Press Releases
Indiana Emergency Bill Ok'd
May 7, 2013
EVANSVILLE, IND. — Legislation allowing Indiana law officers trained as emergency responders to use their medical training to save lives in volatile situations such as mass shootings has cleared the General Assembly and is awaiting Gov. Mike Pence’s signature.
The bill passed the Senate last week after clearing the House in late January. Proponents said the legislation addresses a murky legal area that has prevented trained emergency responders from using tactical emergency
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CCEMS Mourns Loss of Founder Mike Maxwell
February 14, 2013
Michael John Maxwell, 68, of Spring, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2013 at his home, surrounded by loving family and caretakers. He was born July 6, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to Raymond A. and Joyce E. (Haas) Maxwell. He was born into a robust family of five children, three of which predeceased Mike: brothers, Paul and Bob and sister, Marilyn Hoderfield. He is also predeceased by his parents
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Principal 10 Best Companies For Employee Financial Security
August 21, 2012
The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security recognizes growing companies nationwide that excel in giving their employees a financial edge.
An independent panel of experts from the employee benefits and human resources industries worked with renowned Mathew Greenwald & Associates to judge the entries.
Congratulations to Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services as a winner in The Principal 10 Best - 2012
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New Station12 Now Open
June 11, 2012
Cypress Creek EMS, a volunteer nonprofit 911 ambulance provider serving the northwest Houston area, celebrated the grand opening of its newest station May 22. The station is located at 18826 N. Eldridge Parkway, Tomball, and is one of 12 CCEMS stations. 281-378-0800, www.ccems.com
Township partners with Cypress Creek EMS for increased ambulance service - Brian Walzel
May 14, 2012
The Woodlands Township has reached an agreement with Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services to house an ambulance at The Woodlands Fire Department’s Station No. 7, located at 26772 Kuykendahl Road in Harris County.
The agreement, approved by the township board in April, means The Woodlands will now be serviced by four ambulances 24 hours per day, seven days per week, Woodlands Fire Chief Alan
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St. Patrick's Day Parade set to draw crowds
March 7, 2012
As many as 100,000 people are expected to attend this year's 34th Annual 1960 St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The parade, which takes place on at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11 along FM 1960, supports the Cypress Creek EMS scholarship fund.
"This is a wonderful thing to benefit," said Belinda Menasco, who serves on the parade committee
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Cypress Creek EMS Honored
December 14, 2011
Commissioner Jack Cagle has declared Dec. 14 Cypress Creek EMS Day and Dr. Vartanian Day, during a reception hosted by Houston Northwest Medical Center.
Cagle adopted the resolutions after the Cypress Creek EMS received the 2011 Texas Private/ Public Provider Award and CCEMS Medical Director Levon Vartanian receiving the Texas EMS Medical Director of the Year award for the second time since 2009. The last time
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Cypress Creek EMS receives state recognition at the Texas EMS Conference.
December 1, 2011
Cypress Creek EMS was awarded the 2011 Texas EMS Private/ Public Provider of the year and their Medical Director, Dr. Levon Vartanian received Medical Director of the year.
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Local ESD's Broaden Resources
August 19, 2011
Fire departments and EMS turn to volunteers, loans in times of population growth and economic downturn - Molly Ryan
NORTHWEST HOUSTON — Even in times of financial constraint, Emergency Services Districts are required by the state to provide the public with trained firefighters
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Cypress Creek EMS Debuts New Trucks - By Satara Williams
June 15, 2011
On June 9, Northwest Houston residents joined Cypress Creek EMS for a dedication ceremony, welcoming three new emergency trucks before they to take to the roadways.
“It’s a good time for the community to come out and see the vehicles that we’re using and where all their tax dollars and donations are going,” paramedic Graig Temple, who spearheaded the event, said.
