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This blog will not only keep you informed of our latest news at ROCKET, but also chronicle our journey - not from some fancy marketing perspective, but in the words and images of our team on the ground, providing hope to those in need of urgent medical care. We don't believe in stock images and meaningless marketing jargon - our stories are real and our service is tangible. So bookmark this page - we will be posting regularly!
OUR
NEWS &
OUR STORIES
OF HOPE
CME on ECGs presented by ROCKET at Lenmed Royal Hospital & Heart Center, Kimberley
A ROCKET CME (continued medical education) presentation on ECGs was presented last week at the Lenmed Royal Hospital & Heart Centre,...
ROCKET PR
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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Kind words of gratitude for our Team
On February 11th, 2023, ROCKET's emergency management centre received a call regarding a patient who was injured during an off-road...
ROCKET PR
Feb 17, 20231 min read
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ROCKET HEMS Air Rescue training in Kimberley
To ensure high performance standards and compliance, ROCKET paramedics and pilots undergo regular rescue mission training every three to...
ROCKET PR
Feb 14, 20231 min read
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ROCKET Training: Emergency Airway Management Training
Last week, ROCKET together with their critical care colleagues from ER24, took part in training aimed at managing an airway in a...
ROCKET PR
Feb 1, 20231 min read
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Patients and safety first at ROCKET HEMS
Before every shift our Henley Air and ROCKET crew meet to conduct a safety briefing. The briefing aligns our teams with our primary...
ROCKET PR
Jan 25, 20231 min read
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CAT 138 workshop held at ROCKET Kimberley base
ROCKET Air Ambulance Northern Cape recently invited various emergency service providers in Kimberley to attend the Part 138 HEMS...
ROCKET PR
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Real-time medical information at our fingertips with PoCUS
Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) has become an integral tool in the assessment of the critical patient, especially in the emergency...
ROCKET PR
Jan 2, 20231 min read
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ROCKET Training: PALS (paediatric advanced life support) recurrency course completed this week
The ROCKET team completed a two-day PALS (paediatric advanced life support) recurrency course this week, which covered everything from...
ROCKET PR
Dec 22, 20221 min read
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ROCKET Training: ACLS training keeping our team up to date
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) training is required every two years for our ROCKET team to keep up to date with current...
ROCKET PR
Nov 29, 20221 min read
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Message from Dr. Horn, our Chief Medical Officer, on water safety this holiday season
“Awareness of water safety is crucial during the holiday season. ROCKET recommends taking a proactive approach to preventing serious...
Dr. Johann Horn
Nov 24, 20221 min read
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ROCKET Pilot Completes Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay 2022
ROCKET HEMS Pilot, Louise Rall, recently completed the Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay 2022. Congratulations Louise. We admire your passion and...
ROCKET PR
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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Rocket Patient Safety Mission
Ongoing training and practice are part of our ROCKET Patient Safety Mission. Our crews spent time working through practice scenarios...
ROCKET PR
Nov 2, 20221 min read
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Dedicated service to community events
Rocket_5 was stationed in Postmasburg this weekend to provide medical support during The Great Kolomela Iron Road Race. While our medical...
ROCKET PR
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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ROCKET Training: Ongoing training is paramount to our patient-centric care
ROCKET paramedics attended the Lenmed Royal Heart Hospital M&M debriefing yesterday, followed by critical care transportation training...
ROCKET PR
Oct 21, 20221 min read
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ROCKET salutes the medical providers and professionals in the remote areas of the Northern Cape, SA
It is with sincere respect that we salute the Medical Practitioners, Nursing Staff, Paramedics, and other medical personnel in those...
ROCKET PR
Oct 9, 20221 min read
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Eight reasons to visit this week’s Mega-T Expo
The Mega-T trailer, trucking and transport expo takes place on 6 and 7 October 2022 at the Diamantvallei Landgoed showgrounds, 20km east...
ROCKET PR
Oct 3, 20223 min read
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ROCKET Training: Air Rescue training is integral to our operations
ROCKET Air Rescue is a leading, fully licensed and BARS accredited air ambulance and air rescue service provider in South Africa. Our...
ROCKET PR
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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Extended range of our Bell 222 & 230's critical in reaching patients in need
During the weekend, Rocket helicopters flew from Kimberley to Upington and from Johannesburg to Sasolburg and Naledi-Nkanyezi Private. It...
ROCKET PR
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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ROCKET Air Ambulance covers the Northern Cape of South Africa
ROCKET 4 was activated from our ROCKET Kimberley base this week to assist a 46-year-old male with a life-threatening cardiac condition...
Raewyn Du toit
Sep 30, 20221 min read
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A committed team
It's not only our multidisciplinary medical crew, experienced pilots nor the many advantages of our twin engine helicopters that make the...
ROCKET PR
Sep 29, 20221 min read
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Vigilance on our roads is imperative
Our ever-increasing number of accidents, coupled with the state of our roads, have made it imperative for all drivers to drive with...
Raewyn Du toit
Sep 23, 20221 min read
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