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September 7, 2023

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Manitoba NDP's pledge to hire 200 paramedics, reopen Seven Oaks ER endorsed by paramedics' association

CBC News
If elected next month, the Manitoba New Democrats say they'll hire 200 paramedics — a pledge that's receiving support from a group that represents first responders in the province. Read More

PARAMEDIC NEWS

Paramedic tells inquest about delay in accessing patient

Brantford Expositor
Having greater familiarity with large buildings such as W. Ross Macdonald School in Brantford would benefit local paramedics, a coroner's jury was told. Read More

For PSP

PSPNET
As part of the Government of Canada's National Action Plan on Posttraumatic Stress Injuries, PSPNET is offering and evaluating internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy, also known as ICBT, specifically tailored for current and former Public Safety Personnel (PSP), and their spouses or significant others. Read More

Paramedics, tow truck drivers criticize Alberta's diluted safety legislation for roadside workers

CBC News
Tow truck drivers and paramedics are joining the voices criticizing the provincial government for walking back some of new traffic safety provisions intended to protect roadside workers. Read More

OP Remember 2023

24 Hours of Heroes
Tackle 12 hero workouts that honour men and women who have lost their lives serving their communities. Read More

Paramedic shares personal story about losing his niece to opioid poisoning

CTV News
Seamus Murphy, the Deputy Chief of Cochrane District Paramedic Services says the death of his 26-year-old niece in April last year changed his life — she passed away due to opioid poisoning. Read More

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Suicide awareness and understanding suicide among public safety personnel

CIPSRT
In Canada, approximately 11 people per day die by suicide. We do not know how many Canadians who die by suicide are public safety personnel (PSP). But there is evidence that suicidal behaviours (i.e., thoughts, planning, attempts) appear higher for some PSP than for the general public. Read More

Frontenac Paramedics launch volunteer responder system

Kingston Whig Standard
More than 60 people across rural areas of Frontenac County are now part of a new volunteer first responder system. The Neighbours Helping Neighbours system went online recently and is designed to allow participants to respond to cardiac arrests with CPR and automated external defibrillators. Read More

Bracket for Sapphire Infusion Pumps

Promoted by Technimount System
Tested in compliance with SAE J3043, the highest industry safety standards, the Bracket Pro Serie 92 – GR3 is the safest and most ergonomic solution for the transport of the Sapphire Infusion pumps. Learn More

Paramedics Community Paramedicine Program supports safe discharge home

OHA
The Northumberland Paramedics Community Paramedicine Program is increasingly being integrated into local hospital discharge planning, to great effect. Read More

Ambulance offload times down more than 4 hours at Guelph General Hospital

CTV News
Ambulance offload times have dropped significantly at Guelph General Hospital (GGH) — to wait times paramedics and hospital staff haven’t seen since before the pandemic. Read More

Essex-Windsor EMS is hiring

Windsorite
The County of Essex has job openings for primary and advanced care paramedics to fill part-time positions with Essex-Windsor EMS. Read More

2023 Paramedic Golf Tournament

PPAO
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Meadows Golf & Country Club - 4335 Hawthorne Rd, Gloucester, ON K1G 3N4
Registration Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 17 at 11:59 p.m. Read More

'Province-wide problem': Training standards causing concern for volunteer paramedic recruitment

CTV News
Rural fire departments in Manitoba warn that the supply of volunteers could be drying up because of a new training standard that is increasing the training time for paramedics by nearly 200 hours. Read More

Ambulance service gets provincial funding

North Bay News
The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) through the Land Ambulance Service Grant (LASG), is getting $6,740,000. Read More

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