EMS Today

‘Right in the Middle of Everything’: What It’s Like to Work for Sunstar Paramedics

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee finds out what it’s like to work for Sunstar Paramedics in Pinellas County, Florida. Joining him is Malachi White, director of recruiting, and Capt. Shelby Papa, clinical services coordinator.

An Increase in Survival with Dr. Peter Antevy

Dr. Peter Antevy sits down with EMS P.O.D. host Douglas Randell to discuss whole blood administration and sepsis treatment in the field.

A Review of Norovirus

Infection Control Consultant Katherine West discusses the role of EMS in combating norovirus.

Mental Health Resources

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Melissa Taylor, RN, about mental health issues affecting all emergency responders.

A Spotlight on National CPR and AED Awareness Week

In honor of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks to Courtney Schwerin O'Reilly, the executive director of Illinois Heart Rescue. You can reach out to Courtney at courtney.ilhr@gmail.com.

Navigating the Current EMS Landscape

Bram Duffee, PhD, interviews Sarah E. Fabiano, MD, the medical director for JEMS, about the current EMS landscape in research and practice.

Surviving Sudden Cardiac Arrest: A Conversation with Rob Hoadley

In this powerful episode, Bradley Dean and David Blevins sit down with Rob Hoadley, a cardiac arrest survivor, to discuss his life-changing encounter with sudden cardiac arrest. Rob shares his personal story of survival, his journey since the event, and his mission to improve community response to cardiac emergencies. From the chain of survival to implementing community-wide education programs and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) availability, this episode emphasizes the importance of preparedness and education in saving lives.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Kim Vest joins the podcast for Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss the importance of mental health for EMS providers. She discusses mental health screenings as part of an annual physical examination, the importance of selecting a therapist familiar with the specific needs of first responders and different types of therapies used when treating someone in a mental health crisis.

Criminalization in EMS

Bradley Dean sits down with paramedic and lawyer Matt Streger at the North Carolina EMS Expo to discuss a critical issue facing the healthcare industry: the criminalization of healthcare professionals, particularly in the context of medication errors and other inadvertent mistakes. Streger provides an in-depth look at the legal landscape, sharing his unique perspective as both a paramedic and an attorney.

Let Your Ego Go!

Breaking the toxic cycle takes grit, grace and gratitude. Eric Chase has a real, raw and honest conversation with MaKenzie Tiegs, host of Raw Thoughts Podcast & Mindbase Podcast.