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Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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The weather was just perfect at Creve Coeur Heroes Day. Photos courtesy of Iva Johnson.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Sunday, June 24, 2018
Thank you to Inked Entertainment Events, MPSI Security Inc., for having us out at Tailgate N' Tallboys this weekend. We...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Monday, June 18, 2018
Justin Ploog and Collin Dunn are providing Medical Standby Coverage today at the Microbrew 6K and 1 mile race in Moline, IL today. Photos courtesy of Justin Ploog.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, June 16, 2018
RiverMedic1 is putting in nighttime hours due to the increased number of boats on the water this weekend. Let’s all enjoy the weekend together safely! Photo courtesy of Carson Smith.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, June 15, 2018
The ResQPump by ZOLL EMS and Fire is part of our award-winning "Race to the Top" strategy to save more lives than ever...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Great work, Peoria Heights Police Department and Peoria Heights Fire Department friends!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, June 8, 2018
A medical study has shown the system improves by almost 50 percent one-year survival from out-of-hospital, non-traumatic...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, June 7, 2018
CPR/AED Awareness Week continues! Please visit us at Sonic for free CPR and AED training between noon and 2 p.m. today....
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, June 7, 2018
LIFE SAVING DEVICES: 20 new CPR devices have been donated to the Peoria Fire Department to help increase survival rates of cardiac arrest. How it works, and who’s paying for it, tonight on Heart of Illinois ABC
Posted by Jenise Rebholz HOI News on Thursday, June 7, 2018
Our Hands-Only CPR tour continues today at Schnucks, 4800 N. University St. from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come see us and learn how to save a life! #CPRSavesLives! #TeamAMT
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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We attended several events this weekend, including the Northwoods Mall Community Health Day and the District 150 End of Year Bash. Photos courtesy of Clarissa Haywood.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Sunday, June 3, 2018
Don’t miss this great free event!!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, June 2, 2018
Visiting Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr was another big highlight of our day. Photos courtesy of Iva Johnson and Clarissa Haywood.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, June 1, 2018
Don't forget to meet us in the park tomorrow for a great event and valuable giveaways!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, June 1, 2018
There is still another hour left to come over and learn life-saving skills!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, June 1, 2018
We have our staff, our Explorers post, and our friends from OSF St. Francis helping to give free CPR education. We’d...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, May 31, 2018
Homer reminds you that AMT is offering free hands-only CPR education at Dozer Park - Home of the Peoria Chiefs this evening. We have three stations in the concourse and the education is free of charge!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, May 31, 2018
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It has been a remarkable EMS week here at AMT. We have bonded together as family, and learned new ways to better serve...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, May 24, 2018
It is great to see so many community leaders coming together to address the issue of opioid addiction harm reduction. It is an issue we are all concerned with every day.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Happy EMS week to our Team, our students, and EMS heroes everywhere! #emsweek #strongertogether
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Monday, May 21, 2018
It’s a beautiful night for the Spring Fling concert event. Be safe and enjoy yourselves! We’ll be close by.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, May 17, 2018
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, May 17, 2018
Our RiverMedic1 Team is busy preparing for boating season and sharpening their water rescue skills. We'll have extended...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Congratulations, Jamie!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, May 12, 2018
Mark your calendars!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, May 11, 2018
We are really looking forward to this!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, May 11, 2018
Our very diverse work family at AMT includes a number of nurses who work hard everyday to provide outstanding emergency and non-emergency healthcare. Happy National Nurses' Week!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, May 11, 2018
Thank you to Harrison Primary for allowing us to come talk about the job we love. We’ll see you again soon!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, May 10, 2018
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MedValet Technicians – AMT has positions open for our MedValet transportation line in Iowa City. MedValet is a...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, May 4, 2018
Caterpillar employees visited us today to get their CPR skills up. We always enjoy working with local employers to train their teams in life-saving skills. Photos courtesy of Yolanda Johnson.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, May 4, 2018
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Our Creighton University/AMT Paramedic students made a visit to OSF Life Flight. Thank you for having us! Photo courtesy of Bret Ramp.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, May 3, 2018
Multiple agencies standing strong together to support Paramount, in honor of Steve Werner.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Nice weather means our regular skills sharpening sessions can move outdoors! Photos courtesy of Tyler Ingold.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, May 1, 2018
We consider Chuck a dear friend of ours. And we commend the Tazewell County Sheriff's Department for partnering with us...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Sunday, April 29, 2018
