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A vital part of Ontario’s medical system, Ornge provides sophisticated medical air and land transport for critically ill and injured patients
Ontario
Joined September 2009
As an Ornge pilot, you'll uplift lives by providing critical care across Ontario. Join our passionate team impacting health equity. For pilot career opportunities that combine professional growth with meaningful work, apply now to become an Ornge pilot:
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The Aurora Borealis was dancing in the sky last night over Northern Ontario. #NorthernLights #AuoraBorealis #ViewFromTheCrew #NibinamikFirstNation
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Thank you to @VancityReynolds, @wick_22 and @conquercovid19 for your generous donation of N95 masks to #teamOrnge as we help fight COVID-19. Our crews all across Ontario thank you for your support and generosity. Stay safe.
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80 transfers yesterday to create ICU capacity in the GTA. The highest number of transfers in a single day all year. Team Ontario continues to amaze us with the collaboration and coordination of patient movements. Thank you. 🙏👐.
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Our paramedics, pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers can’t stay at home. We stand ready to assist Ontarians in their time of need. We come to work for YOU. Stay home for US. Help us, help you. Stay home. Social distance. #socialdistance #COVID #COVID19ON
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Ornge Critical Care Paramedic Joanne Skinner worked a week of 12-hour shifts to help keep Ontario's ICUs from overflowing. She's "never known a time when hospital staff and paramedics worked together better and with so much gratitude" | @OntHospitalAssn .
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After more than 40 years as an Ontario paramedic, Mike works his final shift with #teamOrnge today. Mike, you have touched countless hearts and saved many lives throughout your career. Congratulations on your much deserved retirement and thank you for your service.
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Norm Wesley, an elder in @MooseCree First Nation, encourages everyone to be vaccinated against #COVID19. "Muskox will form a circle to defend themselves, "he says. "The vulnerable are in the circle. In being vaccinated, we are those Muskox." #OpRemoteImmunity @NANComms
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The views from Toronto to Sioux Lookout this weekend were incredible. Aurora Borealis dancing in the sky with our crew on their way home.
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We’ve added additional capacity to our system and activated our Surge Response Team (SRT) to assist with transports from the GTA to create ICU capacity. In partnership with @YorkParamedics, our SRT will now be able to transport multiple ICU patients using a multi-patient unit.
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More great news this morning. Congratulations to Muskrat Dam who achieved a 96% vaccination rate! Leadership in action. 👏👏👏.#OpRemoteImmunity
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59 transfers yesterday to create ICU capacity in the GTA. The highest number of transfers in a single day for the month of April. Paramedic Services, nurses, physicians, our staff and more are working around the clock to ease the pressures. Truly one team. Thank you. 🙏👐.
Our paramedics valiantly continue to assist our pre-hospital partners (such as @ORNGE) and hospitals throughout Eastern Ontario in carrying out the transfer of COVID-positive patients in need of intensive care. 📷@Ottawa_Medic .
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Our thoughts and love are extended to those who have been injured, who have perished, who have witnessed and who have responded to the tragic incident in Toronto today. Thank you to @TorontoMedics, @TorontoPolice, @Toronto_Fire and @YorkParamedics for all you continue to do.
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Thank you to all the dedicated healthcare providers, first responders, lab technicians, pilots, paramedics, aircraft maintenance engineers and support staff who are working around the clock to keep Ontarians safe. Take care of yourself and each other as we work together.
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We were heartbroken to learn of the passing of one of our Critical Care Paramedics from our London 7792 base. Thank you to those who have expressed your condolences. Our thoughts remain with the family, friends and our staff during this difficult time.
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Last night, our Timmins base witnessed the Aurora Borealis dancing in the sky. We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to watch these incredible shows and provide care to Ontario patients.
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Our thoughts are with those injured in the Stayner collision. Ornge response included helicopters, airplanes and critical care land ambulance crews. Great teamwork by paramedics, pilots, comm centre staff and first responders at the scene.
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Our 798-Sudbury crew with this remarkable landing earlier today near Mishkokway Lake just north of Parry Sound. Our pilots are among the best in the world.
