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January 18, 2024

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Nova Scotia's single-paramedic 'SPEAR' program seeks to tackle emergency response pressures

Global News
In an effort to better tackle demands on paramedics, Nova Scotia's ground ambulance operator is integrating new programs in its emergency response services. Read More

PAC NEWS

PAC Awards of Excellence Program call for nominations 2024

PAC
The Paramedic Association of Canada has developed an awards program to recognize exceptional Canadian paramedics and paramedic supporters at the national level. These awards presentations will be held during the Paramedics Across Canada Expo in Halifax on September 21, 2024. Read More

Call for presentations

PAC
We are now accepting speaker presentations for consideration at PACE2024, scheduled for September 18-22, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Learn More

PARAMEDIC NEWS

Paramedic recruitment and retention key for 2024

TimminsToday
Paramedic recruitment and retention is going to be crucial in 2024, says the chief paramedic. In the coming year, Jean Carriere, chief paramedic for the Cochrane District EMS, said 20 paramedics are needed. Read More

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Former paramedics hope Hotel Julie becomes a Stratford destination

The Stratford Beacon Herald
From the ambulance to the inn, Paula MacFarlane and Jake Taylor have made the most of their career shift. Paramedics in Stratford for more than 10 years, the London couple with four kids needed something new after the job's mental tolls became too much. Read More

Paramedics offer valuable tips to prevent frostbite

Clark's Crossing Gazette
Dressing properly for cold weather is the best way to ensure you minimize the risk of frostbite, according to Medavie Health Services West Director of Public Affairs Troy Davies. Read More

Regional paramedic services set to add 20 full time staff

CityNews Kitchener
Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services will have 20 new full-time staff starting. This is one of two hiring blitzes this year, with another 20 full-time staff members expected to be hired later in the year. Read More

Hypothermia calls and playing on ice: Hazards during BC deep freeze

CTV News
As British Columbia marks another day of frigid temperatures from an "entrenched" Arctic air mass, emergency calls for cold-related medical issues are soaring and parks officials are urging people to stay off of frozen waterways. Read More

More paramedics leaving the job amid Alberta's ongoing EMS crisis

CityNews Edmonton
From red alerts to staffing shortages and ambulance wait times, the ongoing EMS crisis across Alberta has both patients and paramedics feeling frustrated. Shilpa Downton reports burnt out paramedics are hanging up their uniforms and finding new jobs. Read More

Paramedics' union says new emergency medical responder role an 'asset,' Liberals disagree

Halifax Examiner
The opposition Liberals say the provincial government's announcement that it's training 200 paramedic assistants over the next two years isn't going to relieve the strain on Nova Scotia's paramedics. Read More

Grey County building new paramedic base in West Grey

CollingwoodToday
Grey County is purchasing land to build a new paramedic base in the Municipality of West Grey. At its meeting, the county council gave the thumbs up to a plan to purchase a piece of property from West Grey for $150,000 to be used for the new paramedic base. Read More

Former chief paramedic advocated for community program

Brantford Expositor
A retired chief paramedic of the Brant-Brantford Paramedic Service will be remembered for his love of family, friends and sports. Read More

Opposition raises concerns over new emergency medical responders

CIGO-FM
Nova Scotia's Liberal Party doesn't view the recent announcement from the Department of Health and Wellness to train 200 emergency medical responders who will work alongside paramedics as a step in the right direction. Read More

Concerns over Nova Scotia's new medical responder program

CTV News
A new type of health care professional will soon be behind the wheel of some ambulances in Nova Scotia — but the drivers will not be paramedics. Read More

Health minister says Gander will still have role in air ambulance service

NTV
A request for proposals for air ambulance service is looking at Happy Valley-Goose Bay and St. John's as locations, but the health minister said Gander will still have a role to play in providing that service. Read More

Ambulances diverted from Moncton Hospital during 'critical overcapacity' in ER

CBC
An undisclosed number of patients being transported by ambulance to the Moncton Hospital had to be rerouted to the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre because of "critical overcapacity" in the emergency department, Horizon Health officials have confirmed. Read More

Parkland Ambulance offers tips around the cold

Prince Albert Daily Herald
With extreme cold warnings blanketing the province including Prince Albert and area Parkland Ambulance wants people to stay safe. Lyle Karasiuk, Director of Logistics Public Affairs with Parkland Ambulance, said that it is best to stay indoors when the temperature hits 40 below with wind chills. Read More

Prince Albert ambulance service welcomes new provincial drug alert system

Prince Albert Daily Herald
The provincial government launched a new Provincial Drug Alert System and that's a good step towards keeping vulnerable people safe, according to Parkland Ambulance. Read More

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