One person can make a difference…and that person is you. Thank you so much for going the extra mile to care for children in our community! Since 1985, the HRSA Emergency Medical Services for Children Program has helped seriously ill and injured children. We make sure that – no matter where a child lives –...Read More
Nurses, sending deep appreciation for the incredible impact you make every day. Your kindness and empathy make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families. Thank you for your dedication and compassion! You truly make a difference!Read More
Check out the attached list of May events. Save the dates – May 7: Social Poisoning: Drugs & Dangers in the Modern World at 6:30pm May 10: Pediatric Trauma Society Webinar: Tips & Tricks for ACS Success at 11am May 22: EMSC Day Webinar – Prehospital Peds Airway Management: The Past, Present & Future at...Read More
NPPW-Flyer-2024-1Download Mandy Slag, RN, MPH, Poison Center Educator & EMSC Advisory Committee Member During National Poison Prevention Week, March 17-23 or anytime, the Minnesota Poison Control System is here when your “unexpected” happens. call 1-800-222-1222. Our poison experts are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a free, confidential, service for...Read More
On this day of celebration, EMSC would like to thank ALL the amazing women who make a difference every day for children in Minnesota. BIG thanks to our female first responders, EMS professionals, hospital-based professionals, nurses, physicians, and so many other disciplines involved in pediatric emergency care! Today, we want to acknowledge ALL the women...Read More
Our public safety community across the state of Minnesota is in pain after the tragic loss of three of our own- Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, Officer Paul Elmstrand Officer and Matthew Ruge and we want to acknowledge the hurt. On behalf of EMS for Children (EMSC), we want to extend our gratitude for the sacrifice made...Read More
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a presidentially designated observance designed to educate the public about human trafficking and the role they can play in preventing and responding to human trafficking. Slavery still exists today in 2024. According to the Polaris Project, 28 million people are TRAFFICKED worldwide Learn what you can do to help survivors...Read More
Injuries are the leading cause of death and hospitalization for children and adolescents aged 1 to 19 years old. Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries — resulting in more deaths than all other diseases combined. This is an unfortunate reality for children around the world, in the United States, and especially here in...Read More
Our summer intern, Natasha, created a blog for families on how to prepare for back to school. final_Back-to-Wellness-BlogDownload Check out the video of this blog on our YouTube Channel.Read More
Summer is here and water fun is everywhere! Check out this blog written by Natasha, our EMSC Intern, on how to be safe in and around water. For more information about being a water watcher visit: Water Watchdog – Abbey’s Hope (abbeyshope.org) If you are interested in registering for CPR courses: The Red Cross provides...Read More
