Jesse, Emily, Marjorie, and Dale's Story

Jesse, Emily, Marjorie, and Dale's Story

Lebanon firefighters Jesse McPherson and Emily Reynolds were focused on getting stroke patient Marjorie Bottorff safely to Atrium Medical Center when the driver of a pickup truck swerved in front of their ambulance, flipping it on its side and injuring everyone inside. Marjorie’s husband, Dale, who was in the front seat of the ambulance, experienced minor injuries, but Jesse, Emily, and Marjorie were severely injured. Although they were strangers at the time of the accident, Jesse and Emily have formed a close bond with Marjorie and Dale.

Dr. B's Moments - Clarity and Expectations

Dr. B's Moments - Clarity and Expectations

Dr. Marc Belcastro discusses ways to create clarity for patients and how to properly set and manage expectations.

Elyse Weber, PA - Lifestages Centers for Women

Elyse Weber, PA - Lifestages Centers for Women

Elyse Weber, PA, provides insight on why she became a PA and it is important to her that her patients have access to care at multiple locations.

Brittany Mathais, PA - Lifestages Centers for Women

Brittany Mathais, PA - Lifestages Centers for Women

Brittany Mathais, PA, discusses how her mom a nurse drove her ambition to medicine, as well as her philosophy of care with her patients and her ability to create a great atmosphere where patients can talk about difficult subjects, to discuss them and to treat them.

CPAP Presentation - EMS Education

CPAP Presentation - EMS Education

CareFlight Air and Mobile Services and the EMS Center of Excellence now offer educational webinars, so you can earn CEs at your own pace whenever it's convenient for you. This webinar is on CPAP.

Dr. B's Moments - Acknowledge

Dr. B's Moments - Acknowledge

Dr. Marc Belcastro discusses ways to create moments with your patients, focusing on acknowledging the patients or the visitors in the room beyond the clinical.

Dr. B's Moments - The Introduction

Dr. B's Moments - The Introduction

Dr. Marc Belcastro discusses ways to create moments with your patients, focusing on courtesy and respect, especially as it pertains to the introduction.

Chris' Story: 'We Are So Blessed'

Chris' Story: 'We Are So Blessed'

Chris’s family didn’t know if he would live to meet his soon-to-be-born child after a horrific car crash left him with a serious head injury and spinal and other fractures. After surgeries and intensive rehabilitation at Miami Valley Hospital, though, he’s home and relearning how to live. His family says, “We are so blessed.”

Angela's Story: 'I'm Still Me'

Angela's Story: 'I'm Still Me'

After a serious car crash, Angela arrived at Miami Valley Hospital via CareFlight because she was seriously burned, along with having spinal fractures. Despite an amputation and other surgeries, she’s on the path to regaining her independence so she can become a hospital case worker and her grandson’s “best buddy.”

Dr. B's Moments - Video #1

Dr. B's Moments - Video #1

Dr. Marc Belcastro discusses enhancing the patient experience by focusing on building relationships between the physician and patient.

Mike's Story: Racing Once Again

Mike's Story: Racing Once Again

What seemed to be routine broken ribs from a racing accident ended up causing severe pulmonary problems for Mike, a veteran dirt-bike rider. When he awoke at 3 a.m. and couldn’t breathe, walk, or talk, he went by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital for rib plating surgery. Today, Mike’s back to racing, mountain biking, and working out.

Shane's Story: Determined to Walk Again

Shane's Story: Determined to Walk Again

When Shane, a Coldwater High School football player, was hit after catching a pass, he couldn’t get up. Flown by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital, Shane learned he had a spinal cord injury and a 20 percent chance of walking again. Through sheer grit — and with strong support — Shane is making great progress toward his goal of walking on his own.