07 Oct New OAPC President to focus on relieving system pressures

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[caption id="attachment_13144" align="alignleft" width="300"] Chief Michael Sanderson, OAPC President[/caption] City of Hamilton Paramedic Chief, Michael Sanderson, stepped into his new role today as President of the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) following the Thursday, October 6 annual general meeting. He announced three key priorities for his two-year term: Continuing to build on the momentum with the Ontario government and other stakeholders in the healthcare system to advance alternate models of care to relieve pressures on hospital emergency rooms; Focusing on...

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29 May Paramedic Services Recognition Day – Paramedic Services Week 2021 Blog

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Today is the last day of Paramedic Services Week 2021 – and the focus is all about the great work our paramedics do. Each day this week has had a specific theme, all aimed at educating the public on ways that they can help paramedics work more effectively. The themed days have given tips and pointers on how the public can even save a life by taking some simple steps. Paramedic services across Ontario have done some great work this week in promoting...

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23 May Paramedic Services Week 2021 – A Message from OAPC President Peter F. Dundas

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To mark the beginning of Paramedic Services Week 2021 (May 23-29), OAPC President Chief Peter F. Dundas has recorded a video thanking paramedics for their “tireless work and dedication” through the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme for Paramedic Services Week 2021 is ‘Paramedic as Educator – Citizen Ready,’ which aims to demonstrate the important role that paramedics play as educators to the public. The OAPC will be posting more content on the website and social media through the week, with each day from...

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05 May Premier and Ministers Address OAPC Spring Symposium

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Premier of Ontario Doug Ford addressed the OAPC’s Spring Symposium Business Meeting today, and thanked paramedics for keeping communities safe. The Premier also acknowledged paramedic chiefs for their leadership and the “amazing work” their teams do. Also addressing the Symposium was Health Minister Christine Elliott. She said: “In a year unlike any other, paramedics across the province have gone above and beyond to support Ontario’s pandemic response. You have been there for patients and families when they needed you most, never wavering...

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11 Mar HLGen Rohmer Commendations For Paramedic Services Leaders

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HLGen Richard Rohmer has awarded the OAPC Honorary Chief Rohmer Commendation to five of Ontario's Paramedic Services leaders. As part of his 97th birthday celebrations earlier this year, HLGen Rohmer recognized the lifetime of service to the profession of Chief Neal Roberts, Chief Michael Sanderson, Chief Gord McEachen, Chief (Ret'd) John Prno and Chief Paul Raftis. The Honorary Chief Rohmer Commendation is awarded to uniformed and civilian members of Ontario's Paramedic Services who perform a deed or activity beyond the demands of normal duty...

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