Maryland EMS News - Vol. 50 No. 10 October 2024

Sep 23, 2026

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Maryland EMS News presents updates for emergency medical clinicians, featuring the MIEMSS 2023-2024 Annual Report and highlights of FY 2024 EMS system activities. The issue includes remarks on achievements across trauma and specialty centers and associated Maryland EMS, trauma, and burn statistics. It also provides public health guidance on free federal COVID-19 tests and the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, advising early testing and care. An EMS News Digest lists regional developments and upcoming EMS-related events and conferences.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

MIEMSS 2023-2024 Annual Report Now Available

Free COVID-19 Tests Offered by Federal Government and Many Local Health Departments in Maryland

EMS News Digest

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Maryland EMS News For All Emergency Medical Clinicians Vol. 50 No. 10 October 2024 MIEMSS 2023-2024 Annual Report Now Available MIEMSS' 2023-2024 Annual Report is now available online at www. [miemss.org](miemss.org. In)[. In](miemss.org. In) addition to MIEMSS'achievements in FY 2024, the report documents the activities of various EMS system stakeholders, including trauma and specialty centers, and features Maryland EMS, trauma, and burn statistics, during what EMS Board Chairman Clay B. Stamp calls“a very important year for the Maryland EMS system.” “With the hard work and support of MIEMSS, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Maryland State Firefighters Association, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, and Maryland State Police, we were able to secure the funding necessary to ensure all Marylanders continued access to prehospital emergency care and cost-free transport to the right trauma and specialty center to remedy their traumatic injuries,” noted Stamp. “This underscores the resilience and excellence of the Maryland Emergency Medical Services system, which results from our cooperative relationships with our partners, stakeholders, and the many thousands of EMS professionals across the state.” MIEMSS Executive Director Dr. See Annual Report page 2 Free COVID-19 Tests Offered by Federal Government and Many Local Health Departments in Maryland Test and vaccinate to prevent COVID-19 spread during respiratory virus season As the nation prepares for another cold and flu season, Maryland Department of Health officials advise Marylanders to stock up on free COVID-19 tests for the fall and winter, now available at [COVIDtests.gov](COVIDtests.gov) and through many local health departments statewide. State health officials also urge Marylanders 6 months and older to get the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, now available at pharmacies, healthcare providers, and local health departments. “It’s important to keep COVID-19 tests handy and use them. We welcome the federal government renewing their free tests program so that cost isn’t a barrier to getting tested,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman. “We urge everyone to get the updated 2024- 2025 COVID-19 vaccine as your first line of defense against this virus. If you do get sick, please test early, stay home, and seek treatment if you are at risk for severe illness.” During fall and winter, respiratory viruses such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV can often present with similar symptoms, making it difficult to See Tests page 10 2 Maryland EMS News | CALENDAR
October
n 26: R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Celebration. France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, Baltimore, MD.
November
n 3-4: 65th Annual Mid-Atlantic Life Safety Conference. BWI Airport Marriott Hotel.
January 2025
n 1/31-2/1: Winterfest EMS Conference. Easton, MD.
March 2025
n 7-9: 20th Annual Miltenberger Emergency Services Seminar. Rocky Gap Casino and Resort, Flintstone, MD.
April 2025
n TBD: State EMS Medical Directors Symposium.
May 2025
n 15-16: Point/Counterpoint Conference. Baltimore, MD. | | --- | | Annual Report... | (Continued frompage 1) Ted Delbridge underscored the significant role that the state’s 20,000 EMS clinicians play in a 50-year-old system that “Marylanders have come to rely on when health and wellbeing are at risk.” “Collectively, at every hour of every day they stand ready to bring their A-game to people at their times of greatest need,” noted Delbridge.“They are the fabric of the EMS system; its heart and soul. We owe them our admiration and gratitude.” Read the complete MIEMSS FY 2024 Annual Report online at www. [miemss.org](miemss.org. n)[.](miemss.org. n)[ n](miemss.org. n) EMS News Digest n DC Medics' New Tool to Save Trauma Victims? Bags of Blood. (The Washington Post). Since April, District of Columbia medics responding to emergencies have administered blood transfusions to sc

FAQs

What is the MIEMSS 2023-2024 Annual Report, and where can it be read?

The MIEMSS 2023-2024 Annual Report is available online and documents FY 2024 EMS system activities, including trauma and specialty center work and related statistics. The issue directs readers to MIEMSS’ website to read the complete report.

What guidance does Maryland provide about COVID-19 tests during fall and winter?

Maryland advises stocking up on free COVID-19 tests for the fall and winter season and keeping tests handy while using them. It also encourages early testing, staying home when sick, and seeking treatment if at risk for severe illness.

Where can people access free COVID-19 tests and the 2024-2025 vaccine?

Free COVID-19 tests are available at COVIDtests.gov and through many local health departments statewide. The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine is available for people aged 6 months and older through pharmacies, healthcare providers, and local health departments.

Sep 23, 2026

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