ECU Health - EMS Fellowship

Dr. Ashley M. Lutrick’s interest in medicine was shaped by an early passion for the impact of healthcare disparities. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, after her family immigrated from Laos to the United States in the 1970s, she developed an interest in caring for patients in resource-limited environments and navigating healthcare systems with limited infrastructure. She pursued her medical degree at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Arizona. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Lutrick developed a particular interest in EMS and disaster medicine, particularly in the challenges of providing high-quality care in resource-limited and infrastructure-constrained environments. This led her to pursue fellowship training in Emergency Medical Services at Wake Forest University.

Her combined interests in emergency medicine, disaster medicine, and systems of care naturally led Dr. Lutrick to critical care transport. She is particularly passionate about the challenges of safely transporting critically ill patients and ensuring they receive timely access to definitive care. In 2023, she joined the faculty at East Carolina University as Associate Medical Director of ECU Health EastCare, a high-volume, multi-base air and ground critical care transport program serving 39 counties across Eastern North Carolina. Her professional interests include quality assurance and improvement, clinician education, and protocol and policy development. Dr. Lutrick was recognized for her contributions as a 2025 Association of Air Medical Services 40 Under 40: Rising Leader in Medical Transport, honoring her contributions to the field of air medical transport.

In addition to her academic and clinical responsibilities, Dr. Lutrick serves as a Physician Medical Officer with North Carolina-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team and is a member of the North Carolina State Medical Assistance Team. She has participated in disaster response operations, most recently providing medical support in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Lutrick enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, golf, and spending time with family, friends and pets.

Andrew J. Bouland, MD, FACEP, FAEMS

A native of Baltimore, MD, Dr. Bouland grew up in its suburbs. He began his EMS career in 2007 as a volunteer EMT and firefighter and has maintained involvement in EMS ever since. He completed his undergraduate education at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA and completed his medical education at University of Maryland, Baltimore. He completed his emergency medicine residency in Roanoke, VA at Virginia Tech Carilion and EMS fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Bouland joined the faculty at ECU in 2020 following completion of EMS fellowship.

As faculty, Dr. Bouland serves as Program Director of the EMS fellowship, a role he took on in July 2026 after having previously served as Assistant Program Director. He also serves as Medical Director for Wilson County EMS, Associate Medical Director for Pitt County EMS, and Medical Director for the EMS programs at Wilson Community College and Lenoir Community College. His interests include management of pseudo-PEA in cardiac arrest, Sudden Ambulance Death Syndrome, prehospital blood transfusion programs, and Emergency Medical Dispatch. Among his professional accomplishments, he is particularly proud of the implementation of a prehospital blood transfusion program for Wilson County EMS, and he looks forward to continuing to push the limits of prehospital resuscitation to improve survival of the most critical patients that EMS clinicians encounter. In his spare time, Dr. Bouland enjoys travel and spending time with his family.

Thank you EastCare

Teaching about EMS to our new Emergency Medicine residents.

Great day today teaching our fellows how to perform a field amputation. We hope they never have to perform the procedure, but if they do they will be well prepared. Thanks to the PCEMS personnel that came out to learn and support us.

A milestone worth celebrating!

Congratulations to Chief West on 25 years with Greenville Fire/Rescue. Your hard work, leadership, and commitment have helped shape the department and inspire those around you.

Cheers to 25 years of making a difference and to the road ahead! 🚒

Our deepest condolences to her family, friends and colleagues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6th, 2026

Cleveland County Mourns the Loss of Paramedic/Field Training Officer Ashley Moore

Shelby, North Carolina — It is with sincere regret and heavy hearts that Cleveland County announces the Line of Duty death of Ms. Ashley Moore, Paramedic/Field Training Officer who was killed in the Line of Duty as the result of a traffic collision in Gaston County, North Carolina on Monday, July 6th, 2026.

Ms. Ashley Moore, Paramedic/Field Training Officer served with Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for nine (9) years. She exemplified the highest standards of the EMS profession and dedication to our community.

“Our entire Cleveland County team is grieving the loss of one of our own," said Thomas McNeilly, Emergency Medical Services Director.

"Our immediate priority is supporting Ashley’s family and our first responders during this tragedy. We ask the public to keep their families and our EMS staff in their prayers," stated David B. Cotton, County Manager.

Out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further information or details will be released at this time. An official update regarding memorial services will be provided in the coming days.

Official Press Release: bit.ly/ccems-mourns-loss-of-paramedic