Members of the community braved the heat for the celebration as it took place in the CCEMS parking lot, 7111
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Mike Story
June 6, 2011
Heart Attack Patient Returns to an Active Lifestyle After Cardiac Surgery
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Agencies promote in wake of summer
April 27, 2011
By SATARA WILLIAMS The Sun Staff
With temperatures skyrocketing to 100 degrees, there's no doubt that summer is right around the corner.
In an effort to remind parents about the threat of hyperthermia , Cypress Creek EMS (CCEMS) and Safe Kids Greater Houston are lending their support to the Never Leave A Child Alone in a Car (NLYCA) Texas task force.
"Last year, we had 176 incidents where we had to rescue children from cars. Out of those, one of them was a DOS which means dead on the
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CCEMS offers advice in preparation for hot weather
April 18, 2011
CCEMS offers advice in preparation for hot weather
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April is National 9-1-1 Education Month
April 12, 2011
April is National 9-1-1 Education Month
33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day 1960 Parade - By Peter Behle
March 23, 2011
The 33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day 1960 Parade took place on Sunday, March 13.
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The parade benefits Cypress Creek EMS. Thanks to the community, the parade committee has raised over $100,000 over the last 5 years.
Cypress Creek EMS is a non-profit, volunteer-based 9-1-1 ambulance service covering 250 square miles of North/Northwest Harris County, responding to approximately
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Grammy-Winning artist enjoys a day in Northwest Houston - By Michael Sudhalter
March 23, 2011
Grammy Award-winning artist Rick Trevino had a busy day in Northwest Houston on Sunday.
Trevino, who enjoyed seven Top 10 country hits between 1994 and 1997, served as the Grand Marshal for the 1960 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and later performed a benefit concert for the Cypress Creek EMS at Big Texas Dancehall
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Program Depicts the Dangers of Underage Drinking and Driving - Satara Williams, The Sun Staff
February 22, 2011
In order to illustrate the consequences of underage drinking and driving, Cypress Creek EMS joined a number of emergency agencies, at Westfield High School, on Feb. 17, for Shattered Dreams, a presentation where students reenact the perils associated with driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Cypress Creek EMS Announces New IPMBA Training Course
February 10, 2011
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Female EMS workers juggle their career and motherhood - Satara Williams The Sun Staff
February 7, 2011
Imagine working a 24-hour shift motivated only by a three-day break.
Now, add household duties on top of caring for a child and you've just created the reality that three women employed at Cypress Creek EMS face everyday.
(L-R) Kimberly Colley, Christy Traynor
and Gillian Gennaro demonstrate the
procedures used in the field of EMS.
"It's
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Tactical EMS Tips - EMS World
February 7, 2011
If you are a tactical medic who's also a sworn law enforcement officer, you must be prepared to take a life. Wrap your mind around it now--don't wait to find yourself in that situation.
--Wren Nealy, Director of Special Operations, Cypress Creek EMS, Houston, TX
Working in the tactical arena requires you to wear ballistic protective gear that can weigh up to 50 to 60 lbs. Extracting a fallen fellow operator to a position
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Press Release
February 3, 2011
Cypress Creek EMS: public advisory on preparing for the icy weather.
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Cypress Creek EMS partners with local schools to pay it forward during the holidays.
December 23, 2010
Cypress Creek EMS, Yeager Elementary and Klein High School join forces to bring holiday cheer to local families and children.
Spring, TX, December 21, 2010:
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CCEMS hosts golf tourney to help fund medical scholarships
November 1, 2010
Updated: 11.01.10
More than 150 players were in attendance at the Northgate Country Club to play in the 2010 Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Golf Classic, which helps provide scholarships to emergency medical technician and paramedic hopefuls
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2010 CCEMS Scholarshoip Golf Classic
October 25, 2010
Cypress Creek EMS hosted a charity golf tournament to raise money for scholarships for Emergency Medical Service students.
Over 150 players were in attendance at the Northgate Country Club to play in the 2010 CCEMS Scholarship Golf Classic.
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The cutting edge of Cypress Creek EMS response
August 12, 2010
April 2009, Cypress Creek EMS opened the doors to their new Communication Center. With a year behind them, CCEMS officials have said the results have been promising.
