Congratulations to Montefiore-Nyack Hospital for COVID-19 discharge #400!! This one is special as the patient was our employee. We are so happy to see Al discharged from the hospital, and so proud of the work Montefiore-Nyack is doing during this pandemic. Congrats to all!

In recognition of EMS Week which begins tomorrow two of our paramedics produced this video. Thank you to all EMS providers who put their health and lives at risk to continue to serve. youtu.be/Kmt9yWavwDA

Today begins the 46th annual National EMS Week. This year our paramedics and EMTs were challenged like never before. We will remain vigilant and strong as we prepare for tomorrow and beyond. Thank you to our staff for everything you do!

Sunday ride witt my son ♥️

“When people are making fewer 911 calls, but those calls are about far more severe emergencies, it means that people with urgent conditions are likely not getting the emergency care they need in a timely way” medicine.buffalo.edu/news_and_event… #ems #pandemic #COVID19

SEMSCO/SEMAC meetings are being held virtually this week. If you want to watch the SEMSCO/SEMAC Meetings and Committee Meetings, you have to sign up in advance. The link to sign up is: health.ny.gov/events/webcast…

When told to evacuate, evacuate!! linkedin.com/posts/activity…

#teamschmitt

Trustee Giacomazza and I had a great virtual meeting this morning with Altice/Optimum to start the process of getting an updated franchise agreement in place. Altice is updating their network which will improve service to our residents.

Congratulations to Paramedic Rob Sobel on his retirement after over 33 years of service. Rob has served as a paramedic, lieutenant, FTO, preceptor, educator and trusted colleague to many. He has touched thousands of lives in his career and will be truly missed!

Attending a great virtual conference! #NYMIH21 nymiha.org/2021conference…

UNYAN thanks lawmakers for unanimously passing the direct pay legislation, ensuring a more streamlined process for ambulance service providers and better healthcare for patients!

All 50 States have "Move Over" laws to protect law enforcement & first responders stopped on our roads. Many drivers are unaware of these laws & traffic-related incidents continue to be the #1 cause of death among on-duty officers. Be careful & protect our first responders