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CEO Update: You play a key role in saving lives (Saskatchewan & Manitoba edition)

April 15, 2016

We’re all familiar with the economic reality in pockets of Western Canada. This slowdown, related to the falling price of oil and a sagging exchange rate, is... Read More...

CEO UpdateFeatures

The Foothills Medical Centre’s helipad is renamed the “Dr. Gregory Powell Helipad,” in recognition of Dr. Powell’s role as founder of STARS.
Speakers include: Hon. Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman
Dr. Gregory Powell
Andrea Robertson, President and CEO of STARS
Shawna Syverson, Senior Operating Officer, Foothills Medical Centre, AHS
Dr. John Meddings, Dean, U of C Cumming School of Medicine

Founder’s name lands on top

April 15, 2016

Thirty years ago, Dr. Greg Powell’s vision for STARS was spurred while working at Foothills Medical Centre. Today, the helipad at that same hospital bears hi... Read More...

Our Team

Board member offers experience and expertise

April 15, 2016

As a skier, Randy Garvey feels a sense of relief knowing that STARS is nearby, whether he’s driving to the slopes or skiing them. “It is comforting to know t... Read More...

Our Team

STARS’ own Karla Slaney breaks down stereotypes in aviation

April 15, 2016

When Karla Slaney was eight years old, a pilot invited her to sit in the cockpit of a Boeing 747 during her family’s vacation to Florida. By the time she return... Read More...

DispatchesFeatures

First board chairman leaves a legacy

April 15, 2016

Donations come to us in different ways. Sometimes, they arrive with fanfare and public celebration. Other times, they are quiet and subtle. Dennis and Donna ... Read More...

Fundraising

Big support for our tiniest patients

April 15, 2016

Most of the time, STARS transfers patients to critical-care hospitals. For our tiniest and sickest patients, however, we bring specialized health-care teams ... Read More...

InnovationMedicineOperations

This tool will save someone’s life

April 15, 2016

Here's how: Our Hamilton T-1 Ventilator is equivalent to one you would find in a hospital intensive care unit. This ensures that patients’ ventilation qual... Read More...

InnovationMedicineOperations

Patient cherishes every moment

April 15, 2016

Like many others, Brodie Godlien views his STARS mission as a turning point. He had celebrated his 19th birthday just three days before the horrific incident... Read More...

Our Patients

Very Important Patients

April 1, 2016

Every day, we hear from patients we’ve carried. Some want to visit the base and peek at the helicopter. Others plan to drop off a note or donation. The majority... Read More...

Our Patients

More than a helicopter

April 1, 2016

The red helicopter responding to the most critical injuries and illnesses is typically what comes to mind when people think of STARS, but it’s the training happ... Read More...

Innovation