During the February 14 event in Angleton, first responders and University of Texas Medical Branch took time to reflect on the ever-evolving, quarterly EMS Lecture Series events that take place across UTMB campuses.
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Peek inside the private side of EMS with Windsor
Celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2024, Windsor EMS is a private EMS company based in Webster, TX that covers the entire Houston metropolitan area, with services spanning from Mount Belvieu to Brookshire, all the way up to Huntsville.
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Chest pains crash birthday party for local man
On his 45th birthday, Justin Wenner got a very unexpected gift -- a trip to the UTMB Health League City Urgent Care Clinic.
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Having fun with hand hygiene
To help add some fun to an activity they all do multiple times a day, members of the UTMB community are taking a pause from their daily routines to belt out 20-second snippets of some of their favorite songs.
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Full circle moment for Friendswood ISD EMT program
While making a call like that during a hot Texas summer may not be unexpected for Captain Stacy Kohn, one of the medics attending to the patient, the situation was a bit of a full-circle moment for the Friendswood High School class of 2007 graduate.
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Top five things for EMS to know when transporting a neonate
To help ensure some of the most fragile patients—neonates—are handled with care, here are five tips from her on how to transport them safely and effectively.
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On shift in the snow
While the majority of people in the region were able to enjoy the historical Jan. 21 snow day with their friends and family, members of area EMS agencies were doing what they always do: working to keep our communities safe and healthy.
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EMS Week – a look back at 2024 festivities
In honor of EMS Week 2025, which is scheduled for May 18-24, here's a look back at 2024 festivities.
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Earn credit at FREE EMS Lecture series events in 2025
Medics can earn continuing education credits at 2025 EMS Lecture Series events on UTMB campuses.
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UTMB Clear Lake Campus earns Chest Pain Center Reaccreditation
Chest Pain Center Accreditation, first earned by the campus in 2021, is a quality improvement program designed for hospital cardiovascular teams that are focused on the efficient and effective care of acute coronary syndrome patients.
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UTMB Clear Lake Campus recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center
The University of Texas Medical Branch Clear Lake Campus has received certification from DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events and complications.
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UTMB Epilepsy Program given highest accreditation by national association
Focused on providing the best possible care for patients with seizures, the University of Texas Medical Branch Epilepsy Program has received accreditation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.
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UTMB Health Cardiologist leads EKG training sessions
UTMB Health Cardiologist Dr. Muhammad Raja leads EKG training sessions with EMS partners.
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Strategies and solutions for sleep-deprived shift workers
Adult and Pediatric Sleep Specialist Dr. Rizwana Sultana shares tips on how to get routine, high-quality sleep while keeping an unpredictable, varying schedule.
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Servant leader earns lifetime achievement award
After 35 years of service, AAEMC Chief Lucille Maes is approaching retirement with bittersweet reflection.
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Area agencies, UTMB Health band together to prepare for annual beach party on Bolivar
Plans, protocols and additional resources are all in place ahead of the weekend that historically sees many emergencies, calls and trauma-inducing incidents.
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Just take 5 minutes and get stronger
Improving your physical strength and conditioning can help you perform your job better and reduce the likelihood of work-related injuries, and sometimes all it takes is five minutes. Learn how microdosing exercise throughout your day can help you become stronger.
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How to prevent burnout, find joy
A research-based observation found that half of EMTs and paramedics suffer from some degree of burnout. Learn some tips to counter these feelings and also take a moment to assess how self-compassionate you are.
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Disaster Day offers 'worst day' scenario
Multiple local agencies participated alongside UTMB Health faculty and students and Galveston College EMS Professions students during the 2023 Disaster Day drill which was intended to prepare students not only for the extreme situation of an active shooter event but any kind of multi-casualty incident.
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