Scroll down for a listing of all known EMS Week Events.
This list will be continually updated as we receive details from those hosting event in and around the ODEMSA Region.
The 2023 EMS Week theme: “Where Emergency Care Begins“.
We are delighted to celebrate all the positive aspects of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This year’s theme, “EMS, Where Emergency Care Begins,” highlights the crucial role that EMS plays in providing critical medical care to those in need. EMS Providers are often the first to respond to emergencies, and their prompt intervention can significantly impact a patient’s outcome.
EMS Providers are instrumental in delivering emergency care in the field, and they are increasingly playing a more significant role in definitive care, whether that be through community paramedicine or taking on rols as providers in a clinical setting. Despite workforce shortages, EMS agency closures, and isolated cases of poor judgement by EMS practitioners, we all remain committed to addressing the issues we face as a growing profession.
We must also celebrate our profession’s achievements and the tremendous value that we bring to our communities. We extend our sincerest appreciation and best wishes for the continued safety and good health of all EMS personnel and the individuals who support them on the front lines as they serve and care for our communities.
The 2023 National EMS Weekend of Honor is scheduled for July 21-23, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, Arlington, VA.
The purpose of the National EMS Memorial Service is to remember and honor those emergency medical services personnel who have died in the line of duty and to recognize the ultimate sacrifice they have made for their fellow man.
For more information about the National EMS Weekend of Honor visit: https://www.national-ems-memorial.org/
Below is a listing of all known EMS Week Events.
Notice: Times, Locations, and Details are subject to change without notice.
Sunday is Health, Wellness, and Resilience Day to promote the health, wellness, and resilience of EMS providers and patients. Health, Wellness, and Resilience Day highlights the need to recognize and care for the health and wellness of EMS providers and patients and share ideas on strengthening resilience. It is an opportunity to step back and take care of ourselves through self-care as well as to care for our fellow EMS professionals and the patients who are in our care every day.
Times | Location | Details |
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| N/A | None at this time | No events have been reported at this time |
Monday is Education Day, highlighting public education programs and EMS provider education.
Education Day seeks to highlight community educational programs, as well as the importance of continuing education for EMS practitioners. This is the ideal day to plan a community injury or illness prevention program and a special CE course for your agency. Consider in-person or online community education programs related to the prevention of falls, burns, poisoning, or drowning.
| Times | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am – ?:?? | TriCities Hospital (FKA: John Randolph Hospital) | Breakfast – Chick-fil-A |
| 7:30am – ?:?? | Prince George ER (FKA: TriCities ER) | Breakfast – Chick-fil-A |
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | Richmond Community Hospital | Boxed Lunch in the EMS Room |
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | Chester Emergency Center | Boxed Lunch in the EMS Room |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | VCU Medical Center | Hosted by HCA Healthcare Hospitals in Richmond, this is a private event for EMS providers and their families to join the HCA VA team for a fun evening of live music, food trucks, yard games & fellowship |
| 4:30pm – 8:30pm | Hardywood West Creek 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr. Richmond, VA 23238 | Hosted by HCA Healthcare Hospitals in Richmond this is a private event for EMS providers and their families to join the HCA VA team for a fun evening of live music, food trucks, yard games & fellowship |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | VCU Medical Center | Dinner Sponsored by the Trauma Survivor’s Network |
Tuesday is EMS Safety Day to promote Safety for the EMS provider, the patient, and the public.
Safety Day encourages first responders to focus on risk and prevention rather than possible negative outcomes and aims to promote the advancement of safety measures for both the community and the profession. This is a great day to highlight stress reduction, self-care, and mental health awareness programs. Other options for programs include improved situational awareness, driving and roadway safety, vehicle and device maintenance, proper lifting techniques, or violence awareness.
| Times | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am – ?:?? | Prince George ER (FKA TriCities ER) | Coffee & Donuts |
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | Memorial Regional Medical Center | Boxed Lunch in the EMS Room |
| 11:00am – 2:00pm | Parham Doctors’ Hospital | Cheesaggedon Food Truck & Bruster’s Ice Cream |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | VCU Medical Center | Lunch Sponsored by the Pauley Heart Center |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | New Kent Emergency Center | Dinner with LifeEvac |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | VCU Medical Center | Dinner Sponsored by the Adult Emergency Department |
Wednesday is EMS for Children Day to highlight the special needs of caring for children.
EMS for Children Day highlights the distinctive physiological and psychological aspects of caring for children and serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about improving specialized care for children in pre-hospital and acute care settings. Consider planning a pediatric care educational event for your clinicians and a community program related to first aid, emergency preparedness, car seats, or bicycle safety.
| Times | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am – 3:00pm | VAVRS State Headquarters and Training Center 2535 Turkey Creek Road, Oilville, VA 23129 | Goochland County Fire and Rescue and the VAVRS are celebrating EMS Week with a very special event! Click for Flyer. |
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | St. Francis Medical Center | Boxed Lunch in the EMS Room |
| 11:00am – 2:00pm | Retreat Doctors’ Hospital | Slideways Mobile Bistro & Bruster’s Ice Cream |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Children’s Hospital of Richmond ED | Lunch Sponsored by the Children’s Hospital of Richmond Children’s Surgery |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Children’s Hospital of Richmond ED | Dinner Sponsored by the Children’s Hospital of Richmond Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center |
Thursday is STOP THE BLEED® Day and Save-A-Life Day.
STOP THE BLEED® Day is a rallying point for the campaign, meant to create broader awareness of STOP THE BLEED® and to drive training activity.
READ MORE: The STOP THE BLEED® Project
No matter how quickly EMS practitioners get to a scene—bystanders will almost always be there first. Save-A-Life Day empowers the general public to learn and apply steps that can be taken to help save a life. This is an ideal day to schedule community CPR and Stop the Bleed educational courses.
| Times | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | St. Mary’s Hospital | Boxed Lunch in the EMS Room |
| 11:00am – 2:00pm | Henrico Doctors’ Hospital | Carytown Burgers & Fries Food Truck & Bruster’s Ice Cream |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | VCU Medical Center | Lunch Sponsored by the Comprehensive Stroke Program |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | VCU Medical Center | Dinner Sponsored by the Center for Trauma & Critical Care Education (CTCCE) |
Friday is EMS Recognition Day to recognize your local EMS heroes and those who save lives through the EMS system. On EMS Recognition Day, we honor members of the EMS community who regularly go above and beyond what’s expected. It’s a day to thank first responders for their unwavering commitment to serving their communities. Plan a memorial ceremony, an awards event, a special meal, a gift-giving event, and other honors for EMS Recognition Day.
| Times | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00am – 9:00am | TriCities Hospital (FKA: John Randolph Hospital) | Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwich |
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | Short Pump Emergency Center | Boxed Lunch in the EMS Room |
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | Westchester Emergency Center | Boxed Lunch in the EMS Room |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | VCU Community Memorial | Lunch sponsored by CMH and LifeEvac |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | VCU Medical Center | Lunch Sponsored by Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | VCU Medical Center | Lunch Sponsored by the Injury and Violence Prevention Program |
| Times | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | VCU Medical Center | Lunch Sponsored by Coordinated Care & Continuum Integration |
Sunday, May 28th
5-7 pm – Dinner at VCU Medical Center Sponsored by VCU’s Trauma Program
Monday, May 29th
5-7 pm – Memorial Day Dinner at VCU Medical Center sponsored by VCU’s Trauma Program
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