Why We Care - A series dedicated to telling the stories of our nurses, PCTs, HUCS, all direct patient caregivers, and other individuals that touch our system in some way.

Mothers Empowered offers a group approach to prenatal care for expectant mothers.

Dr. Marc Belcastro discusses the words "thank you" and hand hygiene.

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

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.

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

Jessica thought she would not survive after her husband choked and stabbed her, then tried to hit her with his car. With sheriffs protecting the helipad, Jessica came by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital, where the trauma team immediately tended to her serious, large neck wound. Today, Jessica is back to work, enjoying her happiness and freedom.

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