This message was sent to [email protected] To advertise in this publication please click here May 25, 2023 To view email in web browser, click here. .PARAMEDIC NEWS Meet the team of bicycle paramedics pedalling to emergencies at Montreal's airport CTV News If you’re ever feeling faint while catching a flight, an airport paramedic can come to the rescue, though not in the way you might expect. At Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, paramedics pedal on two wheels to respond to emergencies. READ MORE 'A province-wide staffing strategy needed for paramedics': CUPE calls on Ford government to fix a sector in crisis Calgary Herald As critical ambulance shortages rise across the province, the union representing the majority of paramedics in Ontario is calling on the provincial government to work on a comprehensive staffing strategy for the emergency medical services sector. READ MORE Paramedics to receive Ontario's top honours for outstanding bravery Government of Ontario The Honorable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, will present the inaugural Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery to paramedics who performed individual acts of outstanding bravery and exceptional courage in the face of danger. 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 First responders in N.L. will soon have a local voice to help with the mental health toll of the job CBC News First responders dealing with the sometimes devastating mental health toll of their jobs will soon have some local support from people who know what they're going through. The provincial government is launching a new help line, specifically designed for paramedics and other first responders as a non-crisis mental health support staffed by other first responders who can relate to and have lived experiences. READ MORE Relay run coming through Orillia Aug. 19 as special tribute to Canada's military and first responders Simcoe.com Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) extends an invitation to Canadians to again support the "Defeat Depression" campaign through donations and sponsorship as Clay Williams leads the ninth annual Canal Pursuit for Mental Health run relay from Port Severn to Kingston and all the way to Ottawa. 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 'It really felt real': Future paramedics put through their paces at staged mass casualty event in Waterloo CTV News A café exploded in Waterloo, leading to dozens of injuries. That’s the staged situation future paramedics confronted recently as part of a mock mass casualty event. Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services, Kitchener Fire and the Waterloo Regional Police Department held the training activity at one of their training facilities on Erbs Road in Waterloo. READ MORE Paramedic Services Week Statement 2023 Unifor National As we celebrate Paramedic Services Week, Unifor recognizes with pride the vital contributions of emergency medical services workers who provide critical care and support to Canadians every day. Paramedic Services Week is marked in Ontario May 21-27. READ MORE Paramedic shortages plague B.C.'s rural areas, but some remedies coming Vancouver Sun Quadra Island resident Carol Woolsey had a medical emergency in her rural community last month after the last ferry had sailed for the night. After developing searing pain in her lower abdomen, the 77-year-old and her cousin called 911 around 10:00 p.m. on April 2. READ MORE B.C. paramedic urges long weekend caution as incidents expected to spike Castanet.net BC Emergency Health Services is bracing for a busy long weekend and urging caution on the highways. Paramedics across B.C. are typically called out to as many as 60 calls a day over long weekends, the agency says. READ MORE County of Simcoe to name local student honorary paramedic for Paramedic Services Week CTV News A grade 6 student from Innisfil will get the chance to walk in the shoes of a Simcoe County Paramedic. Danica Smith is the lucky winner of the County of Simcoe's "Paramedic for a Day" contest, coinciding with its celebration of National Paramedic Services Week. READ MORE Paramedic honoured on his retirement from service Yahoo News Paramedic Brian Leahey, the deputy chief of logistics for the department and the man who was the face of the drone program for the paramedic service for many years, was honoured at his retirement by Renfrew County council recently. READ MORE Sudbury, ON paramedics fell short of response time targets last year CBC News Greater Sudbury, ON paramedics did not always meet their response time targets for their most acute calls last year. Paramedics are expected to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest in six minutes or less, according to a target set by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. READ MORE Province picking up tab for students willing to become a nurse or paramedic North Bay Nugget The province is trying to sweeten the pot when it comes to enticing students to become a nurse or paramedic. