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May 19-25 Observed as National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week
This week is Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. During National EMS Week, the Pa. Department of Health honors the individuals who spend countless hours demonstrating their strong commitment to putting our residents’ health and safety first. Serving as physicians, nurses, medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, administrators and educators, these individuals are dispatched to help someone in need every 18 seconds.
Many thanks to approximately 59,000 certified EMS providers who give Pennsylvanians the gift of lifesaving care 365/24/7.
Strengthening Healthcare and Public Health through Collaboration, Coordination and Communication Conference
May 29-30, 2013
Registration is now open for the Strengthening Healthcare and Public Health through Collaboration, Coordination and Communication Conference which will be held at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pennsylvania on May 29-30, 2013. This conference will provide information and collaboration opportunities for emergency preparedness efforts through networking, partnerships, coalition building and competency-based training. Anyone who is involved in emergency preparedness and disaster relief is encouraged to attend. Continuing Education Credits will be available for health care professionals.
For more information and to register for the conference, visit the Bureau of Public Health Preparedness page.
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