the 20th Anniversary rides in 2020, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Brian's full-time work is with the Emergency Medical Service Institute as the Deputy Director and they oversea EMS Operations for the Pennsylvania Department of Health in 16 counties. This includes 300 licensed EMS Agencies. He served as a part-time flight paramedic with STAT Medevac from 1995 to 2008 and is a graduate of Youngstown State University in Allied Health and Criminal Justice. Mr. Shaw's office is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 Listen Here: Air Medical Today™ Episode 31

Brian Shaw - NEMSMBR East Coast Ride 2019
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Introduction:
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Brian Shaw
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National EMS Memorial Bike Ride Website
Emergency Medical Service Institute Website

Stanley Reeves, Musician and Podcast Theme Music Author

Monday, June 1, 2020

Air Medical Today™ Episode 30 - May 30, 2020 EPNetwork

Episode 30 - An interview of Mr. Jonathan Bundt regarding Post Traumatic Stress with COVID-19 and George Floyd's death at the hands of the Minneapolis Police. Jonathan is an Organizational Consultant and Trainer with his own company called Masa Consulting since 1993. He has degrees in Child Psychology and Jewish Studies, Counseling and Psychotherapy, and course work in Human Resource Development and Counseling Psychology. Mr. Bundt has been an Employee Assistance Program Counselor; Stress Team Member with the American Red Cross; Psychology Consultant at the Alfred Adler Graduate School; a Behavior Scientist Consultant with the Minneapolis Police Department SWAT Team; and a private practice Psychotherapist.

Mr. Bundt will be speaking at the Air Medical Transport Conference in November 2020. His topic will be "Building organizational strength from within: Operationalizing comprehensive support systems and utilizing mental health professionals".

 Listen Here: Air Medical Today™ Episode 30

Jonathan W. Bundt
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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Air Medical Today™ Episode 29 - March 24, 2020 EPNetwork

COVID-19 and what a number of air medical programs are doing during this very challenging pandemic. The purpose of the podcast is forprograms to learn from each other.  Fifteen programs were reached out toand interviews with five of them were completed on Monday, March 23, 2020. Thiswas due to many individuals being in the thick of the epidemic and not being able to take the time when they needed to be focused at their programs. An infectious disease specialist was also interviewed to provide some background on COVID-19.

 Listen Here: Air Medical Today™ Episode 29




Introduction:
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E-Mail Address and Telephone Number to Leave Feedback:webmaster@airmedtoday.com / 612-367-6052

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Thanks to:

Tom Allenstein, President and CEO of MedFlight and MedCare of Ohio
Jim Houser, Senior Director of Medical Operations of STAT MedEvac
Dr. Frank Guyette, Medical Director of STAT MedEvac
Dr. Timothy Burke, Retired Infectious Disease Specialist
Jeff Richey, Interim Executive Director of Airlift Northwest
Kolby Kolbet, Vice President of Clinical Operations of Life Link III
Tom Judge, CEO of Life Flight of Maine


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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Air Medical Today™ Episode 28 - February 11, 2020 - EPNetwork

Episode 28 - An interview of Dr. Dan Hankins, who before retiring 3 years ago, was the Medical Director for Gold Cross Ambulance and Mayo One Air Ambulance now all called Mayo Ambulance. He also just completed a three-year appointment as the Public Representative on the board of the Association of Air Medical Services. Dr. Hankins also served as the AAMS President, now called Chair, from 2009-2011.

 Listen Here: Air Medical Today™ Episode 28

Dan Hankins, MD

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Update and Feedback:

E-Mail Address and Telephone Number to Leave Feedback:webmaster@airmedtoday.com / 612-367-6052

Make Sure Your Program or Service's Facebook Page is in the Favorites Tab at the Air Medical Today Facebook Page

Eroe Podcast Network Facebook Page
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An interview of Dr. Dan Hankins, who before retiring 3 years ago, was the Medical Director for Gold Cross Ambulance and Mayo One Air Ambulance now all called Mayo Ambulance. He also just completed a three-year appointment as the Public Representative on the board of the Association of Air Medical Services. Dr. Hankins also served as the AAMS President, now called Chair, from 2009-2011.


Stanley Reeves, Musician and Podcast Theme Music Author
Stanley Reeves Facebook Page
Stanley Reeves Twitter Page