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Top Articles of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, PAC would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the PAC eNews a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Thursday, Jan. 9.
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Wildfire photos taken by first responders
TheAlbertan.com
From Aug. 1: Take a look at pictures from last week that depict a portion of the wildfire's impact on Jasper, Alberta. A first responder took the pictures and sent them to the Fitzhugh. Read More
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Rethinking rural health care: The debate on ambulance service changes
High River Times
From April 4: Alberta Health Services recently announced the shift of private ambulance transfers to Medavie West, raising concerns among paramedics. Don Sharpe highlighted potential issues with this change, emphasizing the overlooked experienced providers and the impact on rural emergency services, questioning the fairness in health care access between rural areas and cities like Calgary and Edmonton. Read More
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Medavie to overhaul Newfoundland's ambulance system in 10-year plan
VOCM-AM
From Oct. 10: Medavie Health has been selected to design and manage Newfoundland's integrated ambulance system. The company will oversee emergency and nonmedical transfers, and develop a province-wide helicopter medical service. A 10-year plan will improve paramedic certifications across the province. Read More
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$2M lawsuit filed after stretcher fall injures woman
CambridgeToday
From Oct. 3: A woman is seeking $2 million in damages after falling from a stretcher. The lawsuit targets paramedics, the city and the hotel where she was staying, alleging improper care and negligence led to her injuries, including a concussion. Read More
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Navigating the new terrain of paramedic regulation in Prince Edward Island
CBC
From April 11: Prince Edward Island has introduced a new regulatory body for paramedics, sparking discussions over the significant increase in registration fees. Transitioning from a provincial oversight to the self-regulated P.E.I. College of Paramedicine, this shift aims to enhance the scope of paramedic services, amidst concerns from the paramedic union about the fee hike from $75 to $475. Read More
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Manitoba's paramedic job promises under scrutiny
CBC
From May 9: Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives claim the NDP briefly failed to honor a commitment to employ all qualifying paramedic graduates. Health critic Kathleen Cook highlighted the issue with student letters during a legislative session, underscoring the mismatch between certification timelines and job placements. Read More
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