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Emergency Nurses Week 2023

For over thirty years, the Emergency Nurses Association has recognized the second Wednesday in October as Emergency Nurses Day. In 2001, the association expanded the celebration to a full week to shine a bigger light on emergency nurses, their commitment to the health industry, and to recognize those who started this profession.

It all really started with one woman, Florence Nightingale. Born in Italy in 1820, Florence was homeschooled by her father and expected to get married at a young age. That wasn’t the case for Florence though, because when she was a teenager, Florence said she received a sign from God that she was to help the sick and poor. Nursing wasn’t a respected profession during that time and while her parents didn’t approve, Florence’s father eventually broke down and let her travel to Germany to study medicine.

By 33, Florence had made […]

Emergency Nurses Week 20232023-10-13T12:03:50-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Physician Mental Health and Suicide Rates

Physician suicide rates

Our guest, this month, is the Allegheny County Medical Society’s Executive Director Sara C. Hussey, MBA, CAE.  The discussion this month is the mental health of physicians, the rising suicide rate of physicians and prevention/awareness.

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Physician Mental Health and Suicide Rates2023-10-06T01:38:03-04:00

5 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy

In a national study conducted before the pandemic, 1 in 15 US physicians had thoughts of taking their own life. That number has unfortunately increased due to work overload and burn out, and it also does not include statistics on all medical professionals. We mentioned earlier this month that September is National Suicide Prevention Month, proving to be a good time to provide useful tips if you’re feeling burn out and are concerned about your mental health.  

 

  1. Stay in touch and express your feelings. Do not withdraw from life and isolate yourself. Consider different ways of expressing what you’re experiencing, such as talking to a friend or family member or writing in a journal. The important thing to remember is not to contain all your emotions and hope that they will disappear; release them in a healthy way.
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5 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy2023-09-25T10:07:04-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Concussions Part 2, Assesment and Treatment

UPMC Concussions

 

In this episode, William Ankrom, an Instructor and Clinical Education Coordinator in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition for the Athletic Training Program at UPMC, gets more into detail regarding the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of concussions. Is there a rapid test that first responders and first caregivers can use to assess for a concussion?


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STAT MedEvac Airpod – Concussions Part 2, Assesment and Treatment2023-09-13T17:23:06-04:00

Employee Profile Jeffrey Pesarsick

 

Jeffrey Pesarsick, MPH, FP-C, NREMT-P

Senior Professional Flight Paramedic

Years of Service – 10 years

  1. When not at work Jeff can be found working on the and his wife’s farm taking care of 26 cattle, 12 sheep, and 4 cats.
Employee Profile Jeffrey Pesarsick2023-09-13T10:13:43-04:00

National Suicide Prevention Week

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Suicide. There is so much to be said about a single word. 49,449 Americans lost their lives to suicide last year. The mental health crisis is hitting Americans at an all-time high and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with this week shining even more of a light on the subject with National Suicide Week. This awareness is to not only remember all the lives that were lost, but to focus on the millions of individuals who have struggled/are struggling with suicidal thoughts and learn how we can help in this mental health battle.

 

Unfortunately, those working in the medical field are not immune to mental health issues. With the COVID pandemic, and an increased workload, burnout is very clear among medical professionals. Studies have shown that those who work in the medical field who experience suicidal ideation, have been […]

National Suicide Prevention Week2023-09-13T09:56:34-04:00

Employee Profile: Mark Fox

Mark Fox, NREMT, FP-C

Years of Service – 6
  1.  In Mark’s time off, he enjoys building PCs.
  2.  He likes to spend time with his 2-year-old German Shepherd – Bree Ann.
  3.  Mark is a grill-master!  He specializes in smoking meats, which he often shares with his co-workers.
  4.  Nothing is more important to Mark then time with family!
Employee Profile: Mark Fox2023-08-29T09:08:02-04:00

History of MedicAlert Awareness Month

While it seems that there is a national day for everything, it’s important that we recognize one in particular this month.. MedicAlert IDs. Every year in August we observe MedicAlert Awareness Month, knowing how essential they are for medical professionals in case of emergencies with individuals that live alone or have very dangerous medical conditions. Moreso, it helps medical personnel recognize medical conditions, medications and allergies to help to avoid medical errors. 

Let’s take a look back to see how MedicAlert Awareness Month got started. It all began in 1953 with a 14-year-old named Linda Collins. Linda had cut her finger and went to the hospital to have it taken care of. During a routine test, Linda went into anaphylactic shock, which was almost fatal. This event inspired Linda and her father, who was a doctor, to create a medical bracelet, with […]

History of MedicAlert Awareness Month2023-08-28T10:20:03-04:00

STAT MedEvac Airpod – Preparing for Sports Concussion Season

STAT MedEvac Podcast on Concussions

William Ankrom is an Instructor and Clinical Education Coordinator in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition for the Athletic Training Program at UPMC.  He talks about being prepared for all emergencies at sports events and discusses who is in charge when it comes to injuries…. parents.. team trainer… physician.. EMS?

Thank you to: William K. Ankrom, MS, LAT, ATC Clinical Education Coordinator and Instructor, Athletic Training Education Program Instructor


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STAT MedEvac Airpod – Preparing for Sports Concussion Season2023-08-23T06:12:58-04:00

Employee Profile: Jill Borkowski

Jill Borkowski RN, CFRN

Senior Professional Flight Nurse

Years of Service – 5.5

  • Jill knew she wanted to be a nurse for as long as she can remember!  It runs in her family – her Grandma,  Mom, and two aunts are nurses!!!
  • She has 2 kids- 18-year-old Jake, and 14-year-old Jordyn.
  • Jill is a self-proclaimed “Die hard Cheer Mom! 😂”
  • She shares her home with 3 German Shepherds -Sadie, Sarge, and Simon.
Employee Profile: Jill Borkowski2023-08-16T09:38:47-04:00
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