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Celebrate 2024's International Paramedics Day on July 8
College of Paramedics
International Paramedics Day, hosted by the U.K.'s College of Paramedics, honours the dedication of paramedics and first responders. This year's theme, "The Difference We Make," highlights their critical role in emergencies and patient care. Chief Executive Tracy Nicholls emphasized the global impact of paramedics in clinical practice, research, education and leadership, enhancing treatment strategies and patient outcomes. Read More
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Students honour fallen firefighter with heartfelt projects
Winnipeg Free Press
An Inkster Gardens classroom showcased student-made dioramas and paintings for first responders. A bulletin board honoured firefighter Preston Heinbigner. Meadows West School's Grade 5 class hosted an appreciation day, raising $675 for Heinbigner's family. Read More
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Paramedics seek public help for lost medication pouch
CTV News
Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services reported a lost medication pouch recently. Paramedics realized the pouch was missing during a routine call. They are urging the public to assist in locating the black pouch and highlighting the dangers of unsupervised use. Read More
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Paramedics improve dispatch system to reduce ambulance shortages
CBC
Ottawa's paramedic chief notes a positive trend in daily reports, with fewer ambulance shortages since April's dispatch system upgrade. The system prioritizes urgent calls and queues noncritical ones, reducing "level zero" events significantly. Offload delays at hospitals remain a major issue. Read More
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Ottawa urges province to fix paramedic offload delays
CTV News
Ottawa urges Ontario's health ministry to reduce paramedic wait times at hospitals, causing slower response times and unavailable ambulances. Paramedics waited over 100,000 hours to offload patients in 2023, with 1,672 "level zero" events when no ambulances were available. Read More
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Paramedics to receive immediate mental health support
Quinte News
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee recommends Hastings County partner with Breakwater Institute to provide short-term psychological and peer support for paramedics. This initiative includes up to three virtual psychologist sessions per incident, costing $250 each, with an estimated budget of $25,000 to $75,000. Read More
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Paramedics protest stalled talks with pickets at BBQ
CTV News
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, paramedics protested stalled contract talks at a social services BBQ. EMS staff, the only workers not given the day off, carried picket signs to highlight their frustrations over being without a contract for over a year. Read More
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Ontario colleges plan 3-year paramedic programs
TBNewsWatch
Ontario colleges may extend paramedic programs to three years, resulting in fewer graduates during the transition. Confederation College's dean noted this change would help students manage the program's growing demands and improve retention. A decision from the province is pending. Read More
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Funding sought for paramedic crisis response
Quinte News
Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services aims to secure Ministry of Health funding, approved by Hastings/Quinte Emergency Services Committee, to address Belleville's mental health crisis. The plan includes paramedics providing 12-hour care and responding to overdoses with counselors. Read More
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Off-duty nurse, paramedic save lives after crash
CityNews Ottawa
A two-vehicle collision led to charges. OPP responded to a crash on Highway 15 where one driver turning left was hit by another driver passing. Both drivers sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. Read More
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Coroner urges ambulances to stock lifesaving antidote
BBC News via Yahoo!
A coroner recommended ambulances carry an antidote after a 22-year-old mother with autism took her life. She was devastated by the news her child might be adopted. The coroner emphasized action to prevent future deaths, urging NHS and ambulance services to implement this measure. Read More
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Air ambulance service decisions to impact jobs
CBC
Decisions on Newfoundland and Labrador's air ambulance system will be delayed until late summer, raising job loss concerns in central Newfoundland. Two unnamed companies are bidding on the service, with bids currently under evaluation. The RFP issued in December includes conditions for basing aircraft in St. John's and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Read More
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Air ambulance gets new hangar and plane
CHSJ-FM
The Grand Manan air ambulance service will resume by fall. A contract with Voyageur Aviation was signed, securing a plane. The village will finance and construct a dedicated hangar, expected to be completed by September. This marks progress towards sustainable air ambulance services. Read More
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Decommissioned ambulance donation aids Habitat for Humanity's mission
Quinte News
Hastings/Quinte Emergency Service Committee recommends donating a decommissioned ambulance to Habitat for Humanity to help expand operations and support seniors in Trenton, Ontario. The ambulance, available in late 2024 due to shipping delays, would forgo a potential $20,000 auction revenue. The Council will review this recommendation. Read More
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