Baptist Ambulance a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, is pleased to announce that it has added a new Type III ambulance to its fleet in Attala County. Baptist Ambulance began serving Attala County in 2020 and has maintained a rich history of providing high-quality patient care to the community. “We are excited to add this new unit … Read More
Priority Ambulance has been awarded the contract to provide 911 ambulance services in Benton County, Mississippi, beginning January 1, 2025. Operating under the Baptist Ambulance brand, Priority Ambulance will deliver emergency medical care to the county’s residents and visitors. To ensure comprehensive coverage, Baptist Ambulance will station a 24/7 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance and a dedicated crew in Benton … Read More
Baptist Ambulance is pleased to announce that Andrew Hoard has been promoted to West Tennessee Director of Operations for Baptist Ambulance. He will report to Scott Baxter, Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Andrew will oversee the day-to-day 9-1-1 operations for Tipton, Obion, and Carroll counties, as well as the company’s regionwide fleet services. “We are excited to … Read More
Baptist Ambulance is pleased to announce that Scott Baxter has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Scott will oversee operations and new business development opportunities for Baptist Ambulance, including 9-1-1 and IFT ambulance services across the company’s three operating states: Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. “Scott has been a vital part of our Baptist Ambulance family … Read More
HUNTINGDON, TN (June 6, 2024) – The Children’s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee (CECATN) honored the Baptist Priority Ambulance emergency medical services team in Carroll County with the Star of Life award at the 16th annual Star of Life ceremony and award reception on May 2, 2024. The ceremony included a presentation of the real-life patient scenarios and reunited EMS … Read More
The Priority Ambulance Family of Companies is pleased to announce that Vice President of Operations John Brophy has successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University in Chicago. Before joining the Priority Ambulance Family of Companies as Vice President of Operations for Baptist Ambulance, John held EMS leadership positions in administration, operations, and communications, including Director of … Read More
As the temperatures dip and twinkle lights start to appear, it’s a sure sign that the holiday season has begun. The Priority Ambulance family of companies, a leading provider of emergency medical services, is encouraging all to prioritize safety to help make this year’s holiday season a safe and happy one. To help ensure a “healthy” holiday, Priority offers these … Read More
Priority OnDemand and OnDemand Visit are proud to join the nationwide Telehealth Awareness Week celebration from September 17th to 23rd. This annual observance highlights the critical role of telehealth in expanding access to quality healthcare, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing overall convenience. Telehealth has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare delivery, underscoring its significance during the COVID-19 Public Health … Read More
TIPTON, Tenn. (September 7, 2023)— At a meeting of the Tipton County General Welfare Committee, Baptist Ambulance and Tipton County Fire Department members were recognized for their swift actions during a cardiac arrest call earlier this year. Fire Chief Jon Piercy presented lifesaving awards to the Baptist Ambulance crew, Paramedic Shania Perry, AEMT Heather Wells, and Tipton County Fire Department … Read More
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