Our Team’s thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, April 27, 2018
Our own Kyle Gehling graduated from this fine program tonight, and the group working with AMT to promote the PulsePoint smartphone app was recognized with the best project award. Congratulations to all!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, April 27, 2018
ANNOUNCEMENT: FALL PARAMEDIC PROGRAM - Creighton University - Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois Paramedic...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, April 27, 2018
We were thrilled to have the local Girl Scouts visit us at AMT Chillicothe. Photos courtesy of Carson Smith.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, April 26, 2018
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We recognize bystanders whose heroic efforts save the lives of others. Last week, we met Justin and Mindy Lipes and heard their story of helping someone they’d never met. Thank you to them for stepping up!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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Mark your calendars! We'll be there.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Our team's hearts go out to the victims of a fire near Chillicothe today. Photos courtesy of Julie Buckley.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Sunday, April 22, 2018
Thank you to the Chillicothe Park District for being prepared and trained and ready to save lives!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, April 21, 2018
Doors will be open soon for the Peoria Recovery Project. It’s going to be a big day! Please come visit us.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, April 21, 2018
Pekin Community High School Wellness Day is in full swing! Photos courtesy of Jessica Satterfield.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, April 19, 2018
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This week we recognized Delavan Ambulance and the Delavan Fire Protection District for outstanding work saving a resident from sudden cardiac arrest.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, April 14, 2018
Our Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy team did some great work to help us spread the word about our PulsePoint app. We appreciate all of their efforts!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, April 13, 2018
Thanks to Methodist College and Sterling Middle School for the chance today to talk about our careers to future healthcare providers.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, April 13, 2018
Our friends at the Pekin Police Department likely saved some lives locally!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, April 13, 2018
We'd like to express our gratitude for the people who provide vital communications between every single element of...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Citizen Responders to be Recognized by Palm Beach Gardens City Council TonightOff-duty paramedic Kamilla Soares was getting her nails done when she reacted to a PulsePoint #CPR-needed alert and saved a woman in cardiac arrest in the supermarket next door.
Posted by PulsePoint Foundation on Thursday, April 5, 2018
With over 60 cases and counting in Central Illinois, we are asking for your help in spreading the word about this disturbing and deadly new trend in our communities.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Streator area friends - Please spread the word: We are looking for Transport Technician drivers who are responsible for...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Monday, April 9, 2018
Our AMT Explorer Post 1718 group is learning all about EMS and will be at events with us throughout the summer. We are very excited to have them on our team.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Sunday, April 8, 2018
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, April 7, 2018
We had an absolute blast with the Quest Charter Academy STEM Camp students this week! Here is the evidence:
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, April 6, 2018
Medical side of the Synthetic Cannabinoid Crisis"From February til March, we saw the number of times we had encountered people taking these drugs quadruple," says Josh Bradshaw with AMT. "That was heavily skewed towards the end of the month. It really makes us concerned for what April is going to bring."
Posted by Rebecca Brumfield on Thursday, April 5, 2018
Our Team sends their sincerest condolences to Nick’s family, friends, and many co-workers in both the fire and paramedic services.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Our fleet technicians leverage the latest available technology to assure the highest level of safety for our team, our patients, and our communities.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Some of our team created a friendly character to remind everyone to stay safe and make the most of this slushy day. Photo courtesy of Carissa Hall. #TeamAMT
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, March 24, 2018
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CPR education at Limestone High School
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Today, with our friends from Illinois Heart Rescue, OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, and OSF Saint Francis Medical...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Delavan Police officer Austin Johnson knows that CPR and AED devices save lives. We recognized him last night at Delavan...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
#TeamAMT members, friends and family - we could use some extra help teaching Hands-Only CPR at a LARGE scale event all...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, March 16, 2018
Nicole and Rachel visited Midwest Technical Institute to share their Emergency Medical Services experiences with medical assistants there. Photo courtesy of Nicole Allen.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Come see us on March 29!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Monday, March 12, 2018
Since 2002, AMT has been spreading hundreds of AEDs throughout our service areas and training people in CPR by the tens of thousands. Here is why:
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, March 8, 2018
Join #TeamAMT is support of the American Cancer Society. We have a team to participate in the American Cancer Society of...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Kota and Clarissa made some new friends and taught Hands-Only CPR at Northwoods Mall Community Days today. Thank you to all who stopped to say hello!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, March 3, 2018
