EMS Advocacy
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MMR shares their journey to adopt a pet who provides unconditional support
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
West Falls EMT Clara Stucker’s Seal of Civic Readiness project introduces a self-defense program tailored specifically to fire and EMS personnel
Rep. Jason Smith has emerged as a leading advocate for EMS, driving key legislation to improve reimbursement models and expand access through community paramedicine initiatives
At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care
Live from ABC 360, keynote speaker Catherine Kuhlmann and Doug Wolfberg join the podcast to dive into stories of resilience and responsibility
Leadership is about serving others, not feeding your ego
A Hall Ambulance EMT and paramedics were honored as Stars of Life in Sacramento for their exceptional dedication to patient care and lifesaving efforts
A structured methodology for addressing inefficiencies, engaging stakeholders and sustaining progress
Discover how seamless EMS data sharing enhances patient care and strengthens healthcare systems
Paramedic Stacy Jensen, who was diagnosed with PTSD after responding to a school shooting, created the program to provide mental health resources for first responders
Mark Russell hopes his story will inspire support for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s initiative, which aims to place 500 AEDs in Madison County schools, recreational facilities and sports venues
The Six Minutes to Live webinar will showcase a decades-long fight for better resuscitation care, followed by a panel discussion with experts on actionable life-saving steps
Rihi Jain explores the barriers women face in EMS and provides strategies for building a more inclusive, supportive workforce
Officials in Wapello County are exploring options to make EMS an essential service, requiring a voter-approved levy, as discussions continue on sustainable emergency medical solutions
City leaders seek millions in funding to improve EMS wages
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
“Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
“Our commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.”
State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas’ data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers
EMS providers face challenges in recruiting and retaining staff, as leaders exploring financial incentives, legislative support and reclassification as an essential service
Develop young journalists’ skills with strategic messaging and leverage media as a tool for public safety, funding and recruitment
“You can’t oversee EMS medicine from behind a desk.” With a full-time medical director, providers gain a mentor, coach and advocate.
During a time of racial tension and social upheaval, the movement helped form the foundations of the pre-hospital care we’re used to today
Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency
Opponents of the bill said the unreliability of funding could lead municipalities to cut services or increase taxes
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