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Corrected: CME Opportunity – Regional Stroke Education

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EDIT: Correction to Emily’s email address in the post! 

The Western New York Regional EMS Committee is presenting BE FAST WNY: Accelerating Stroke Awareness for EMS

Mercy Flight is hosting a CME opportunity on March 5 from 7 to 9 pm at 100 Amherst Villa Rd and will be streaming on Microsoft Teams (Click here for Teams link).

Topics include:

  • Neuroanatomy
  • Two main categories of stroke
  • BEFAST & FAST – ED education
  • Stroke imaging
  • Stroke centers & capabilities for destination decisions
  • Signs & Symptoms of a Stroke

RSVP to Emily James at erowles@chsbuffalo.or or at 716-812-4275

Dinner will be provided and CME Hours Provided!

Click here for the Stroke Education Flyer!

March 3, 2025
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2025 SEMSCO Safety Subcommittee All Hazards Survey

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Over the past several years, we know our regions have experienced some severe weather conditions such as blizzards and snow storms, extreme cold, damaging winds, tornados, and flooding. Across New York State, many other regions have faced similar conditions.

The Safety Subcommittee of the SEMSCO is working to develop a best practices document designed to guide agencies in preparing for unexpected events such as severe weather incidents that may impact the agency’s ability to staff and respond to calls. 

One of the first steps in developing this document is to assess the current readiness of agencies for such situations.  We would appreciate your help by answering these survey questions. 

Thank you, and stay safe!

The Survey link can be found here: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/all-hazards-survey

February 28, 2025
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Summer EMT – SUNY Niagara

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Greetings Everyone,

Attached is the flyer for the upcoming EMT Class being held at NCCC this summer. If you are interested or know someone that is, please download the flyer and register.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EMT-Flyer-Summer-2025-update.pdf

February 27, 2025
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EMT-CC to Medic Bridge Program

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Greetings Everyone,

Attached are the final 3 schedules for the AEMT-CC to Medic Bridge Program. If you are an EMT-CC and still want to bridge to Medic, please take a look at the schedules and decide which one works best for you. If you are planning on attending, please make sure that you have all the necessary documentation that is required prior to registering. Again, this is the final classes being taught prior to the official sunsetting of the EMT-CC level of care.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EMT-CC-to-Medic-Bridge-Schedules.pdf

February 24, 2025
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NIAGARA COUNTY – CHS EMS Recognition Dinner Awards Nomination

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NIAGARA COUNTY Providers please see the Catholic Health EMS Recognition Dinner Nominations information and submission form.

The awards dinner, which will honor Niagara County first responders, will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at the Cambria Fire Hall, hosted by Catholic Health and Mount St. Marys Hospital. CHS is asking that submitters consider calls their fire company/department completed this past year and nominate individuals who deserve recognition for their efforts.

Submissions are due Monday, April 15 at 0800 hours. Please email them to Emily James at erowles@chsbuffalo.org

Please click here for the Nomination Submission form.

February 21, 2025
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CME Opportunity – BE FAST WNY: Accelerating Stroke Awareness for EMS

By Announcement, CME Opportunity, Training

The Western New York Regional EMS Committee is presenting: BE FAST WNY: Accelerating Stroke Awareness for EMS course. The program will include a variety of topics, with dinner provided, and CME assigned!

Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Time: 7-9 PM

Location: Mercy Flight Buffalo Base (100 Amherst Villa Road)

Registration is required, please contact Emily James at erowles@chsbuffalo.org, or 716-812-4275

Please click here for the flyer with more information!

February 12, 2025
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Erie County Crisis Intervention Training – Course Reminder

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Erie County is hosting a CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Training for EMS Providers. This 8-hour course is recommended and open to all emergency medicine personnel in Erie County. Presented in partnership between Crisis Services Emergency Mental Health Department and Erie County Emergency Services and Homeland Security, Niagara Frontier Transit Authority Fire Department, and UBMD Emergency Medicine EMS Division.

Emergency medicine plays a crucial role in assessing, treating, and transporting individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis, as well as patient care throughout transport and transfer of custody to the hospital. Instruction will include how to recognize emotional and mental distress, ensuring safety, the role of CIT officers and Mobile Outreach teams and how EMS can effectively partner with each, communication and de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, suicide and lethality assessments, diversion and community resources, and mental hygiene law.

Course Dates: Tuesday, February 18 or Saturday, February 22, 2025; 0800 – 1600

Location: NFTA Fire Station, 120 Amherst Villa Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225

Enrollment: Please email Mo Madden at cittrainingcoordinator@crisisservices.org and include the provider’s name, certification, email, and sending agency. Course Registration will close the day before each class!

Click here for the course flyer

February 11, 2025
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