EMC Newshttp://www.emci.ca/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/news&page=23fe6a28-38b2-439f-85f8-957540d89524&wp=088a1e08-8eab-4d1b-9e59-c3a17716198d60Extended Care Paramedic Program Earns National Awardhttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/120221_ECP_Program_Earns_National_Award.aspxOfficial news release from the Government of Nova ScotiaTue, 21 Feb 2012 20:02:17 GMTEMS Researchers Present Studies at the National Association of EMS Physicians Conferencehttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/120216_EMS_Researchers_Present_Studies_at_the_NAEMSP_Conference.aspxEight Nova Scotians attended the NAEMSP Conference in Tucson Arizona in January 2012. Seven research presentations were given of studies conducted in Nova Scotia or which EHS was a site or contributor.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:40:31 GMTNova Scotia EMS Research Day – March 20, 2012http://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/120216_NS_EMS_Research_Day_Mar20.aspxJoin us for the 4th annual EMS Research Day!Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:27:04 GMTTwo EHS research projects recently publishedhttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/111003EXT_Two_EHS_research_projects_recently_published.aspx3-October-2011Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:55:02 GMTParamedics receive Exemplary Service Medalshttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/110829_Paramedics_receive_ESMs.aspxOfficial news release from the Government of Nova ScotiaMon, 29 Aug 2011 20:06:34 GMTEHS Research Presented at National Emergency Medicine Conferencehttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/110706_EHS_Research_Presented_at_National_Emergency_Medicine_Conference.aspxYves Leroux, EHS paramedic, gave an oral presentation at the 2011 Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Scientific AssemblyWed, 06 Jul 2011 20:45:04 GMTExtended Care Paramedic Program Provides Better Health Care for Seniorshttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/110316-ecp-program-launch.aspxHRM nursing home residents receive better care sooner and avoid unnecessary wait times at hospitalsWed, 16 Mar 2011 16:00:54 GMTEHS Research Presented at the National Association of EMS Physicians Conferencehttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/110121_EHS_Research_Presented_at_the_NAEMSP_Conference.aspxThree research projects were presented at the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) annual conference, January 13 – 15th, Bonita Springs, Florida.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:00:15 GMTFaster Heart Attack Treatment Offered in Guysborough, Antigonishhttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/110107_Faster_Heart_Attack_Treatment_Offered_in_GASHA.aspxHeart attack patients who call 911 will receive faster treatment through new training by paramedics in the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority.Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:34:16 GMTEHS Supervisor Takes on New Interprovincial Trauma/Life Support Rolehttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/101222-craig-desjardins-phtls-appointment.aspxSupervisor Craig Desjardins appointed to the role of PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Provincial Coordinator for both Nova Scotia and New BrunswickWed, 22 Dec 2010 14:22:40 GMTEHS Ambulance Operations Receives Top Honourshttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/101126-top-honours-accreditation.aspxEmergency Health Services had zero problems in meeting more than 100 standards according to the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS)Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:17:04 GMTSpreading Holiday Cheer to People Far and Near: EHS Food/Toy Driveshttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/101115-holiday-food-drives-2010.aspxEHS employees show their generosity and caring through their annual Food and Toy Drives across the provinceMon, 15 Nov 2010 15:16:59 GMTWhat does Patient Safety Week mean to you?http://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/101102-patient-safety-week-2010.aspxRecognizing Patient Safety Week (November 1-5, 2010) every dayTue, 02 Nov 2010 12:47:03 GMTMedics in the Mediahttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/101025-paramedics-in-the-media.aspxEHS Paramedics profiled for the incredible work they do, saving lives every day in our communitiesMon, 25 Oct 2010 16:59:34 GMTEleven EHS Paramedics Receive Exemplary Service Medalshttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/100929-exemplary-service-medals-2010.aspxEHS paramedics honoured for dedicated service to their profession and communitiesWed, 29 Sep 2010 17:53:40 GMTEHS Paramedics Offer Relief Efforts in Meat Covehttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/100902-meat-cove-relief-efforts.aspxEHS paramedics responded to Meat Cove to provide temporary emergency and primary health services for the residents after extensive environmental damage cut off the ability of emergency services to reach this small rural community.Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:30:46 GMTNova Scotia Paramedics Receive Long Service Awardshttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/100525-long-service-awards-2010.aspxAlmost 100 Nova Scotia paramedics were recognized for their service to the profession at a long service awards ceremony on May 20, 2010.Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:29:26 GMTEMC Recognizes National EMS Week 2010 (May 16-22)http://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/100517-ems-week-2010.aspxIn recognition of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week 2010, EMC celebrates all emergency services employees.Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:14:31 GMTEMC Recognizes National Nursing Week 2010 (May 10-16)http://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/100510-nursing-week-2010.aspxIn honour of National Nursing Week 2010, EMC recognizes all the nurses working in our pre-hospital care system. Your skills and experience are a tremendous asset to our EHS environment, and we thank you for all your work!Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:24:06 GMT"Keep Me Safe" Campaign: Slow Down When Passing Emergency Vehicleshttp://www.emci.ca/news/Pages/100427-keep-me-safe-campaign.aspxEffective May 1, 2010, laws are changing for passing a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights flashing. Emergency vehicles include, but are not limited to, ambulances, police cars and fire trucks.Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:22:45 GMT