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This list will be updated as we receive details from those hosting events in the ODEMSA Region.
EMS Week Events
Below is a listing of all known EMS Week Events.
Notice: Times, Locations, and Details are subject to change without notice.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 – Health, Wellness, and Resilience Day
- No events scheduled at this time
Monday, May 18, 2026 – Education Day
Breakfast
- 7 AM – VCU Community Memorial Hospital
- Donuts and Coffee in the ED
- 9 AM – HCA TriCities Hospital
- Green Flag Scramble
- 9 AM – HCA Prince George ED
- Green Flag Scramble
Lunch
- 11 AM until supplies depleted – Bon Secours Southside Medical Center(SMC EMS Lounge)
- Box Lunch; lunches are also delivered to certain regional primary EMS agencies
- Sponsored by: US Acute Care Solutions Physician Group
- Box Lunch; lunches are also delivered to certain regional primary EMS agencies
- 12 PM – HCA TriCities Hospital
- Super ‘Sub’way
- 12 PM – HCA Prince George ED
- Super ‘Sub’way
- 12 PM – 2 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: LifeEvac
Dinner
- 5 PM – 8 PM – HCA Virginia EMS Appreciation Night
- Food trucks, two drink tickets, yard games & more!
- Hardywood Park Craft Brewery – West Creek, 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr, Richmond, VA 23238
- 5 PM – 8 PM – VCU Community Memorial Hospital
- Kickoff Picnic with LifeEvac – by the reflection pond
- 5:45 PM – Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center
- Bring a chair and the family
- See the flyer to RSVP for Craig Bride
- 6 PM – 8 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: Evans-Haynes Burn Center
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – EMS Safety Day
Events
- All Day – VCU Community Memorial Hospital
- EMS T-Shirt Delivery – scheduled with individual agencies
- 11 AM – EMS Week Celebration with the Virginia First Responders
- Welcome & Words of Appreciation from Local and State Officials, Lunch, EMS/Fire Displays, Networking & Fellowship
- Virginia First Responders Office, 2535 Turkey Creek Road, Oilville, VA 23129
- Sponsored by: Virginia Association of First Responders (VAVRS), Goochland County, VDH Office of Emergency Medical Services, Old Dominion EMS Alliance
Breakfast
- 9 AM – HCA TriCities Hospital
- Goodyear Doughnuts
- 9 AM – HCA Prince George ED
- Goodyear Doughnuts
Lunch
- 11 AM until supplies depleted – Bon Secours – Colonial Heights Emergency Care Center(EMS Lounge)
- Box Lunch; lunches also delivered to certain regional primary EMS agencies
- Sponsored by: US Acute Care Solutions Physician Group
- Box Lunch; lunches also delivered to certain regional primary EMS agencies
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Henrico Doctors’ Hospital – Parham Doctors’
- Good food, fun games, great camaraderie!
- 7700 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23294
- Good food, fun games, great camaraderie!
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Chippenham Hospital
- Chessaggedon Food Truck
- 12 PM – HCA TriCities Hospital
- Eat Mor Chikin, Drive Mor Fast
- 12 PM – HCA Prince George ED
- Eat Mor Chikin, Drive Mor Fast
- 12 PM – 2 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: Comprehensive Stroke Program
Dinner
- 6 PM – 8 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: Injury and Violence Prevention Program
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – EMS for Children Day
Breakfast
- 6 AM – 8 AM – Johnston-Willis
- Maple Street Biscuity Company
- 6 AM – 9 AM – VCU Health – Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
- Sponsored by: Children’s Surgery
- (At Children’s Tower ED Drive)
- 9 AM – HCA TriCities Hospital
- Holding Grid Position – Waffles
- 9 AM – HCA Prince George ED
- Holding Grid Position – Waffles
Lunch
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Centra One / Centra Southside Community Hospital
- Lunch & Learn with the Centra One Flight Crew
- Education Topic: “Diving Into Summertime Emergencies”
- Prince Edward Rescue Squad, 500 Doswell St, Farmville, VA
- Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AFA92BA5F9C61-63619762-emsweek
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Swift Creek ER
- Boxed Lunch
- 12 PM – HCA TriCities Hospital
- Trackside (Walking) Tacos
- 12 PM – HCA Prince George ED
- Trackside (Walking) Tacos
- 12 PM – 2 PM – VCU Health – Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
- Sponsored by: Pediatric ED
- (At Children’s Tower ED Drive)
Dinner
- 6 PM – 8 PM – VCU Health – Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
- Sponsored by: Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
- (At Children’s Tower ED Drive)
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Save-A-Life Day
Breakfast
- 6 AM – 8 AM – Chippenham Hospital
- 7 AM – VCU Community Memorial Hospital
- Donuts and Coffee in the ED
- 9 AM – HCA TriCities Hospital(TriCities Campus)
- Brew-La-La-Lap
- 9 AM – HCA Prince George ED
- Brew-La-La-Lap
Lunch
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Johnston-Willis Hospital
- Curbside Creations Food Truck
- 11 AM – 1 PM – VCU Health Tappahonnock Hospital
- Cookout at the fountain for EMS Partners
- 12 PM – 2 PM – Henrico Doctors’ Hospital – Henrico Forest Trauma Thursday
- Grab a tee, meet the trauma team, and enjoy the fun!