“The Cypress Creek EMS service area is about 250 square miles with about 400,000 people in territory. The service area of our Communication Center including all the servicers we also take in is about 400 miles with about 1,000,000 people,” IT Manager Toivo Sari said.
CCEMS officials said they are proud
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Donation drive for bicycle helmets under way
August 11, 2010
Houston Northwest Medical Center is sponsoring a monetary donation drive to purchase bicycle helmets for Cypress Creek EMS’ (CCEMS) bike rodeo program. Proceeds from the drive will help purchase helmets for local children who participate in the program that is designed to increase awareness of bicycle safety. Donations can be made until Thursday, September 30 in a monetary donation box that has been placed in the Women’s Atrium of the hospital, located at 710 FM 1960 Road West.
“Bicycle
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Boy, 10, honored for saving baby brother's life
August 4, 2010
Dave Rossman For the Chronicle
Julio Jimenez, age 8, waits to receive his award during at the local 911 Heroes Ceremony at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Tuesday. On April 16th while his little brother was choking, Jimenez called 911 and followed their instructions until the Cypress-Creek EMS arrived on the scene
When
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Parents are opting for car seat checks
July 26, 2010
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Cypress Creek EMS Partners with Houston A+ Challenge Teacher Externship Week
June 14, 2010
For the Seventh Consecutive Year, Cypress Creek EMS hosted 4 local Teachers for the Houston A Challenge Teacher Externship program.
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Cypress Creek EMS: Setting the Precedence on Managing Excited Delirium Patients.
April 20, 2010
Spring, TX, April 5, 2010: The Excited Delirium & Excited Delirium Syndrome class was presented by Jerry Staton, owner of ARTT (Affordable Realistic Tactical Training) www.ARTT.us and co-presented by
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Great Day Houston
March 12, 2010
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November 10, 2009
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First Annual Survivor’s Luncheon to Celebrate Life
August 31, 2009
Cypress Creek EMS and Houston Northwest Medical Center are hosting the First Annual Survivor’s Luncheon on September 10, 2009. The luncheon is a celebration of life for those that have survived cardiac arrest in the Northwest Harris County area. Past patients, paramedics, and first responders will have the opportunity to meet and enjoy a meal together. The event will be held at the Cypress Creek EMS Education Center in Spring, TX.
Over the past several years, cardiac arrest patients have had
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Mobile Bike Rodeo Training
May 18, 2009
Cypress Creek EMS, with support from the Houston Northwest Medical Center, has launched an updated bike safety program. With a grant received in August of 2008, CCEMS was able to purchase a bike rodeo trailer full of all of the equipment needed for a successful bike rodeo. This trailer is taken to schools and community events. In addition to the education provided, CCEMS gives free helmets to children in need.
The travelling bike rodeo program includes a helmet fit station, bike maintenance check,
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CCEMS to Offer Free CPR Training to the Community
May 11, 2009
In celebration of CPR/AED awareness week, CCEMS will be providing free CPR training to our community at the Charles R. Hooks Education Center. The American Heart Association’s “Family & Friends” CPR course will be taught on the following dates:
- Monday, June 1st 9:00 to 11:30
- Tuesday, June 2nd 18:30 to 21:00
- Wednesday, June 3rd 9:00 to 11:30
- Thursday, June 4th 18:30 to 21:00
- Friday, June 5th 9:00 to 11:30
- Saturday, June 6th 15:00
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Cypress Creek EMS Open House – Building on our Commitment to Your Future
January 1, 2009
Spring, TX, January X, 2009 – Cypress Creek EMS will be celebrating the grand opening of a new complex located at 7111 Five Forks in Spring, on February 14, 2009. This new complex will include the administrative offices, the Charles R. Hooks Education Center, the Communications Center, as well as an EMS station. Having these departments at a centralized campus will provide the community and organization easier access to all. In total, the buildings will be approximately 20,000 square
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