21 Nov 73 Ontario paramedics recognized for 30+ years of exemplary service

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Yesterday, 73 Ontario paramedics received their Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars for providing exemplary emergency medical services for 30, 40 and 50 years. The Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions presented the First, Second or Third Bars to these long serving, deserving paramedics.   in 1994, as part of the Canadian Honours System, the late Governor General of Canada, Romeo LeBlanc, created the Medal. This award recognizes paramedics who have provided the highest standard...

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15 Oct Optimizing EMS Documentation for Canadian Agencies with ImageTrend Elite

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Canadian EMS agencies face unique challenges when it comes to documentation, from meeting diverse provincial standards to ensuring accurate data collection in rural or remote areas. As the needs of paramedics evolve, the systems supporting them must be adaptable and efficient to enhance both patient care and operational workflow. Solutions like ImageTrend Elite, with its flexible tools, offer the adaptability required to meet these demands, ensuring that paramedics can focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks. Customizing Workflows to...

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29 May 11 paramedics awarded with the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery

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We’re thrilled to announce that the Ontario government has presented 11 paramedics from across the province with the prestigious Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery.   The medals were given out at a special ceremony held at the Royal Ontario Museum. The paramedics were honoured for their extraordinary acts of bravery, such as moving an injured OPP officer out of harm’s way as a vehicle sild towards him during a hazardous snowstorm, providing care to OPP officers suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds while...

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17 May Ontario celebrates Paramedic Services Week 2024 with a call to “help us, help you”

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In honour of the nearly 11,000 dedicated paramedics in Ontario, Paramedic Services Week 2024 will kick off on Sunday. This year’s theme is “Help Us, Help You” and was selected given the current challenges on the healthcare system. It will focus on educating the public about the different ways paramedics help beyond emergency response and to consider other programs and services before calling 911. “Paramedics support their communities in a myriad of ways and play a vital role in the broader...

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24 Jan “Meet the most interesting Canadian”: Paying tribute to OAPC’s Honorary Chief Emeritus, the incredible Honorary Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer on his 100th birthday

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By OAPC President Michael Sanderson Today we wish a very happy centennial birthday to the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chief’s Honorary Chief Emeritus, Honorary Lieutenant General Richard Rohmer.  Born in my favourite city, Hamilton, we have had the privilege of having HLGen Rohmer as OAPC’s Honorary Chief for more than 20 years. During this time, he has presented thousands of Governor General Emergency Medical Service Exemplary Service Medals and Bars on our behalf.  For those of us fortunate to have met HLGen...

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