This message was sent to [email protected] To advertise in this publication please click here April 27, 2023 To view email in web browser, click here. .PARAMEDIC NEWS Quebec paramedics' strike enters new phase in several regions CTV News The strike affecting various ambulance companies in several regions of Quebec will resume, following a few days' break to discuss the essential services that will need to be maintained in this new phase. READ MORE National Day of Mourning CCOHS Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy. READ MORE McMaster-designed peer support app for first responders launches this spring Brighter World McMaster researchers have designed two mobile applications to better equip Canada’s first responders with access to peer-to-peer mental health support and customized resources. The apps — PeerOnCall and PeerOnCall Support — will be implemented within public safety organizations this spring. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Charles Sturt University Take your career to the next level with a degree in paramedicine Get a degree in paramedicine at the #1 University in Australia for graduate employment First Canadian paramedicine student to graduate with a Paramedicine Degree Mental Health Week CMHA National Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human. Stories help build connections and strong communities. Storytelling, in all its forms, supports mental health and reduces stigma. READ MORE Red Deer ambulances to stop transferring non-urgent patients, Red Deer city council hears Rimbey Review Red Deer city operated ambulances will taper off transferring non-emergency patient between hospitals starting this month. Ken McMullen told Red Deer city council recently that Alberta Health Services plans to have the first NAT (non-emergency ambulatory transfers) vehicle operational in the city recently. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Discover Technimount EMS™ Latest Solution The latest Safety Arm System clamp block complies with SAE J3043, the highest industry safety standards, and has been designed and developed with your safety in mind. Intended for EMS, CCT, hospital and military environments, this premium solution is compatible with the newest Stryker Power-PRO 2. LEARN MORE Our story continues in The Big Easy EMS World Expo Sept. 18-22, New Orleans Now in its 35th year, EMS World Expo returns to The Big Easy with a continued focus on achieving better patient outcomes through better education. For five days, thousands of EMS professionals from hundreds of agencies across the globe will unite to engage in real-world training, participate in ground-breaking education, and connect with fellow attendees. READ MORE First responders train for interface fires in the South Okanagan Global News With fire season approaching in the South Okanagan, fire crews began preparing for it by training to deal with interface fires. The training took place in the area of the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory on Saturday and it was the second of its kind. READ MORE Saskatchewan budgets some $9 million for EMS improvements My Llyodminster Now The recent Saskatchewan budget is delivering an extra $8.8 million for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) improvements in several communities. Lloydminster, Cut Knife, Biggar, Kindersley, Outlook and Wilkie are among 31 communities to receive the funding. READ MORE Increased EMS funding to support additional ambulance in Moose Jaw DiscoverMooseJaw.com The province has announced an increase of $8.8 million in annual funding in the 2023-24 provincial budget to support Emergency Medical Services (EMS) improvements for 31 Saskatchewan communities including Moose Jaw. READ MORE Several west central communities receiving EMS enhancements WestCentralOnline Several communities around west central Saskatchewan got some good news surrounding enhanced emergency care. A provincial release recently shared that thanks to an increase of $8.8 million annual funding in the 2023-24 provincial budget, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) improvements will be supported for 31 Saskatchewan communities. READ MORE 2023 Member Survey Thank you and Results Alberta College of Paramedics Thank you to all regulated members who provided feedback through the 2023 Member Survey. The biennial member survey structure was implemented in 2017; making the 2023 survey the fourth time the College has successfully delivered this type of feedback mechanism for regulated members. READ MORE Frustrating, frightening ambulance wait CTV News A metro Vancouver family is speaking up tonight about their frustrating, scary wait for an ambulance. READ MORE New inter-facility ambulances roll out in Central Alberta LacombeOnline.com Additional ambulances dedicated to non-urgent patient transfers hit the road in central Alberta recentl, as a way of easing EMS pressures and improving response times. The Central Zone Inter-Facility Transfer program will ultimately see 10 ambulances phased into service, with the first in place April 18 and the final unit expected to be operational in July. READ MORE B.C.-wide emergency responder mental health awareness tour stops in Victoria Saanich News In a campaign to look after those who look after communities, a camouflage Humvee is crossing the province to raise awareness of the support available for emergency workers mentally impacted on the front lines. READ MORE Terrace Ambulance Station open house addresses paramedic shortage in northern B.C. Smithers Interior News BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is working hard to address the shortage of paramedics in the Northwest region by expanding its educational programs, BCEHS Clinical Operations Manager, Tom Soames said at a recruiting open house on April 11. READ MORE A B.C. family called 911 for an ambulance. A recorded message told them to try again CTV News Nearly two years after the health minister announced an overhaul of British Columbia’s Emergency Health Services, delays for dispatch and ambulance service continue and an upsetting message greets some callers to 911. READ MORE Ambulance Paramedics of BC advocates for paramedics to be on Community Support Teams Radio NL The President of the Ambulance Paramedics of BC is pushing to have community support teams expanded to include paramedics responding to calls in communities such as Kamloops. Union president Troy Clifford says he has met with over 100 local governments over the past year, looking at how paramedics could support the community with homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues. READ MORE City of Winnipeg and its largest union agree to talk about expanding definition of 'essential worker' CBC News The City of Winnipeg and its largest union say they're willing to work out a deal to broaden the definition of an essential city worker — and in effect, determine who won't have the right to strike. READ MORE Provincial funding to support EMS improvements in 31 Saskatchewan communities GX94 Radio An increase of $8.8 million annual funding in the 2023-24 provincial budget will support Emergency Medical Services (EMS) improvements for 31 Saskatchewan communities including some in our listening area. READ MORE Danger shouldn't be part of the job Winnipeg Free Press On Easter Sunday, a Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service paramedic was hospitalized after an attack by a patient inside an ambulance. READ MORE Saskatoon paramedics remind drivers to be aware of motorcyclists in city Global News Saskatoon paramedics attended the scene of the first motorcycle accident of 2023 recently. Troy Davies, director of public affairs at Medavie Health Services West, confirmed a car and a motorcycle collided. READ MORE Ontario investigating paramedic response to killing of gunsmith Rodger Kotanko by Toronto police CBC News Ontario's Ministry of Health is investigating how Norfolk County Paramedic Services responded to a 2021 police raid that killed renowned gunsmith Rodger Kotanko. Hannah Jensen, press secretary for the office of deputy premier and health minister Sylvia Jones, confirmed the investigation to CBC Hamilton recently. READ MORE Ambulance workers' strike to resume in several regions of Quebec Montreal Gazette A strike affecting ambulance services in several regions of Quebec is scheduled to resume after the labour dispute was briefly put on pause while the two sides discussed essential services. 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