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When vaccinating in a remote, fly-in community, not everything may go as planned. Flexibility is key. Yesterday morning, with -36C temperatures and a power outage, our Nibinamik Vaccination Team set-up the vaccination clinic using flashlights and head lamps. #OpRemoteImmunity
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Today is World Pilots Day. We want to thank all of our pilots for all of their work, dedication and commitment to Ontario’s patients. We couldn’t perform our mission safely and deliver care to Ontarians in need without you on our team! #WorldPilotsDay
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Our Thunder Bay base took on the #TetrisChallenge! . Who gets to be the one to put it all back together? ;) . You’re up @SNAPParamedic @Peel_Paramedics @TorontoMedics @HPS_Paramedics @FPSParamedics @OttawaParamedic @MLPS911!
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46 transfers yesterday by land and air to create ICU capacity. Now, more than ever, we must all:.✅ follow the Public Health Guidelines.✅ book an appointment to be vaccinated when eligible. ✅ be patient .✅ be kind . Everyone is doing our very best to get through this.
A big thank you to @Ornge and their team shuttling COVID-19 patients tirelessly all over the province. Here is one of their crew after doing a Peterborough to Kingston transfer. Let's all work together so they can go back to their normal life saving work!
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Our pilots perform confined landing training throughout the year. This video is a perfect example why. Our 791-Ottawa team landed in a residential community yesterday to provide critical care to a patient in need as quickly as possible to transport them to a trauma centre.
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When mom is training at work but she’s dearly missed at home so the kids come show some love. 🧡. #teamOrnge
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Day 2 of Week 2. Our Vaccination Teams are ready to go! Teams pictured are en route to Cat Lake, Wapekeka and Poplar Hill First Nations this morning. We are also vaccinating in Fort Albany, Nibinamik and Sachigo all week. #OpRemoteImmunity
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This morning, vaccinators for #OpRemoteImmunity departed @TorontoPearson destined for three hub communities: Timmins, Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout. On Monday, teams of six will be vaccinating in Neskantaga, Slate Falls, Muskrat Dam Lake, Fort Severn & Kashechewan First Nations
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Our crews have been busy over the weekend transporting ICU patients between facilities, hours outside the GTA, to create capacity in GTA hospitals. Please follow all Public Health Guidelines. Thanks to airport staff across Ontario for being available to assist our crews.
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Working in an aeromedical environment can be challenging at the best of times. Add extreme temperatures like -37C in northern Ontario and new challenges emerge such as frozen stethoscopes!. We’re grateful to our staff and northern partners for the work you do for your patients.
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Elder Amelia Whiskeyjack, 99, from Mishkeegogamang First Nation received her COVID-19 vaccination in her home yesterday to protect herself and community from COVID-19. Community members who are unable to attend a community clinic can be vaccinated at home. #OpRemoteImmunity
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Take a look at this early morning view near Cat Lake, via Sioux Lookout pilot Brad W. 😍 ✈️
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When Ontarians dial 9-1-1, you can be rest assured an ambulance, or an air ambulance, with skilled, compassionate and experienced paramedics will be available in your time of need. This #ParamedicServicesWeek, we thank all paramedics for being our #partnersincare. #PSWeek2021
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All of us at #teamOrnge would like to thank @dillonsdistills for donating hand sanitizer and alcohol antiseptic. Your commitment and donation to healthcare providers is much appreciated as we all work to ensure the health and safety of our crews.
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The Ornge Surge Response Team, alongside York Paramedics, transported 12 critically ill patients to the new @MackenzieHealth Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital today to help balance ICU capacity across the GTA. Thanks to @YorkParamedics for being our #partnersincare today! #COVID19
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Good morning from #teamOrnge! We couldn’t plan for better views if we tried. Stay safe out there, Ontario! . 📸 dp.ey via IG
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Today marks the start of Paramedic Services Week. Each and every day, paramedics across Ontario, Canada and at Ornge answer the call to care patients in need. Thank you to each one of you for your ongoing commitment to learning, research, collaboration and excellence. #psweek
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Please join us in welcoming a group of new Paramedics to #teamOrnge! . These new members of our team have been participating in orientation in the last few weeks and look forward to seeing Ontario’s patients. 📸 Brad
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The reindeer are taking a break until their big night (***tonight***), but it looks like Santa made an early stop at our Thunder Bay Base -- take a look! .Wishing everyone a very happy Holiday Season! 🎅🦌🚁🎀🎉 #ChristmasEve2018 #merrychristmas #HappyHolidays
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Upon landing in Thunder Bay in the last 24 hours, one of our crews was struck by a laser. Not only is shining a laser at an aircraft illegal, it is extremely dangerous and puts Ornge patients, crew and aircraft at risk. Particularly at a critical portion of the flight: landing.
