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EMSC Day is May 22

EMS for Children or EMSC Day, part of National EMS Week, will take place on …


PECARN research makes headlines

  • April 30, 2024

Two studies out of the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) have been making …


FAN work in the field

Featuring members of EMSC’s Family Advisory Network (FAN). Learn more about the FAN.Name: Jordana CarpenterState/Territory: …


Making sure emergency medical services are ready for children: The Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project enables true Pediatric Readiness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2024Contact: Emily Lemiska860-748-1349communications@emscimprovement.centerThe majority of emergency medical services (EMS) and …


PECCs in EMS Agencies: Measuring the Influence, Magnifying the Impact

EMSC is currently investing in five projects, known as Targeted Issues (TI) grants, which will …


State spotlight: Oregon's Collaborative Effort to Enhance Pediatric Surge Capacity

In 2022, an influx of children with respiratory viruses overwhelming hospitals made headlines. In anticipation …


FAN work in the field

Featuring members of EMSC’s Family Advisory Network (FAN). Learn more about the FAN.Name: Greta James-MaxfieldState/Territory: …


PECARN Pearls: Insights in Navigating Pneumonia Diagnosis in Febrile Infants

Febrile infants ages 60 days and younger present unique challenges for emergency providers, with serious …


State spotlight: Celebrating 28 years with EMSC - Happy Retirement, Debbie Kuhn!

In 1996, the Spice Girls dominated the charts, “Independence Day” was a box office hit, …


Improving Pediatric Mental Health Care Access: New Toolkit and Collaborative

The EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC), in collaboration with the Pediatric Mental Health Care …