- 1602 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA 23229
- Grab a tee, meet the trauma team, and enjoy the fun!
- 12 PM – 2 PM – VCU Health New Kent – Emergency Center at New Kent
- EMS Providers join LifeEvac at the Emergency Center at New Kent
- Sponsored by: ED Team
- VCU Health EMS Week T-shirts available at this event and in the ED during EMS Week
- EMS Providers join LifeEvac at the Emergency Center at New Kent
- 12 PM – 2 PM – Bon Secours Southside Medical Center(SMC Ambulance Entrance Picnic Area)
- Lunch provided; lunches also delivered to certain regional primary EMS agencies
- Sponsored by: LifeEvac 4
- Lunch provided; lunches also delivered to certain regional primary EMS agencies
- 12 PM – HCA TriCities Hospital(TriCities Campus)
- Pit Row Pizza
- 12 PM – HCA Prince George ED
- Pit Row Pizza
- 12 PM – 2 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: Adult Emergency Department
Dinner
- 5 PM – 8 PM – HCA TriCities & Prince George ED – EMS Night Out
- 3 Leg Run Brewery, 4418 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831
- 6 PM – 8 PM – VCU Community Memorial Hospital – CE Dinner
- “Bias in Medicine and Communication” – Presented by Dr. C. Brown
- Southside Rescue Squad
- To register: Chad.Springer@VCUhealth.org
- 6 PM – 8 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: Nursing Administration
Friday, May 22, 2026 – EMS Recognition Day
Events
- VCU Community Memorial Hospital
- Ice-Cream Treats in the ED
Breakfast
- 9 AM – HCA TriCities Hospital(TriCities Campus)
- Burnout Biscuits
- 9 AM – HCA Prince George ED
- Burnout Biscuits
Lunch
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Henrico Doctors’ Hospital – Hanover Emergency Center
- Fuel up with Chicken Fiesta at Hanover!
- 9275 Chamberlayne Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Henrico Doctors’ Hospital – Retreat Doctors’
- Cheesageddon is here — grab the best sandwiches!
- 2621 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – HCA TriCities Hospital – Victory Lap Tailgate Party(TriCities Campus)
- Cookout — family welcome!
- 12 PM – 2 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: Pauley Heart Center
Dinner
- 6 PM – 8 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education
Saturday, May 23, 2026 – EMS Remembrance Day
Lunch
- 12 PM – 2 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: Division of Acute Care Surgery
Dinner
- 6 PM – 8 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: Division of Acute Care Surgery
Sunday, May 24, 2026 – EMS Bonus Day
Lunch
- 12 PM – 2 PM – VCU Health – Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Dinner
- 6 PM – 8 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsored by: Emergency Response Committee
Monday, May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day
Lunch
- 12 PM – 2 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsor: Level 1 Trauma Program
Dinner
- 6 PM – 8 PM – VCU Health’s VCU Medical Center
- Sponsor: VCU Health Marketing and Outreach
The 2026 National EMS Weekend of Honor is scheduled for July 17-19, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Richmond Highway, 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/
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