It’s Never Too Far.
Critical care in reach
STARS is a lifeline for patients in rural, remote, and indigenous communities across Western Canada.
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You Make Critical Care Possible, Anywhere
With your support we surpass obstacles and extend beyond boundaries. With your support, it’s never too far by air or ground.
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Welcome Our New President & CEO
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Hear from the people and patients involved in these harrowing emergencies.
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Read MoreBy Air, Ground or Satellite Link
We are wherever we need to be, using any transportation and tools necessary to reach our patients and deliver the care that can save their lives. For some patients, a helicopter is the right method to respond. For others, our teams will go by airplane or ground ambulances.
STARS Vigilant
The STARS VIGILANT Emergency Communications Centre was established in 2008 to provide efficient activation of emergency response plans. Today these services are used by various industries, including oil and gas, forestry, mining, road maintenance, social services, education and transportation.
Our Reason for Being.
Meet Charlotte, a STARS VIP
A collision left her in critical condition, but your support saved her life.
An early STARS VIP, Marc Issler
STARS was just three years old when Marc Issler’s life was saved. “The results of what was provided to me are obvious — I’m still alive."
Meet Lorinda, a STARS survivor
After a tree fell on her tent while camping, everything was different.
Help Patients like Jorja
Join our fight for life. Because when you support STARS, you help patients like Jorja receive the critical care they need.
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STARS Missions are Powered by You
Mission Record
9
Daily average missions
55,000+
Missions since 1985
3,365
Missions in 2022-23
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