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EMSC Connects

Special Issue

EMSC Connects Special Issue

Each year, National EMS Week recognizes and thanks EMS clinicians for their life-saving work on the frontlines of our health care system.


During EMS week, Wednesday is set aside for EMS for Children, or "EMSC" Day. EMSC Day is an annual opportunity to thank EMS clinicians for their dedication to meeting children's unique health needs and to spotlight the work of the federal EMSC program, now in its 40th year.


Utah EMSC staff would like to thank our responders for taking great care of Utah's kids! We thank you for seeking out education and opportunities to improve your care. We would also like to thank our pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs) for their help in building a network of pediatric collaboration. Your work matters to Utah's children.


You rock!!!

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Join a free webinar


In celebration of the 2024 National EMS Week theme, “Honoring our Past, Forging our Future,” the EMSC program will host a webinar, “Prehospital Pediatric Airway Management: The Past, Present, and Future,” May 22 from 5-6:30 pm ET. 1.5 hours of free CE will be available through Prodigy EMS (you must participate in the live webinar to receive).

The session will cover historical milestones, current practices, and future advancements shaping pediatric airway management in EMS. Speakers will include:

  • Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP, FAEMS
  • Lorin R. Browne, DO
  • Joelle Donofrio-Odmann, DO, FAAP, FACEP, FAEMS
  • Henry E. Wang, MD, MS


Learn more & register

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Congratulations to the EMSC Advocate of the Year - Jeff Wilson

Jeff Wilson, PM has been awarded the EMSC Advocate of the Year Award and he was honored at the EMS awards ceremony yesterday. Jeff has served as the Utah EMSC Family Advocate Network (FAN) representative since 2023. He has founded and distributed the John Wilson autism training program to Utah's emergency care providers. He has distributed over 410 John Wilson Autism Kits, conducted 46 EMS trainings to date, and presented at multiple conferences including an upcoming presentation at the 2024 EMS World in Las Vegas. He has single handedly improved Utah provider's understanding of the neurodivergent patient.

Congratulations to Jeff Wilson and thank you for all your work!

How can you support your peers and take care of yourself on and off the job? Here are articles to help improve your physical and mental well-being.

https://emsweek.org/stay-strong/

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Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC), Utah Office of EMS and Preparedness

The Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program aims to ensure emergency medical care for the ill and injured child or adolescent is well integrated into an emergency medical service system. We work to ensure the system is backed by optimal resources and that the entire spectrum of emergency services (prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation) is provided to children and adolescents, regardless of where they live, attend school, or travel.

Email: tdickson@utah.gov
Website: https://bemsp.utah.gov/
Phone: 801-707-3763

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