To round out Heart Month, we were thrilled to return to Hy-Vee for their heart health event.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Monday, February 26, 2018
We aren’t kidding when we say these GOODIE BAGS for the heart health event are amazing!! Full bars, full cans, full bottles, full bags! Come get one for yourself Monday, February 26th from 8am-11am during our heart health event! #hearthealth #heart ❤️
Posted by Hy-Vee on Friday, February 23, 2018
We are so fortunate to have this father-daughter team providing service excellence to our patients today between Peoria,...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, February 24, 2018
February is Heart Month, and we love to teach people Hands-Only CPR. The knowledge can be spread even further in a “pay...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, February 23, 2018
Thanks to the Caravan group for having us! Brianna is one of our many stars who spend their off-shift time working with young people and giving them a better understanding of Emergency Medical Services.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, February 23, 2018
We are working with a number of local and state agencies to increase our preparedness and help keep our communities...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, February 22, 2018
Spring is coming, and we are ready with fresh ambulances, some new team members, and lots of exciting training.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, February 21, 2018
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Thank you to the Skills USA group from Manual Academy for spending a half day with us on Friday!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Monday, February 19, 2018
We have enjoyed having over 120 people visit AMT this week to learn about emergency medical services and pre-hospital healthcare. Two of our job shadowers came to us from Norway and Austria!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, February 15, 2018
Congratulations to our leader, Andrew, on this great honor!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Thank you to ZOLL Medical Corporation and the American Heart Association - Illinois for such a wonderful and moving 2018...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, February 10, 2018
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Please be aware of potentially dangerous road conditions, and stay in if you are able. Let’s not meet by accident!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Monday, February 5, 2018
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February is Heart Month, and we’d like to remind you that the truly amazing PulsePoint app is available free of charge....
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, February 1, 2018
Our #TeamAMT stars from Princeville assembled for a picture to show their hometown pride. Photo courtesy of Jason Hill.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, February 1, 2018
Our team would like to send our most heartfelt wishes for healing to two public servants. No matter the color of our...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, February 1, 2018
We can all band together to help the underserved neighborhoods that are in danger of becoming food deserts. Please read below for information on how you may make a difference for those people.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, January 30, 2018
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Methodist College are great friends of ours, and you'll often find us working together on community events.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Saturday, January 27, 2018
We believe in finding extended lives for “retired” equipment. AMT ambulances that once served central Illinois have been...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Our first large scale Hands-Only CPR education was a great success. Thank you to Hy-Vee for including us! Photo courtesy of Jessica Satterfield.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Please lend the kind thought to the colleagues and family members of this man.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, January 12, 2018
A special note of thanks, posted at the request of Candice Eakman: “For the last year, I have been the primary...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, January 11, 2018
About 60 Scouts in Washington’s Pack 206 learned how to save a life. Hands-Only CPR was a big hit with the Cub Scouts. Photos courtesy of Tyler Ingold.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, January 10, 2018
With wintery road conditions upon us, it's a good time to remind motorists to "pull to the right for sirens and lights"....
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Thursday, January 4, 2018
We salute Sandy and her dedication to Saving Lives!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, December 29, 2017
"They took marvelous care of me."
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Friday, December 29, 2017
Photo courtesy of Jeremy Sellers.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Monday, December 25, 2017
We at AMT wish you a happy and safe holiday season. Here are a few pictures from the “Shop With A Hero” events in Pekin...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Sunday, December 24, 2017
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, December 20, 2017
AMT Quad Cities held a food drive two weekends in a row A shift and B shift to raise funds and food for the local food...
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Thank you to everyone who made this possible:
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, December 19, 2017
The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce is now well prepared to save a life with CPR and AED training. We love their new location, too!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Monday, December 18, 2017
We are so proud to be a part of a caring community!
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Wednesday, December 13, 2017
We are all in this fight together. The opioid crisis continues to worsen, and AMT is working every day on ways to combat this issue in our community.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Tuesday, December 12, 2017
We would like to thank JB Pritzker for visiting AMT today to talk about ways we can work to solve the opioid addiction crisis in our communities.
Posted by Advanced Medical Transport on Monday, December 11, 2017