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CME Opportunity: ECMC Trauma Tuesday

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Trauma Tuesday!

May 21, 2019 at 2 PM

Zizzi Conference Room, ECMC 2nd floor

Join us as we present and discuss 3 blinded trauma cases. A panel of physicians and nurses will discuss opportunities for improvement and positive aspects of the cases from pre-hospital through discharge. The EMS crews are encouraged to participate and offer insight so we can all learn from each other.

Join us in person or via the following link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/425923309

You can also dial in using your phone.

1 (872) 240-3311

Access Code: 425-923-309

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Greater Buffalo EMS Conference: Last chance to register!

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The 2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference will commence in 4 days!  There is still time to register.

$95 is an absolute bargain!  You will receive 7 hours of high-quality CME, 2 days of excellent food at an awesome venue, plus an opportunity to network with other EMS providers.

Please come out and support this annual event!

www.buffaloemsconference.com

2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference Flyer

2019 GBEMSC Presenter Profiles: Dr. Joe Bart and Dr. Brian Clemency

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Dr. Joseph Bart and Dr. Brian Clemency round out the speaker profiles for the 2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference.  Both physicians have presented individually at previous Greater Buffalo EMS Conferences but they have never taken the stage together.  Folks, this could get interesting!

The Medical Director Face-Off will wrap up the 2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference.  Dr. Bart and Dr. Clemency will co-present on a variety of EMS topics that are of interest and relevant to EMS care delivery.  This spirited presentation will examine where we are today given previous changes and what we might expect in the future.  One thing we know for sure, it will be filled with humor!

The GBEMSC is only 6 days away!  Register today: www.buffaloemsconference.com

2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference Flyer

Download the full Presenter Feature for Dr Joe Bart and Dr Brian Clemency

2019 GBEMSC Presenter Profiles: Dr. Brian Walters and Kevin Mahoney, Esq., EMT

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The 2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference is only 1 week away!  Don’t miss out on your chance to earn great CME, network with other providers in the region, and enjoy quality food from Salvatore’s!

www.buffaloemsconference.com

We hope you have enjoyed learning more about our conference presenters over the past couple days.  Today, we feature Dr. Brian Walters and Attorney Kevin Mahoney who is also an EMT.

Dr. Brian Walters will be presenting a 2-part case study on Damage Control Extrication.  Dr. Walters began his medical career as a volunteer EMT, and later worked as an EMT-Intermediate for Twin City Ambulance.  He graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed an Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Buffalo.  Dr. Walters is past-Chairman of the WREMAC and teaches Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) for the National Center for Security and Preparedness, and the NY State Preparedness Training Center.

We always hear from providers who have questions regarding the legal aspects of EMS.  We are incredibly privileged to work with Kevin Mahoney who is an attorney with HoganWillig.  What sweetens this deal for all of us is that Kevin is one of us!  Who better to learn from than someone who is an expert and works in the trench right next to you.  Kevin will be presenting Deciphering the Alphabet Soup of Legal Documents: DNR, MOLST, HCP, and POA.  Bring your experiences and questions for Kevin!

Download Full Presenter Feature for Dr Brian Walters and Kevin Mahoney Esq

 

2019 GBEMSC Prsenters: Dr. Jeffrey Thompson and Dr. Kevin Majka

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What’s so great about the Greater Buffalo EMS Conference?  We offer very diverse topics from experts, both near and far.  Today’s featured presenters are experts who live right here in the City of Good Neighbors!

Dr. Jeffrey Thompson is an emergency physician who is very passionate about stroke education.  Dr. Thompson is a graduate of the UB Emergency Residency Program and continues to work at BGMC/GVI and ECMC.  He will be presenting: Before the Door: Prehospital Stroke and Neurology

We can guarantee our next presenter, Dr. Kevin Majka, will share information that you won’t find at any other EMS conference.  So does that mean it’s not relevant?  Au contraire!  How many times have we said (or heard) – “EMS is always the last to know about what is going on!”?  Let it be no more!  Kevin Majka, PhD is Senior Scientist for the Calspan-UB Research Center (CUBRC) and will present: Beyond EMS: Public Safety and Transportation Research  Come learn how research is reshaping public safety and the transportation industry!

Register today!  www.buffaloemsconference.com

2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference Flyer

Download Full Presenter Feature for Dr Jeffrey Thompson and Dr Kevin Majka

2019 GBEMSC Presenters: Dr Jeffrey Thompson and Dr Kevin Majka

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What’s so great about the Greater Buffalo EMS Conference?  We offer very diverse topics from experts, both near and far.  Today’s featured presenters are experts who live right here in the City of Good Neighbors!

Dr. Jeffrey Thompson is an emergency physician who is very passionate about stroke education.  Dr. Thompson is a graduate of the UB Emergency Residency Program and continues to work at BGMC/GVI and ECMC.  He will be presenting: Before the Door: Prehospital Stroke and Neurology

We can guarantee our next presenter, Dr. Kevin Majka, will share information that you won’t find at any other EMS conference.  So does that mean it’s not relevant?  Au contraire!  How many times have we said (or heard) – “EMS is always the last to know about what is going on!”?  Let it be no more!  Kevin Majka, PhD is Senior Scientist for the Calspan-UB Research Center (CUBRC) and will present: Beyond EMS: Public Safety and Transportation Research  Come learn how research is reshaping public safety and the transportation industry!

Register today!  www.buffaloemsconference.com

2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference Flyer

Download Full Presenter Profiles for Dr Jeffrey Thompson and Dr Kevin Majka

2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference Presenter: CDR Pieter Van Horn, RPA-C

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We welcome CDR Pieter Van Horn as one of our exceptional presenters for the 2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference.  Pieter is a physician’s assistant with years of EMS experience.  Currently, Pieter serves as the Eastern Regional Health Services Administrator for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in downtown Buffalo.  In this role Pieter oversees all the ICE Hospitals on the Eastern coast of the United States and one facility in Texas.

Pieter is truly a very dynamic person who will keep you entertained while you learn!  We welcome Pieter to the 2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference.

Pieter’s TopicSafety Safety Safety…Widow Makers, minor Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBI’s) and Bathrobes…Why They Matter Too You!

Register today!  www.buffaloemsconference.com

2019 Greater Buffalo EMS Conference Flyer

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EMS Awards Nominations

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The Wyoming-Erie Regional EMS Council is asking everyone to consider recognizing providers and services who go above-and-beyond!

Please consider nominating individuals and agencies that have made extraordinary contributions to our EMS system.

For more information regarding the EMS awards please visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/emsawards.htm

When submitting nominations to Greg Gill, Awards Committee Chairman, please use the form below and submit to: gregory.gill@erie.gov

Download EMS Awards Application