Survey of nearly 7,000 EMS and fire-rescue agencies reveals where pediatric readiness stands today and where services can ...

A recent study found that most hospitals do not have high emergency department pediatric readiness and several medical societies recently released a policy statement to help hospitals rise to the ...

Lee County Emergency Medical Services was recognized this week by the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program (PRRP) as a Florida PEDReady Gold Tier service. Lee County EMS is just ...

Landisburg EMS has become the second ambulance unit in the county to be certified for pediatric response and care. The unit recently obtained a “master” certification through a program with the state ...

CAROLYN: NOT ONLY IS BUECHEL FIRE AND EMS A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN, IT NOW ALSO RECEIVED A SPECIAL PEDIATRIC ACCREDITATION, MAKING SURE THEY ARE READY FOR EVEN THE LITTLEST PATIENTS. >> WE ARE TRYING ...

When emergency crews respond to calls with a child needing an urgent medication, those first responders quickly need to calculate an exact dosage amount – based on age and weight. Later in June, the ...

DUNCANNON – An area EMS agency is being recognized for going above and beyond in their effort to keep children safe during a medical emergency. Duncannon EMS has received accreditation under the ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Editor's note: The above video is when Mayor Craig Greenberg promoted four EMS personnel in 2023. The Kentucky Emergency Medical Services for Children (KYEMSC) Advisory Committee ...

Pittsburgh’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services was recognized Tuesday for reaching the highest level of training in pediatric care, based on the state’s Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program.