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Our Surge Response Team, Critical Care Land Ambulance crews and @YorkParamedics have joined forces to transport COVID-19 patients to help create ICU capacity within the GTA. Please follow all Public Health Guidelines. We can get through this, together.
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We’re thinking of @CFSnowbirds, @RCAF_ARC, @CanadianForces, family, friends and the Kamloops community at this time as we learn of a crash. We’re also thinking of @BC_EHS and first responders who rushed to help. Please remember to also take care of each other. #OpInspiration.
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Ornge crews in regions across Ontario are starting to see and transport patients relating to ATV crashes and injury. We want to remind all Ontarians to listen to public health officials. Stay home unless absolutely necessary.
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Thank you to our crews and #partnersincare for your efforts around the clock. We are in this together. 👐.
PHOTO Panorama view of the ramp at Toronto Pearson Airport with two Ornge air ambulances and Peel Paramedics. C-GYNL & C-GYNP.AgustaWestland AW139
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Last evening, while on route to an Ottawa hospital, our crew was struck by a green laser. Police were notified. Shining a laser at an aircraft is not only illegal, it is extremely dangerous and puts the safety of our patients, crew and aircraft at risk. #notabrightidea.
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Earlier this week, our Toronto crew landed in Kitchener to transport a patient. Kudos to the amazing local first responders and emergency services on scene. @OPP_News @ROWParamedics @KitchFire.
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This morning, Ornge completed our inaugural flight and landing on @Sunnybrook's new rooftop helipad. 🚁🏥. Afterwards, Ornge paramedics participated in a simulated trauma exercise. Thank you to Minister @celliottability & @RobinMartinPC for meeting and speaking to our crew.👐👏
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As we enter #ParamedicServicesWeek, we want to recognize the dedication and versatility of the hundreds of Ornge paramedics who deliver top-notch care to the patients of Ontario and acknowledge our strong partners within municipal Paramedic Services. 🚑✈️🚁.THANK YOU!
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41 patients transported yesterday to create ICU capacity in GTA hospitals. Read as @ThatJonLee speaks of the missing human connection transporting COVID-19 patients and being flagged down by relatives in parking lots.
Ornge, Ontario’s air ambulance and medical transport service, transported a record 327 patients in the first two weeks of April to create space in ICUs. As GTA hospitals fill up, patients are being transferred as far as Kingston. My latest in @TorontoStar
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“As Ontario moves into Phase 2 of our vaccine rollout plan, Dr. @HomerTien, trauma surgeon and President and CEO of @Ornge Air Ambulance, will serve as the operational lead of the COVID-19 Distribution Task Force.”.
LILLEY: A man at the top of Ontario's vaccine effort and a new focus
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Moosonee and Moose Factory, you sure are looking beautiful this evening. 🧡😍. 📸 Chris P
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We are saddened and mourning the loss of a longtime friend and colleague yesterday. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends at this most difficult time.
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798-Sudbury and 791-Ottawa crew met earlier today for an aircraft swap in Pembroke. All four paramedics in this photo combine for more than 100 years of service. Ontarian’s can feel confident that expertise and care from our crew are second to none.
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From Toronto to Thunder Bay to Kenora, #teamOrnge wears #jerseysforhumbolt as our love and our thoughts continue to be with the friends and families of those who are injured and those who have perished. To donate: #HumboldtBroncos #HumboldtStrong
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That’s a wrap on day one! Dozens of community members from Wapekeka First Nation were vaccinated today. Thank you to @solmamakwa for joining the vaccination team and encouraging community members to be vaccinated. Together, we can keep First Nations safe! #OpRemoteImmunity
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ITS OFFICIAL: We can finally confirm our new livery!. Ornge helicopters will be painted with this new livery throughout 2021. Key features include our distinct orange and legacy blue. Head over to Instagram shortly to learn more about our new look!.
