Prehospital Care Services

Prehospital care services at AHN Saint Vincent comprises medical direction, education, quality assurance, emergency medical services and communication centers.

The Allegheny Health Network recognizes EMS as an important part of our health care delivery team. Therefore, we will activate the cath lab 24/7 upon EMS request.

Our EMS pledge

The Allegheny Health Network continuously strives to be a customer-focused organization. The Emergency Medical Service providers who entrust our hospitals to care for their patients are incredibly important partners in improving and preserving the health of our region. Our Network is committed to providing EMS with the very best experience while visiting our facilities. Our EMS Pledge clearly specifies what EMS can expect when they arrive at any of our network’s emergency departments.

Education and events

ACLS, AMLS, ASLS, ATLS, BCLS, PALS, PHTLS and EMS Course Offerings

Contacts for Prehospital Services

Caroline Colleran, DO, PHP, FAAEM, FACEP
EMS Medical Director
CColleran@ahn-emp.com

Scott DuCharme, DO
EMS Medical Director
SDucharme@ahn-emp.com

Christopher Heile, EMT-P
Prehospital Care Coordinator 
(814) 452-5361 Office
Christopher.Heile@ahn.org

Jean Thompson
Prehospital Business Development Specialist
(814) 790-9990
Jean.Thompson@ahn.org