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August 31, 2023

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SDG warden and counterparts incl. Renfrew County want to discuss paramedic costs with Ottawa

Kingston Whig Standard
Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry (SDG) United Counties Warden Tony Fraser and his counterparts from four other regional municipal jurisdictions including County of Renfrew Warden Peter Emon, have signed on a letter to Ottawa's mayor looking to schedule a meeting to discuss what they say are inequities in paramedic-service billing, and are still waiting for that opportunity to chat with some big-city folks. Read More

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Paramedic assessment centres becoming a new doctor's office in Renfrew County

CTV News
New healthcare assessment centres run by paramedics in Renfrew County are filling gaps in the healthcare system for residents without a family doctor. Read More

GGH drastically reduces offloading ambulance times

Guelph News
Guelph General Hospital has reduced its ambulance offload time from an average of 4.9 hours in October 2022 to 42 minutes in June 2023. Offloading happens when there is no space for patients in the emergency department so they can't be transferred for care from ambulances. Read More

Trauma program in Vernon aims to assist female veterans, first responders

Vernon Morning Star
Almost half of the women in the Canadian military and public safety experience sexual assault and harassment in these fields. The staggering statistic has prompted the formation of a Women's PTSD and Military Sexual Trauma program, coming to Vernon Sept. 4 to 15, and 18 to 29. Read More

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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service donates used equipment to Firefighters Without Borders

City of Winnipeg
Instead of ending up in the landfill, decommissioned firefighting helmets, self-contained breathing apparatus, and other equipment are headed to developing countries to help protect first responders who otherwise might not have access to the personal protective gear. Read More

Paramedic lauded for quick response at accident scene

Kingsville Times
A quick and cool-headed response by an off-duty Essex-Windsor EMS paramedic likely saved a motor vehicle accident victim from being paralyzed. Paramedic Mason Whitaker has been presented with a Meritorious Service Coin by Chief Bruce Krauter and recognized for her "exceptional display of courage, dedication and quick action." Read More

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District considers retrofitting ambulance to help with homelessness services

Huntsville Doppler
The District of Muskoka is considering a novel approach when it comes to visiting clients and tackling the ever-increasing problem of homelessness in the region. Read More

Nova Scotia Health Eastern Zone ambulance response time lowest in province but offload times still over 1.5 hours

SaltWire
Nova Scotia ambulance response times are hitting targets less than 60 per cent of the time. This is according to data provided in the Nova Scotia Health data provided for the Department of Health's report Action for Health which is published at www.novascotia.ca/actionforhealth under the section entitled Solution Five Results. Read More

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Wellness Together Canada
Are you a healthcare worker looking to... decrease stress? Build resilience? Feel and perform your best? You're in the right place. Read More

Paramedics get permanent new home in local municipality

CKNXNewsToday.ca
An agreement between Huron County council and Huron East will see the county's paramedics get a permanent home in the Huron East Fire Hall and Huron East getting the expansion they were looking for. Read More

Sudbury ambulance en route to hospital hits moose

iHeartRADIO
There was a scary incident in Sudbury on Monday morning near Dowling. An ambulance taking a patient to Health Sciences North hit a moose on Highway 144 around 3:00 a.m. Read More

Guelph General Hospital successfully reduces offload times for patients brought to the hospital by ambulance

Guelph General Hospital
Guelph General Hospital (GGH) has been working diligently over the past several months to reduce the time patients wait with a paramedic crew in the hospital. Read More

Could wait times be cut if firefighters took patients to hospitals?

Halton Hills News
There are no hospitals on the Frontenac Islands. So, when a woman fell unresponsive two weeks ago, first responders did what they always do: they took the patient to Kingston, a 20-minute ferry ride away. Read More

Canadian Vascular Access Association

CVAA
Are you an advocate for your patients' IV care? Read More

Poorly visible address signs can delay emergency response say Merritt first responders

Merritt Herald
Merritt first responders are reminding Nicola Valley residents to ensure their address signs are clearly visible from the public roadway, following a number of cases where lack of visibility slowed response time. Read More

Paramedics seeking public opinion

Kingston Whig Standard
Frontenac Paramedics are looking for volunteers from the general public to participate in a medication safety consultation. The consultation includes a working group that will examine the management and administration of medication in a patient-focused context. Read More

Ennismore woman leaves paramedic career, turns flower sanctuary into business

Global News
After 14 years as a paramedic, an Ennismore woman decided to quit her job, turning her passion for flowers into a business. Read More

No injuries after transport collides with ambulance

TBNewsWatch.com
Provincial police were called to a collision involving a transport and an ambulance last week. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision at Sistonens Corners and Highway 102 at about 7:30 p.m. Read More

How long is too long to wait for an ambulance on the Island of Montreal?

CTV News
When you call 911 for an ambulance, you expect it to arrive quickly. But one former paramedic says timing could depend on where you are on the island. Read More

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PSPNET
Public Safety Personnel (PSP) is a broad term that includes individuals (career and volunteer) that ensure the safety of Canadians. Read More

Sask. woman says 'bubble therapy' changed her life after quitting job as paramedic and turned to scuba diving

CBC News
In this video for CBC's Creator Network, filmmaker Jenalene Antony profiles Alanna McIntyre, a former paramedic who turned to scuba diving after an injury and stress forced her to change careers. Read More

City leaders call for housing, paramedic offload delays and mental health support at AMO conference

City of Guelph
The City of Guelph joined over 2,000 participants from across Ontario at the 2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario's (AMO) annual conference from Aug. 20-23. Read More

13 Newfoundland and Labrador life savers get awards from St. John Ambulance

SaltWire
St. John Ambulance has presented life-saving awards to 13 residents of Newfoundland and Labrador for their acts of bravery, ranging from rescue efforts in burning homes to applying first aid during medical emergencies. Read More

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service opts to provide information on incidents on its website

Global News
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is changing the way it does things with the adoption of a new system to keep the public aware of ongoing incidents. Read More

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