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⚠️ PUBLIC NOTICE ⚠️. There will be an increase of helicopter activity in the downtown core near St. Michael’s Hospital (@UnityHealthTO) between 12 p.m. and 11 p.m. today as we film an operational video. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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This evening, we joined Police, Paramedics and Fire from across the GTA to salute healthcare workers across Ontario, including the dedicated team at @Sunnybrook. We will get through this. Together. #COVIDheroes.
#TogetherWeCanDoIt #Cheer4HealthWorkers ❤️ 👏 🚨 . @TorontoPolice @TPSOperations @Ornge @Toronto_Fire @TorontoMedics at @Sunnybrook Hospital tonight #Toronto #StayHomeTO
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those injured and those who perished in the @Humboldtbroncos crash. We also extend our thoughts to our first response colleagues, including the crew from @STARSambulance, during this difficult time. #HumboldtBroncos.
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Today we are thinking of our lost colleagues; our thoughts are with their family and friends. 31.05.2013. #7793 #HonourAndRemember
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Our helicopter and new livery just departed @THP_hospital for a scene call in Owen Sound area. This would be its first operational call.
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Coming soon to a highway near you! . Our Critical Care Ambulances will be sporting a new livery, resembling the look of our AW139 helicopters. A new look, but the same high quality critical care our patients and partners in care see every day. #teamOrnge
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All of us at #teamOrnge would like to wish you and your family a safe long weekend. Think safety, act safely and be responsible. Please wear all necessary safety equipment and follow the rules of the road, waterways and trails. Don’t drink and drive. #Hopewenevermeet
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Our thoughts are with the victims, friends and family of those impacted by tonight’s senseless act of violence in Toronto. Thanks to colleagues at @TorontoMedics @TorontoPolice & @Toronto_Fire for your quick response. Be well. Take care of each other as you navigate this scene.
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Good morning from 798-Sudbury! You wouldn’t want us flying like this, so please don’t drive your car like this. Clear off all the snow so you have complete visibility on the roads today. Ensure your safety and the safety of others around you.
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It’s our final day of vaccinations in Fort Albany, Nibinamik, Sachigo Lake, Wapekeka, Polar Hill and Cat Lake First Nations. Our Cat Lake team is walking the community doing last minute vaccinations in home to those unable to attend a community clinic. #OpRemoteImmunity
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Yesterday, our flight crew noticed this maple leaf in a field as they returned from #Peterborough. How are you celebrating #Canada150?
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Last evening, after nearly 30 years of working in air ambulance dispatch in Ontario, Dennis Fawcett worked his last shift in our Operations Control Centre. Congratulations on your retirement, Dennis. Thank you for helping to save the lives of thousands of Ontario patients.
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Today, and everyday, we’re incredibly proud of the amazing women on our team. Your skill, passion, leadership, dedication and compassion are second to none and exude everyday through your work. Thank you for your service. #InternationalWomansDay #IWD2019
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1,297 Sandy Lake community members vaccinated! Approximately 90% of the adult population who were eligible. Congratulations to the community on this milestone. Together, we can keep each other safe from COVID-19. #OpRemoteImmunity
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Not every community member is able to attend a community clinic. But that doesn’t mean they get left behind. Home visits are offered in all communities. Today, CCP @BBaumber & TMP Dr. Chris Martin visited AC’s home in Muskrat Dam to provide his vaccination. #OpRemoteImmunity
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Please join us as we welcome 9 new Flight Paramedics to #teamOrnge! They've just completed their first week of Orientation. Congratulations!. They will be joining various base locations across Ontario and working to delivery high quality access to healthcare for Ontarians.
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Ornge temporarily expands Critical Care Land Ambulance program in Hamilton to support COVID-19 operations. #HamON #HamOnt @HPS_Paramedics .
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Please join us as we welcome 8 new Flight Paramedics to #teamOrnge! They've just completed their first week of Orientation. Congratulations!
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.@HomerTien joined @weeneebayko vaccination teams this morning in Weenusk First Nation (Peawanuck) as the first community vaccination clinic kicked off. The clinic is open today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. #OpRemoteImmunity @NANComms @gcfiddler
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Today, and every day, we're proud of the highly skilled and compassionate paramedics, pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers and communications officers on #teamOrnge. #SheInspiresMe #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2018. Consider joining our dedicated team. www.ornge,ca/careers
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When a resident in Nibinamik was unable to attend the vaccination clinic, the vaccination team went to her home. Vaccination teams are available for home visits in all communities involved in #OpRemoteImmunity. If you want a vaccine, we will find a way to get you a vaccine!
