KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 14, 2023) – Priority Ambulance is proud to announce that Global Purchasing Manager Carlene Sifford and the Priority Ambulance purchasing team have been named a 2023 Coupa Spendsetter award winner for Smarter Spending at Inspire – the flagship Business Spend Management (BSM) community conference. The annual Spendsetter awards recognize outstanding teams whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for … Read More
Priority Global Purchasing Manager Carlene Sifford to speak at Global COUPA Inspire Conference
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 4, 2023) – Priority OnDemand announces that Global Purchasing Manager Carlene Sifford will be a featured breakout session speaker during the upcoming COUPA Inspire Conference April 11th in Las Vegas. The COUPA Inspire Conference is a global Business Spend Management (BSM) community event uniting supply chain, procurement, finance, IT, and treasury from organizations across the globe. Sifford’s … Read More
Adrienne Huntley Joins Priority OnDemand as Chief People Officer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 13, 2023) – Priority OnDemand is pleased to announce that Adrienne Huntley has joined the company as Chief People Officer. In her new role, Huntley will oversee the enterprise-wide people strategy and culture, recruitment, talent management, employee wellness, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and building development opportunities for advancement. She reports to Chief Executive Officer Bryan Gibson. … Read More
Central EMS Awarded Augusta-Richmond County 911 Emergency Response Zone
AUGUSTA, GA. (March 10, 2023)— Central EMS has been awarded the 911 Emergency Response Zone by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) to provide exclusive 911 emergency ambulance services to the citizens of Augusta-Richmond County. DPH awarded the zone to Central EMS after receiving the Region VI EMS Council’s recommendation. Central EMS will begin operations on or before May … Read More
Priority Ambulance of East Tennessee to Host Paid EMT Academy to Increase EMS Personnel and Support for Cocke County EMS System
COCKE, TN (Mar. 9, 2023)—Priority Ambulance of East Tennessee opened student enrollment today for a paid EMT-Basic certification course for anyone interested in entering the pre-hospital healthcare field and working as an EMT with Priority. The course is a collaborative effort between Priority Ambulance of East Tennessee and Roane State Community College’s continuing education program to promote careers in EMS … Read More
Anderson County EMS & Medshore Ambulance Service Receives System of the Year Award (Category II-Large) at the 2023 South Carolina EMS Symposium
ANDERSON, SC. (March 7, 2023)—The 2023 South Carolina Emergency Care Symposium recognized Anderson County Emergency Medical Services in partnership with Medshore Ambulance Service and AnMed, as the winner of the 2022 System of the Year Award (Category II-Large). The award ceremony was held on Saturday and recognized EMS professionals throughout South Carolina who have gone above and beyond for their … Read More
Baptist Ambulance rolls out 911 telehealth and treat-in-place under new program for TennCare patients
Innovative program will help ease ER overcrowding, generate millions in TennCare savings CORDOVA, Tenn. – Baptist Ambulance announced today that it has begun providing telehealth visits this week to TennCare patients who call 911 with low-acuity injuries or illnesses in Tipton, Obion and Carroll counties under a new TennCare program that allows first responders to treat non-urgent patients on-scene. The … Read More
Priority OnDemand Employee Telehealth Benefit Continues to Roll Out Nationwide with Expert Team of Medical Providers
Priority OnDemand is proud to offer a comprehensive telemedicine program powered by OnDemand Visit as a free benefit to Priority family employees covered by the company’s health insurance plan and their covered dependents. Our telehealth benefit makes it possible for employees to access quick and efficient virtual care and spend less time in doctor offices or urgent care clinics. Currently … Read More
Local EMS Agency Helps Support Ukrainian EMS Crews with Donation of Ambulances and Medical Supplies
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (January 31, 2023)— For LifeCare Medical Transports co-founder Kevin Dillard, answering the call for help extends not only beyond Virginia borders, but also international borders. Dillard recently returned from a humanitarian mission to war-torn Ukraine where LifeCare donated three ambulances, along with donations of medical supplies and a fire engine from multiple local agencies. Dillard along with Clarence … Read More
Seals Ambulance Team Named “EMS Crew of the Quarter” by Franciscan Health
Pair Commended for Response to Patient Suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury “It is what we are trained to do.” Those eight simple words are within the hearts of all first responders, who each day wake up with a commitment to make their communities a better place. While those words might seem simple, the strength and power of the actions … Read More