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced recently, students can apply for the newly-expanded Learn and Stay Grant. READ MORE Northern EMS, universities pleased with Ontario's new health care retention strategy CTV News District of Nipissing EMS Chief Paramedic Stephen Kirk knows all too well of the shortage of paramedics in northern and rural Ontario. “It’s definitely a struggle. We've got some of the services in northern Ontario that hold vacancies for over a year trying to get those filled,” he said. READ MORE Paramedic Services Week honours paramedics, diversity in paramedicine Newmarket News Paramedic Services Week 2023 kicked off recently to honour nearly 11,000 paramedics in Ontario and their commitment to the welfare of others. This year's theme is Diversity in Paramedicine - The Patient. The Provider. READ MORE 'I didn't want this to happen to another woman again': How a CUPE paramedic organized to fight for the rights of pregnant workers CUPE Nicole Runge always knew about the difficulty Kenora’s paramedics faced when applying for accommodation during pregnancy. Therefore, as an expectant mother, she worked as long as she could before finally requesting modified duties. READ MORE Parksville helicopter company wins $544 million B.C. air ambulance contract Vancouver Island Free Daily A helicopter firm in Parksville has landed a major contract to help upgrade and operate B.C.’s air ambulance fleet. Ascent Helicopters was awarded the $554.4 million contract to supply new aircraft to BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) to deliver helicopter emergency medical services. READ MORE Paramedic Services Week — Shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes of Montreal and Laval! Yahoo Finance "Paramedics and emergency medical dispatchers dedicate their days to helping the public. They, as well as the commissioning attendants and logistics staff do essential work for the population. As an organization, we are pleased to showcase the diverse talents at the heart of our mission, which is saving lives," said François Charpentier, President and CEO of the Corporation d'urgences-santé. READ MORE Celebrating diversity in paramedicine during Paramedic Services Week, May 21-27 City of Guelph Join us as we celebrate the many ways Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service serves the City of Guelph and Wellington County and keeps our communities safe and healthy. Paramedic Services Week is an annual opportunity to reflect upon and recognize the work and dedication of paramedics. READ MORE Paramedics are increasingly not available when we need them in Ontario The Star Last October, when an 11-year-old girl with vital signs absent needed a paramedic in Ottawa, there were none available. The Ottawa Paramedic Service was in “code zero,” occasions when there are no ambulances available to respond to 911 calls. READ MORE New contract already improving conditions for B.C.'s paramedics Prince George Citizen British Columbia’s emergency health workers are finding themselves in a pretty good place as they mark Paramedic Services Week in the province in 2023. “It’s an exciting time to join BCEHS,” says Sara Thomas, the manager of clinical operations for Kootenay West. READ MORE P.E.I. paramedics say diversity workshop all the more important amid heavy burnout CBC News Paramedics in P.E.I. are getting the opportunity to learn more about something they say is a key component in making them better professionals: Anti-racism training. The Paramedic Association of P.E.I. invited groups and community members — including PEERS Alliance, the Black Cultural Society, and Mi'kmaw poet and storyteller Julie Pellissier-Lush — to talk about diversity with association members. READ MORE Chatham-Kent paramedics on strike CTV News Chatham-Kent EMS paramedics are on strike as of 6:00 a.m. on May 23. A statement from Medavie Health Services, which Chatham-Kent EMS is part of, states a vote in favour of a strike took place during a membership meeting with Services Employees Internation Union (SEIU) Local 1. READ MORE Paramedics prepared for strike action 99.1 FM CKXS Paramedics in Chatham-Kent are going on strike. Represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare, EMS paramedics voted 97 per cent in favour of strike action last month. Employed by Medavie Health Services, the union members’ last contract expired on Dec. 31, 2022. READ MORE UCP says they've 'drastically' improved Emergency Medical Services wait times CHAT News Today “In 2019, the UCP government inherited a broken, bloated, and bureaucratic health system that was failing Albertans. In response to this crisis, we streamlined resources to the front lines, increased health spending by over $2 billion, and added 700 physicians and nearly 6,000 staff in AHS, including 1,800 registered nurses and 300 paramedics. In 2022 alone, we added 254 physicians and 800 nursing staff,” said Highwood UCP candidate RJ Sigurdson in a statement recently. READ MORE   PAC eNews Connect with PAC Hailey Golden, Director of Publishing, Multiview, 469-420-2630 | Download media kit Victoria Scott, Senior Content Editor, Multiview, 289-695-5367  Paramedic Association of Canada 201-4 Florence St.   |  Ottawa, ON K2P 0W7  613-836-6581  |  Contact Us  |  www.paramedic.ca Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 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