Paramedics

• ‘Fatigue and stress’: Interior paramedics responded to over 5k overdose, poisoning calls in 2022

  In the Interior, overdose and poisoning calls were up nine percent in 2022 to more than 5,900. Calls also rose in Kelowna to more than 1,800 last year.

  Canada

  6 hours
  
• Paramedic 9-1-1: How N.S. is changing the way it dispatches ambulances

  A change to the system now sees consultation between on-scene paramedics and clinical staff at the medical communications centre, which results in health plans for patients.

  Health

  Jan 24
  
• Advertisement
• Newfoundland and Labrador to hold emergency debate about ongoing ambulance strike

  Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey is calling for an emergency sitting of the legislature to address an ongoing ambulance strike.

  Health

  Jan 21
• Advertisement
• Winnipeg paramedics say alcohol makes up majority of substance abuse cases

  Data from WFPS shows the bulk of substance-use calls are linked to alcohol.

  Health

  Jan 17
• Quebec paramedics see pay cut for COVID-19 vaccination, testing

  The front-line health-care workers who are registered in the JeContribue program are no longer entitled to $32-an-hour pay to vaccinate or test people for COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Narcan doses and EMS responses up across the board in Saskatoon

  Medavie Health Services West noted that pediatric calls were also on the rise, jumping up to 1,913 calls compared with 1,309 for kids aged 12 and under in 2021.

  Health

  Jan 4
• Understaffed amid increased calls, Sask. paramedics address rise in demand

  The PSCS president said a survey was done of the membership that showed 102 vacancies in the province, with some of those positions left empty for as long as two years.

  Health

  Dec 28, 2022
• New hospital program helps Toronto’s homeless, cuts ambulance offload time

  A Toronto hospital has opened a stand-alone clinic where paramedics can drop off homeless people who are intoxicated by alcohol so they can recover and then access services.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2022
• Advertisement
• B.C. paramedics’ union ‘optimistic’ amid movement at bargaining table

  Last week, the two sides agreed to bring veteran mediator Vince Ready to the table, and APBC president Troy Clifford said since then there has been progress.

  Health

  Dec 22, 2022
• Advertisement
• Kelowna, B.C. man receives BC Emergency Health Services award for saving a life

  Last year Charlie Tucker performed the CPR that helped save Tasia Strauss. Tucker was recognized with the Vital Link Award from BC Emergency Health Services on Monday.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022