Thank you to , the sponsor of SA国际传媒鈥檚 EMS Week coverage.
In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation鈥檚 communities. May 19-25, 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of EMS Week. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淗onoring Our Past. Forging Our Future,鈥� reminds us to acknowledge the foundational work of those who came before us, while also striving to build and lead the EMS system we envision for our future.
Thank you for your sacrifices, dedication and service to your communities. Happy EMS Week from SA国际传媒.
On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education 鈥� both for providers and community members
Many providers were inspired by their parents, a close friend and, of course, Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto
While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health
On this episode of Inside EMS, Dr. Krohmer joins show regular Kelly Grayson and guest host Rob Lawrence to discuss the industry
Adam Ritchotte, an Army veteran, was using a boning knife to cut a beef shoulder when the knife slipped and went 4 inches into his groin
The landmark was illuminated with yellow, blue and white lights for the 13th consecutive year
The way EMS cared for our communities in 2020 eased the burden on our healthcare system 鈥� a huge step toward the maturity of our profession
It鈥檚 time for EMS to take the lead in making sure our healthcare partners know who we are
From the symbolic to the scrumptious, individuals around the country celebrated the annual celebration week in a variety of unique ways
An EMS Week thank you to the dreamers and disrupters who have and will continue to improve our profession
鈥淭he events of the last year has made us all realize just how valuable EMS providers are and how we are truly people that care and are there in that time of need鈥� the Northeast regional director of AMR said
鈥淭he Vitals: True EMS Stories鈥� tells the stories of EMS providers serving their community through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
The one thing all first responders have in common is that they are more focused on helping others rather than taking care of themselves
The parade of ambulances traveled from UMass Medical Science Park to the Boston MedFlight hanger for the awards ceremony on Tuesday afternoon
The poster, which will be displayed on digital kiosks throughout the city, features two EMTs and one paramedic
President Joe Biden鈥檚 proclamation highlights the dedication and resiliency of EMS providers through the COVID-19 pandemic
Yolanda Johnson spent 10 years on an ambulance before facing new challenges as an EMS instructor
The EMS Week theme for Wednesday, May 19 is EMS for Children, focusing on pediatrics and engaging with children in the community
These heartwarming reunions with survivors and family members show a ray of hope amidst difficult times
This year鈥檚 campaign will recognize the dedication and crucial role of EMS providers in their communities
A coalition of national EMS organizations will raise money for the National EMS Memorial Service through sale of the memorial coin
Atlantic and Cataldo Ambulance Service EMT Todd Beaudet was celebrated during his trip from the hospital to rehab after being taken off a ventilator
Frustration mounts as small print delays the HEROES Act, and presents a dual standard for provider benefits for the fallen
EMS providers share what partnership means to them and how their partner has made a difference in their lives
Highmark Inc, a healthcare company, donated nearly 40,000 cloth face masks to EMS providers in Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia
AMR Paramedic Meagan Herlihy and AMR EMT Kyle Short of Central New York received an EMS Week wedding after being deployed to the city
During this week of celebrating who we are, we also need to recognize who we are not 鈥� superheroes unaffected by the events surrounding us
The convoy of more than 50 ambulances from agencies across Massachusetts traveled from UMass Medical Center to a ceremony at Fenway Park
President Donald Trump stressed the importance of EMS providers in 鈥渙ne of the most daunting and demanding challenges the country has ever faced鈥�
During a difficult time for public health, people are using social media to honor EMS providers for their work and sacrifices
The poster bearing the slogan 鈥淩eady Today, Preparing for Tomorrow鈥� will be displayed throughout the city during National EMS Week
Studies from the SARS outbreak in 2003 reveal first responders may be more at risk for PTS due to quarantine and stigmatization
