Ron Diller arrived at a rural hospital looking to treat his sudden and severe back pain.
But during the medical examination, Diller collapsed and went into c... Read More...
The STARS Emergency Link Centre is catching attention in the mapping world.
Thanks to our unique use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) products from d... Read More...
Ever been on a helicopter? If not, you could be surprised to learn your donated blood might have been.
Such was the reaction from a bevy of donors contributi... Read More...
Night vision goggles provide pilots with increased situational awareness at night, which enhances safety and allows us to fly in more difficult terrain, such as... Read More...
When a patient’s life is at risk, timely training can make all the difference. Tianna Langelotz knows this first-hand, recalling the day she faced severe respir... Read More...
In early February, a man collapsed in his home, following a stroke. When paramedics arrived, they knew time was of the essence if the patient was going to recov... Read More...
Meet Lucina. Lucina is a state-of-the-art childbirth simulator and the newest member of our human patient simulator (HPS) family. Like other simulators, Lucina ... Read More...
The most important piece of equipment carried on board a STARS helicopter may not be a ventilator or a cardiac monitor – it may just be the radio. For both the ... Read More...
Albertans witnessed tornadoes, torrential rain and thunderstorms pummel the prairies this summer. Many of our pilots kept an eye on the wacky weather from the c... Read More...
When STARS crews respond to a call for a critically ill or injured patient, time is of the essence. Thanks to the i-STAT Point of Care system, a handheld portab... Read More...
