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October 10, 2022

Midwest EMSC Pediatric Champion/PECC Virtual Symposium – EMS and ED

Midwest EMSC (EMS for Children programs in IL, IN, MI, MN and WI) will be hosting the second annual Pediatric Champion/PECC Virtual Symposium on Nov. 2 for EMS and Nov. 3 for ED. This FREE virtual event takes place over two days with separate agendas and target audiences. EMS CEUs will be provided on Day...
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September 10, 2022

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022

We observe World Suicide Prevention Day each year on September 10. It’s a growing problem and the numbers tell a shocking story. Every 40 seconds someone takes their own life according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That’s about 800,000 people worldwide every year — although some estimates put that number closer to 1 million....
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September 6, 2022

Back to School Blog for Providers

This blog post addresses the complexities of ADHD. ADHD_Blog-Post_Sept2022_finalDownload
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August 31, 2022

Minnesota Cares Wellness Workshop

Designed for YOU – to thank you and teach self-care methods and foster resilience for YOUR future through evidence based strategies and tools. Register Now! There are 4 keynote speakers and 20 breakout workshops offered for YOU over a two-day period. YOU can come when it works for you. It is all FREE! Check out the AGENDA For more...
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June 19, 2022

Water Safety

Summer is finally here in Minnesota. We live for warmer weather and head out to all the many lakes and rivers. Be safe around water with this helpful checklist. Water-Safety-ChecklistDownload
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May 13, 2022

FREE TRAINING: Heartland EMS for Children Coalition (HECC) Virtual Pediatric Symposium on Provider Resilience

May 25th from 6:30-9pm CST Provider Resilience: Coping with Child Death & Other Trauma In health care, trauma is part of the job. We now know, however, that coping poorly with traumatic work experiences can affect our own quality of life, our families, and even the longevity of our careers. In this practical presentation, you will learn skills...
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Emsc Day Webinar
May 13, 2022

EMS for Children Day Webinar

This year, in honor of EMSC Day, and in recognition of both the rising incidence of behavioral health emergencies in children and the need to recognize and mitigate secondary trauma in the EMS professional, the EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center is hosting a free 1-hour webinar, “COPE-ing with the Challenges of Pediatric Behavioral and Mental...
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June 14, 2021

2021 Assessment OPEN!

We are excited for you to take the NPRP assessment on behalf of your emergency department (ED)! Click on the ‘Let’s Get Started’ button on the right to begin the assessment. You may want to print a copy of the assessment and review it with your ED Nurse Manager and/or Medical Director to become familiar with the...
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June 6, 2021

Advocate for Children

In 1999, the EMSC Program created the Family Advisory Network (FAN) to facilitate the inclusion of family representatives in state EMSC programs. Today, the FAN membership includes family representatives from most states and U.S. territories. A FAN advocates for all children and members contribute to their state program activities in numerous ways, including, but not...
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