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September 28, 2023

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ER closures putting added pressure on paramedics
Global News
The president of Ambulance Paramedics of BC says continued emergency room closures in the Interior Health zone is putting pressure on paramedics in neighbouring communities. Read More

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PARAMEDIC NEWS

Funding boost crucial to county paramedic response
Peterborough Examiner
In a funding boost of $914,328 compared to 2022, Peterborough County-City Paramedics will receive a total of $9,490,038 from the province of Ontario — "crucial" government dollars that will help local paramedics deal with an unprecedented increase in demand for services, officials who applauded the support from Queen's Park said. Read More

Medic Monday recognizes paramedics
Government of Nova Scotia
On Sept. 25 more than 1,200 paramedics across the province were celebrated as Nova Scotia marked Medic Monday. "Paramedicine is a profession that puts others first and it can be physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. Our paramedics have shown us time and time again that they have dedicated their lives to serving our communities," said Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson. Read More

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Nova Scotia expands immigration program in bid to fill pharmacy, paramedic jobs
CBC News
Nova Scotia is expanding a fast-tracked immigration program to include international students who want to become paramedics and pharmacy technicians, in its latest move to address health worker shortages. Read More

Hunter Prize: Paramedics are an untapped resource for cutting down emergency wait times
The Hub
If there is one thing you can rely on, it's that you will wait in an emergency department to see a doctor. While this has historically been seen as a "known evil" of the health-care system, and many initiatives have been attempted to lower ED wait times, the issue remains. Read More

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Back story to Paramedic Ride visit to Arnprior
96.1 Renfrew Today
This year, the 10th anniversary of the (Tour) Paramedic Ride was marked by a special ceremony in Arnprior. About 20 Paramedic cyclists started the local journey Sept. 20 at the Paramedic Base in Arnprior, heading to Burnstown Beach, Pakenham, Fitzroy Harbour and back to Arnprior for the closing ceremony at the Park some 93 kilometres later. Read More

York Region unveils new paramedic response station in Markham
YorkRegion.com
The Regional Municipality of York marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of Paramedic Response Station #27 in the City of Markham. York Region chair and CEO Wayne Emmerson expressed his confidence in the exceptional care provided by York Region's paramedics and the pivotal role this new station will play in sustaining the delivery of vital life-saving services. Read More

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Ontario boosts Land Ambulance Service Grant for Peterborough County-City Paramedics
Global News
The Ontario government is providing an additional $914,000 to Peterborough County-City Paramedics this year to support general ambulance service operations. Read More

Committee set to review audit of ambulance service won't hear from paramedics' union
CBC News
Nova Scotia's Auditor General Kim Adair is set to release a report next week on the province's ground ambulance service, including her analysis of whether it is "meeting the needs of Nova Scotians in a cost-effective manner." Read More

Auditor: Nova Scotia ambulance service plagued by continuing poor response times
The Star
A new report says Nova Scotia's ambulance service is in a "critical state" and isn't meeting mandated response times for patient transfers at hospitals. Provincial auditor general Kim Adair says the average wait time for an ambulance in 2022 rose from 14 minutes to 25 minutes — an increase of 79 per cent. Read More

Haldimand County sets ambulance response time targets for 2024
Hamilton Spectator
Haldimand County Paramedic Services is working to improve its ambulance response times, but it's an ongoing challenge. As manager of emergency services and fire chief Jason Gallagher noted in his annual ambulance response time performance plan report that he presented at the Sept. 19 council-in-committee meeting, there are a number of factors that impact how quickly emergency responders can get to a scene. Read More

No 'silver bullet' to fix ambulance response times, CEO says
CBC News
Ambulance New Brunswick says there's no easy solution to chronically poor response times in many rural and remote communities around the province. Read More

STARS air ambulance hosts 'Rescue on the Prairies' fundraising event in Lumsden
CTV News
A STARS helicopter was seen landing at Over the Hill Orchard recently, but it wasn't the usual type of mission for the air ambulance. The 8th annual STARS "Rescue on the Prairies" fundraising event took place, where four executives from large companies were airlifted to the valley by helicopter. Read More

Ambulance New Brunswick answers questions about lengthy wait time
Global News
In an unusual move, Ambulance New Brunswick was back in front of the legislature's public accounts committee just two weeks after their last appearance to answer additional questions from lawmakers. Read More

Peer support organization for first responders launches in Alberta
EverythingGP
An independent Canadian peer support organization has opened its doors in Alberta today. Boots on the Ground is a phone line open 24/7, run by first responders, for first responders and military members. Read More

'I have to relive that every time I drive by': First responders push for change
Timmins News
Public-area memorials leave a lasting impact on the mental health of local paramedics and other first responders, says a local EMS leader. Read More

Osoyoos' Gyro Park bursts at the seams with first responder and music event
Castanet.net
Gyro Park was heaving with nearly 1,600 people for the last music in the park on Sept. 13 for the Eagle Eyes tribute band that had been rescheduled after the Okanagan-wide travel ban was imposed due to the wildfire situation. Read More

MADD holds breakfast to thank first responders
CTV News
A free breakfast in Sydney today to thank first responders for their efforts toward curbing impaired driving. Read More

Heart of a Hero Tour recognizes first responders, highlights career opportunities
Lethbridge Herald
Not many people outside of the medical field will know who Paul Maurice Zoll is. There are few people, however, who aren't familiar with the artificial cardiac pacemaker and cardiac defibrillator, the development of which Dr. Zoll is credited. Read More

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