In just a fraction of a second, life can take an unexpected turn due to a sudden heart issue. These situations are frightening and often come without any warning, underscoring the urgency of quick response for survival. The Central Shenandoah EMS Council is taking measures to reduce the time it takes to respond to heart […]
Transforming How We Respond to Heart Emergencies in the Shenandoah Valley: Teaching, Training, and Technology
EMS Award for Outstanding Agency
Does your EMS agency exemplify outstanding professionalism and service to its community; whose high level of patient care is evident by innovative training, community awareness, preventive health programs, public relations efforts and participation in local, regional and statewide EMS systems? Nominate your agency today HERE
REGIONAL EMS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO EMS FOR CHILDREN
Do you know an individual or organization that exemplifies outstanding dedication and service to the contribution, development and/or enhancement of EMS for children in our region? Do they provide services covering continuum of care, from injury prevention to prehospital care, emergency department and hospital services, and rehabilitation? Nominate someone today HERE
REGIONAL EMS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO EMS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
Do you know any individual, EMS organization or EMS response group within the region that has demonstrated comprehensive and/or significant accomplishments for programs that provide preparedness, response and recovery from natural, man-made and preplanned events, which cause a significant impact on the agency and the community? These activities should directly relate to and impact the […]
Regional EMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS Telecommunication
As we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunications this week, do you know an emergency medical telecommunicator, public safety answering point administrator, supervisor or training officer whose outstanding dedication and service has demonstrated an exceptional contribution to the improved delivery of emergency medical services in the local, regional or statewide EMS system? Nominate them today HERE
REGIONAL EMS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EMS PREHOSPITAL PROVIDER
Do you know an individual who exemplifies outstanding dedication and service to his or her community through involvement with EMS? They can be an individual that serves as a mentor in growth and development of the EMS field. Nominate them today HERE
REGIONAL EMS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EMS LEADERSHIP
Do you know an individual who has demonstrated ability to organize, conduct, manage, problem solve and evaluate within his or her organization and, by exemplary leadership and administrative skills, improve the effectiveness, response and delivery of EMS? This can be a person responsible for chairing, presiding over, supervising or administering EMS organizations. Nominate them today […]
Healthcare Appreciation at Virginia Tech vs Wofford Football
As a thank you for all you do in our healthcare fields, Virginia Tech is extending a special ticket offer for your people to attend our upcoming game against Wofford on Saturday, September 17th, at 11am. The link that you will find at the bottom of this email contains the relevant information on how to […]
The Fall 2022 cycle for the financial assistance for Emergency Medical Services Grants Program, known as the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) is a grant program for nonprofit licensed EMS agency or other Virginia emergency medical service organization operating on a nonprofit basis exclusively for the benefit of the general public pursuant to § 32.1-111.12 of the Code of Virginia. […]