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June 1, 2023

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Beyond the uniform: Celebrating paramedics and their life-saving work

Caring Support
This week is National Paramedic Services Week here in Canada and we are feeling really lucky to be joined by four awesome paramedics from the Paramedic Association of Canada. Read More

PARAMEDIC NEWS

Cool Aid program helps paramedics in emergencies

BlackburnNews.com
Participation in a program that helps paramedics identify potential high-risk patients in emergency situations is being promoted locally. Lambton Emergency Medical Services Manager Stephen Turner said the Cool Aid program has been around for about 20 years. Read More

New Alberta memorial to honour fallen paramedics

iHeartRADIO
As National Paramedic Services Week draws to a close, Alberta's emergency medical workers can look forward to something that will provide recognition year-round. Read More

Paramedics still in strike mode

Yahoo News
Chatham-Kent EMS paramedics continue providing emergency transportation as their strike enters its second week. The 125 full-time and part-time paramedics, Service Employees International Union Healthcare Local 1 members, began a strike against Medavie Health Services recently. Read More

Hamilton paramedic honoured for saving suicidal man's life

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Steven Kawamura knew he had to act quickly. A suicidal man was screaming and running toward the ledge of a highway overpass. Read More

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PCs recognize Paramedics Service Week

VOCM
The official opposition is recognizing the work of paramedics during this Paramedic Services Week. The theme of this year's week is diversity in paramedicine, with an overall goal of sparking a conversation and awareness of the issue. Read More

This Windsor woman collapsed in her living room. She finally got a chance to thank paramedics who saved her

CBC News
One moment, Cherry Tolentino was pumping up an air mattress in her living room. The next, she wasn't breathing. Her family called 911 on Oct. 21, 2022, after Tolentino collapsed in her living room. Read More

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Report: Police, fire and paramedic spending to blame for Winnipeg budget shortfall

Global News
Runaway spending within the Winnipeg Police Service and paying overtime to fire paramedic staff are what the City of Winnipeg is pointing to for a projected shortfall in its operating budget this year. Read More

New Alberta memorial to honour fallen paramedics

CTV News
As National Paramedic Services Week draws to a close, Alberta's emergency medical workers can look forward to something that will provide recognition year-round. Read More

Kawartha Lakes paramedic Beatrice Frasca's courageous actions recognized by province

Peterborough Examiner
Beatrice Frasca has joined an elite group by being one of 10 individuals to receive the inaugural Ontario Medal of Paramedic Bravery. The Kawartha Lakes paramedic was presented with the medal by Ontario Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell and Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, during a special ceremony at Queen's Park on May 24. Read More

Leeds Grenville recognizes efforts of paramedics

Brockville Recorder and Times
It's a time to express appreciation. National Paramedic Services Week was acknowledged by Leeds Grenville Warden Nancy Peckford at a counties council meeting recently. Read More

Paramedics are the backbone of emergency health services

e-know.ca
Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Health writes: "I would like to express my deep appreciation for the people who serve our communities as paramedics. Every day, paramedics put themselves at risk to serve people throughout B.C." Read More

Stroud student goes shoulder-to-shoulder with paramedics

Barrie News
Innisfil student Danica Smith was recognized by Simcoe County council recently as this year's honorary Paramedic for a Day contest winner. Read More

Steve's Angels: Kingston, N.S., man appreciative of paramedics' care that helped save his life

SaltWire
Steve Nickerson initially thought the pain he was feeling was indigestion, but he quickly realized something more serious was happening. The 58-year-old Kingston resident was having a heart attack. Read More

IN PHOTOS: A peek behind the front lines on Halton Paramedic Day

Halton Hills News
Halton Region wrapped up Paramedic Services Week with an open house at Woodlands Operations Centre in Oakville recently. Read More

Frontenac paramedic honoured at Queen's Park for bravery in dangerous lake rescue

Kingstonist
Aesop wrote, "It is easy to be brave from a safe distance." A local woman recently underscored that, showing that true courage may involve plunging directly into a dangerous situation. Read More

Honouring local paramedics

Lanarkleedstoday.ca
Municipalities across the region expressed thanks throughout the week for the work the first responders do, attending calls for service and often dealing with people going through the worst moment of their lives. Read More

Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus releases refresh of Paramedic services regional report

City of Kawartha Lakes
During Paramedic Week, May 21-27, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) is proud to release the Partial Refresh of the 2019 EOWC Paramedic Services Situation Overview Report. Read More

Rural paramedics deal with staff issues, longer response times

Global News
The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals says an ambulance deal struck between the city and the province, could be an issue in rural Manitoba. Learn More

London-area paramedics receive provincial bravery medal

BlackburnNews.com
Five paramedics with the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service who risked their lives to save others have received a newly created provincial medal for their heroic actions. Read More

Hospital offload delays, dispatch system modernization tackled for Peterborough paramedics

Peterborough Examiner
The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) has released a "partial refresh" of the 2019 EOWC Paramedic Services Situation Overview Report — highlighting the need to address hospital offload delays and modernize the dispatch system as priority recommendations. Read More

Paramedic Services Week marked in Simcoe County as Georgian College invests in paramedic programming

CTV News
As the country marks Paramedic Services Week, one of Simcoe County's most prominent colleges is celebrating a significant investment in its paramedic program. Read More

'A province-wide staffing strategy needed for paramedics': CUPE calls on Ford government to fix a sector in crisis

CUPE
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

A day in the life: A paramedic in B.C.

The Tyee
We know their wailing sirens and the look of the large, flashy ambulance racing down the road. Paramedics are there for people on their worst days. Read More

'The calm to all the chaos': Atlantic Canadian paramedics know the challenges, welcome the rewards of their stressful, but crucial, profession

SaltWire
As with many who work in health care, paramedics never know what their work day will bring. The call comes in and it could be a routine call for medical assistance or it could be a serious emergency that will put their skills and emotional capacity to handle the situation to the test. Read More

New contract already improving conditions for province's paramedics

The Nelson Daily
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. Read More

Announcement from Greg Graceffo, CPMB Council Chair

College of Paramedics of Manitoba
I am writing today to announce that Trish Bergal has advised the Council of the College of Paramedics Manitoba of her intention to not renew her employment contract with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba. Read More

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