Happy National Paramedic Services Week! This year we will be continuing the, “Faces of the Frontline” photo project that will feature our frontline Paramedics! #FacesOfTheFrontlines #yourEMS #PSWeek2021

AHS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operates three dispatch sites for #Alberta: the Northern Communications Centre (NCC, in Peace River), the Central Communications Centre (CCC, in Edmonton), and the Southern Communications Centre (SCC, in Calgary). #yourEMS #PSWeek2021

There are several Paramedic Specialty Teams with #yourEMS. One is our Incident Response Paramedics - trained to give specialized care during haz. mat. situations & responsible for fit-testing N95 respirators, critical for #paramedics during the #COVID19AB pandemic.#PSWeek2021

#YourEMS Senior Leadership Team wants to take a few minutes to recognize the hard work of all EMS staff during this #NPSW21 dropbox.com/s/u38x9g4giwj6…

#YourEMS is proud to celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to showing up for our LGBTQ2S+ members and allies every day and making a place where everyone feels safe, respected, and celebrated for who they are. #AHSPrideDrive #YEG #Pride2021

#Congratulations to #yourEMS Senior Leader Dale Weiss, voted President of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada. PCC works to advance and align Paramedic leadership in Canada: paramedicchiefs.ca through events like today’s 2021 Virtual #PCCSUMM Alberta Health Services

Great EMS rounds this afternoon - multidisciplinary #RCMP #EMS discussion on out of hospital psychiatric and behavioural challenges - recorded and posted on AHSEMS.com. Next provincial EMS rounds on Sept 24th!

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❗Urgent: Winter Gear Needed ❗ We need: underwear, sweatpants, gloves, coats/jackets, shirts, socks, toques, long johns, hoodies, backpacks, runners, boots, belts, combs, and hygiene products. Drop off: 9908 106 Ave or 2403 Ellwood Drive SW, Mon-Fri between 9am-4pm. Thanks!

EMS Educational Rounds presents: A Shot to the Gut: Perspectives and Conversations Stemming from R v. Marchant and Snively (2021)- A Paramedic Criminal Trial. Date: October 29th, 2021 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 MDT Location: Zoom Webinar: albertahealthservices.zoom.us/j/97893616483?…

“Don't play with COVID. Don't act like a tough guy,” says Michael Mercredi, who was hospitalized in #YEG with COVID-19. “People need to get educated more about this vaccine. Take it. It's not going to hurt you. I wish I would have took it, I wouldn't be here now.”

If you manage pain in hospital, low-dose ketamine should be in your toolkit. And not just in the ED. Quick overview with Billy Silverstein & Jonathan Zipursky in CMAJ: cmaj.ca/content/193/43…

To my paramedic colleagues, I know things are very tough right now. Know that you are incredibly respected and valued by all the physicians and nurses in the ED, even though we don't always show it. We are here for you.

You are invited to take part in shaping the future of EMS services across Alberta through the creation of a long-term Provincial Service Plan. We’re looking to hear from those who depend on—and deliver—our care. Learn more: bit.ly/3qb8Ldq

We have heard sad news that a paramedic was killed in the line of duty last night. Please hold their family in your thoughts, including the first responder community. Be gentle with us as we mourn another colleague that has been taken too soon. #YourEMS #Abhealth #abpoli

The EMS community is a small one. We all grieve the loss of a dedicated Paramedic today. If you are hurting please reach out EMS Peer Support : 1-855-512-4127 Mental Health Help Line : 1-877-303-2642

We are very saddened to report that an EMS paramedic passed away on Sept 10 while on shift. This is a tragic incident and our sincerest condolences go out to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased at this difficult time. albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page16852…