St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] Mobile Integrated Health [MIH] Captain Sherri Hercules is patient, empathetic, and dogged in her determination to advocate for those who may otherwise fall through the cracks in the healthcare system. This week, her long-standing efforts were recognized by the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association [MEMSA] with their Community Paramedic […]

Excellence in airway care starts with culture, not complexity – backed by data, design and relentless feedback. This week, our Quality Improvement & Assurance team talked with EMS1 to share some of the ways SCCAD is elevating airway care in our community. Click here to check out the article.

The soaring temps & sky-high humidity we’re currently experiencing make for a rough combination, particularly for individuals who are elderly or suffer from respiratory conditions. We talked with the KMOV news team about the growing number of heat-related calls we’re running, and shared some tips for everyone to keep in mind

A solemn tribute to fallen Paramedics, EMTs and other emergency medical services [EMS] professionals is traversing its way across the nation, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. The 6,500-mile procession, known as Moving Honors, began on June 1 in Riverside, CA, and is continuing across 19 states before culminating at […]

St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] Paramedics extended their streak of being recognized by the American Heart Association’s [AHA] annual Mission: Lifeline program, being recognized once again at the highest-possible Gold level. 2025 marks SCCAD’s twelfth recognition as a Mission: Lifeline honoree in as many years, and its eighth Gold honor. In addition, the District […]

After three decades of service with St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD], Chief Kelly Cope announced earlier this year that he will retire at the end of 2025. Following a robust selection process that drew applicants from all over the United States, William ‘Skip’ Stephens has been chosen as the District’s next Chief Executive Officer. […]

With annual call volume eclipsing 55,000 and trending upward, having the right assets in place to care for ill and injured individuals is pivotal for paramedics in St. Charles County. This year, St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] will invest $10 million in planned capital expenditures that will ensure rapid response times and an advanced […]

Grandma, Nana, Mimi, Oma – Grandmothers are affectionately known by many names. This month in St. Charles County, a group of safety and community-minded grandmothers (and grandfathers) affectionately dubbed “The MEMAW Brigade” are playing an integral role in providing paramedics and firefighters with unique, scenario-based training on improving diagnostic accuracy for the geriatric fall patients.  […]