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It has been a week of learning, hope and leadership. Thank you to Slate Falls, Neskantaga, Muskrat Dam, Fort Severn, Webequie and Kashechewan First Nations for inviting and welcoming our vaccination teams to your communities with open arms. See you soon. 🙏 #OpRemoteImmunity
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ATTN FIRST RESPONDERS: Ornge launches landing zone safety training video. "We encourage all Police, Fire, Paramedic Services & essential healthcare providers to review the video. to ensure their safety around an Ornge helicopter.". Watch & download:
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This week, vaccination teams will be in Neskantaga, Webequie, Slate Falls, Muskrat Dam, Fort Severn, Kashechewan & Sandy Lake for second doses of the COVID-19 vaccination. The teams will also be able to provide initial doses for those not yet vaccinated. #OpRemoteImmunity
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He closed both his eyes and sort of gave her a kiss.Said, "Don't worry, baby, about what you're going to miss". RIP Gord Downie.
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Our London crew leaving base to respond to an on scene request earlier this morning. 24 hours per day, seven days a week, our crews in the air and on the ground are ready and available to help Ontarians in need.
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Here’s a quick view of the Multi-patient Transport Unit. In partnership with @YorkParamedics, the Surge Response Team is using this Multi-patient Transport Unit to assist in creating ICU capacity. This vehicle enables us to transport even more patients from the GTA.
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We’re wearing our pink epaulettes today in support of a @YorkParamedics colleague currently battling cancer. #teamOrnge is with you in this fight!
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5 years ago today we lost colleagues; our thoughts are with their family and friends #7793 #HonourAndRemember
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END OF AN ERA.With more than 20 years of service, today is Toronto Captain Cliff Rundle's last shift with Ornge and the Ontario air ambulance program. Congrats, Cliff! Thank you for your service to Ontario patients! Enjoy retirement.
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Congratulations and thank you to Captain Andy Stevens, who worked his last shift on December 31. Andy joined the Ontario air ambulance program in 1992 and has been dedicated to serving Ontario's patients ever since. Andy was a member of our Sudbury base. Enjoy retirement, Andy!
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We are thinking of our lost colleagues today; our thoughts are with their family and friends. 31.05.2013. #7793 #HonourAndRemember
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Ornge Statement on Prescott Russell Crash:. Our thoughts are with the patients and families of those involved in the Prescott incident earlier today. Ornge transported four patients using two helicopters, one airplane and one land ambulance from Ottawa, Toronto and Timmins bases.
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Our vaccination teams out of Sioux Lookout departed to Muskrat Dam Lake and Fort Severn First Nations early this morning. We were honoured to be invited into both communities to offer #COVID19 vaccines to all residents who want one. Back at it tomorrow! #OpRemoteImmunity
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EMERGENCY: Help #firstresponders and #teamOrnge locate & help you in an emergency while at your cottage, remote residence or camp. Complete an Emergency Contact Sheet and post in a highly visible location! Download ours today: Help us help you!
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Our vaccination teams have been welcomed with open arms in all communities this week, including Webequie First Nation. Chief Wabasse led by example and was the first in his community to be vaccinated on Monday. The community clinic has been full daily since! #OpRemoteImmunity
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Happy Air Ambulance Week and congratulations to @STARSambulance on the delivery of your new helicopter in Winnipeg!
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. and the winner is. !. After more than 25 submissions to our patch contest earlier this year, the winning patch design has been revealed! . We can’t wait to start putting these on our paeds team uniforms!.
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Our paramedics had to climb straight up this cliff in @KillarneyPP to reach this patient. Always know your coordinates & carry safety gear!
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Our thoughts are with the staff, patients and families impacted by tonight’s incident at KHSC. We’re relieved to hear that injuries were limited as a result of the quick actions and bravery of local emergency officials and hospital staff.
Statement regarding Code Silver incident at KGH site of Kingston Health Sciences Centre this evening in #ygk –
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Bruce Sawadsky as Chief Medical Officer for Ornge 👐.
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