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Peterborough paramedics union says lingering staffing shortage poses risks
Global News
The union representing paramedics in the Peterborough, ON, area is sounding alarm over claims of down-staffing ambulances. The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4911 says down-staffing of ambulances — where a paramedic's shift is not staffed — is "becoming the norm" for Peterborough County-City Paramedics (PCCP) services. Read More
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Northeast paramedic students could soon see financial boost
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The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a large sum of training bursaries to support future paramedics. Financial supports are now being offered to those interested in pursuing a frontline paramedic career in the province, which includes students in the northeast. Read More
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Canada's oldest military medical unit honoured
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The Canadian Armed Forces' longest-running military medical unit was honoured recently. Formed in 1898 as the Bearer Company of Halifax, and renamed in 1906, the Edmonton-based 1 Field Ambulance was granted Freedom of the City in St. Albert. Read More
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Toronto Paramedics supervisor's vehicle recovered after being stolen
The Star
A Toronto Paramedics vehicle belonging to a supervisor was recovered recently after being reportedly stolen. Toronto Paramedics said crews were responding to an active medical emergency near College and Bathurst street when they witnessed the SUV being driven away as they treated a patient in an ambulance. Read More
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Paramedic response unit launches in Westport, ON
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The Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service now has a Paramedic Response Unit (PRU) located in Westport. The PRU will provide emergency medical services to residents of Westport and the surrounding area from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days per week. Read More
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Transparency, accountability at B.C.'s ambulance service has flatlined, audit review shows
Castanet.net
BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and the Ministry of Health have failed to improve public transparency and accountability for ambulance services, or establish a co-ordinated approach so that patient care meets acceptable medical standards, indicates an extensive review of the province's track record in response to 18 individual audits involving a wide range of agencies since 2019. Read More
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Despite shortages, paramedics still working hard to serve the community
Quinte News
Like other areas of health care, paramedic systems across the province are under intense pressure. Hastings Quinte Paramedic Services Deputy Chief Mike Slatter says there are several reasons for the strain on the local system, starting with a shortage of paramedics and a large geographical region to cover. Read More
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