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5th Annual CAWM Conference
Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine
Join the Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine team November 1-3, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Halifax Convention Center or online for the 5th Annual Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine Conference! This year's theme is "Trailblazing Canadian Wilderness Medicine" and will feature three full days of lectures from both faculty and students, a keynote speaker, in-person and hybrid format workshops, panel discussions and social events! Topics covered will include dive medicine, heat illnesses, drowning, MCI's, wilderness/environmental toxicology, search and rescue, advanced trauma, resuscitation, point of care ultrasound and more! CME credits are available and preconference courses will run October 30-31.
Visit our website for more information and how to register at www.cawm.ca. Please contact [email protected] with any questions!
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New air ambulance restores safety for residents
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After a nearly two-year gap, an air ambulance service has returned to Grand Manan, New Brunswick, bringing relief to residents. The King Air 200 aircraft, now operating on the island, performed its first patient transfer, improving health care access despite challenging weather conditions. Read More
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Seeking paramedics for fall 2024 recruitment
CambridgeToday
The Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services is seeking certified paramedics for its fall recruitment. Interested ACP or PCP-AEMCA professionals can join a virtual info session on September 10, 2024, to learn more about the role and recruitment process. Read More
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Ambulance wait times drop by 12% after key changes
St. Albert Gazette
Ambulances in St. Albert, Alberta, are now quicker to return to service and handle more calls, thanks to provincial changes introduced in March 2023. Reduced offload times at hospitals and added ambulances have contributed to faster response times and higher staff morale. Read More
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Ontario increases Windsor emergency care funding by 8%
Windsor Star
Ontario is increasing emergency care funding in Windsor/Essex by 8%, bringing total investment to over $25 million in 2024. The province also invests $1.1 million to hire more nurses to reduce ambulance offload times, improving paramedic availability. Read More
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Paramedics facing burnout as ER closures continue in BC
CityNews Vancouver
British Columbia paramedics are stepping in as emergency rooms close across the province. The union warns the current approach is unsustainable, with staff working extended shifts and traveling to remote areas, impacting their well-being and patient care. Read More
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Why ER visits are taking 20% longer across Canada
CTV News
Emergency room visits in Canada are increasingly time-consuming, with patients experiencing a 20-30% longer wait time than three years ago. Data shows ER stays for both urgent and nonurgent cases have increased nationwide. Read More
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$12.6M paramedic station approved for completion by 2027
CTV News
Cambridge, Ontario, will gain a new paramedic station at 651 Concession Road, replacing the old Kinsmen Children's Centre. The $12.6 million project is expected to be completed by 2027. Some regional councillors raised concerns about the station's design and suggested additional uses for the space. Read More
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How Canada's rescue coordination saves lives across air and sea
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Canada's search and rescue efforts are managed through a federal system, primarily led by the Canadian Armed Forces and Coast Guard. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Halifax oversees operations across vast regions, including the Atlantic, focusing on aeronautical and maritime distress. Read More
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Top 10 health reasons sending Canadians to ERs in 2024
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Canadians spent more time in emergency departments this year, with "abdominal and pelvic pain" being the most common reason for visits. Over 444,000 patients reported this issue, followed by throat and chest pain. Other frequent reasons included respiratory infections and back pain. Read More
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Program offers AED subsidies to boost survival rates
CBC
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick highlights how AED costs, ranging from $1,500 to $3,000, prevent some businesses from purchasing. A subsidy program, partially funded by the Department of Health, aims to make these lifesaving devices more accessible. Read More
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Oxford College opens new campus with paramedic program showcase
Burlington Today
Oxford College launched its new campus in Burlington, Ontario, with a showcase of its paramedic program, marking its 20th anniversary. Students celebrated the occasion which featured barbecue, games and information on upcoming programs like medical lab technician training. Read More
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New program combats substance use crisis with local partnerships
Insideottawavalley.com
Pembroke, Ontario's mayor acknowledges the city's substance use crisis, stressing efforts to address it. Renfrew County's overdose death rate in 2023 was quadruple that of the rest of the county. A new program addresses addiction, homelessness and mental health collaboratively. Read More
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$14.5M boost set to speed up ambulance services
CTV News
Huron and Bruce counties will receive $14.5 million from Ontario, raising ambulance funding by 9% in Huron and 6% in Bruce. The funds aim to address rising costs and reduce offload times, enhancing emergency response. Read More
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