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1st Annual Paramedics Evening of Recognition On November 13, 2009, Superior North EMS held its first annual “Paramedic Evening of Recognition” honouring years of service in emergency medical services. Employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 25+ years were recognized for their commitment to patient care within the District of Thunder Bay. The event was well attended and plans are already underway for the 2nd annual recognition evening. The evening gave Superior North EMS a formal opportunity to say thank you to paramedics for serving their communities. Paramedics received letters of thanks, certificates, and pins indicating years of service. Those with 25+ years of service received personally engraved watches with the new Superior North EMS crest on the watch face. The following medics were recognized: 35 yrs. 30 yrs. 25 yrs. 20 yrs. 15 yrs. 10 yrs. pictures to be posted soon |
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Party with the Paramedics On July 17 and 18, 2009, Superior North EMS once again partnered with the PA Prozz to host Party with the Parmedics IV. Both "April Wine" and "Trooper" performed to packed crowds. These outdoor concerts were fundraisers for Trauma Services at the TBRHSC. In October, a cheque for $7,000 Thank you to all who assisted in making this the best PWP yet! |
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SUPERIOR NORTH EMS GOLF TOURNAMENT A SUCCESS! On May 30, 2009 paramedics and supporters from across the District of Thunder Bay participated in the 7th annuala Mother, Jugs & Speed EMS golf tournament. This event, for the past two years acts as a fundraiser for the Josh Klukie Memorial Award. Held at Dragon Hills Golf Course in Thunder Bay with 74 participants. This year $2,402.69 was raised bring the total amount donated over the past two years to $2,815.69. |
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2009 Mother, Jugs & Speed winning team, "Afternoon Delight" made up of Kevin Bragnalo, Jordan Gehl, Blanca Barrera, and Nikki Spryka. |
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Funky PWP III Tees We have a limited quantity of regular style tees in yellow and orange and women's tanks in pink remaining from Party with the Paramedics III. Available for $20.00 or two for $30.00. Sizes range from XS-XXL. Please call Helen Letourneau at 625-3259 or e-mail: hletourneau@thunderbay.ca |
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PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR (PAD) PROGRAM Superior North EMS, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, has taken the lead in developing and implementing a PAD program throughout the Thunder Bay District. These defibrillators allow people who are trained in CPR use the device to try to save a life. The PAD will analyze a victim's heart and may deliver an electric shock. In a cardiac arrest, two keys to survival are early CPR and defibrillation. For every minute a person is in cardiac arrest, the chance of survival decreases by about 10 %. On December 14, 2007 David Nuttall was playing hockey at the Port Arthur Arena when he suddenly collapsed. Teammates recognized that David did not have a pulse and they immediately began CPR. Using a PAD which just weeks prior had been installed at the arena, one electric shock was administered. David regained a pulse and shortly thereafter was conscious and alert. He was discharged from the Health Sciences Centre a week later with no adverse after effects from his cardiac arrest. PADs can save lives. Superior North EMS encourages both public and private facilities to purchase these devices and train staff in their use. Current locations where PAD's are or will be installed: City of Thunder Bay Town of Marathon Town of Manitowadge Town of Nipigon Town of Red Rock Municipality of Greenstone Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge Businesses that are interested in starting PAD programs and would like further information can contact Superior North EMS at 625-4609. Dave Nuttall holding a PAD at the Port Arthur Arena where his life was saved.
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UNITED WAY PLATINUM AWARD Superior North EMS received the United Way Platinum Award for their exceptional amount of donations in 2007. The platinum award is presented to those organizations that achieve 90% of employees contributing more than $2.00 per week to the charity of their choice via the United Way. Superior North EMS was the only City division to achieve this level. Pictured are CJ Miller, Paramedic, (middle) and Norm Gale, Director (right) accepting the award from Jules Tupker, Campaign Chair for 2007.
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Superior North EMS Paramedics participating in NORTH AMERICA WIDE Pre-Hospital Research
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Hot off the Press! Volume 6 Issue 1(PDF) |
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Josh Klukie
Private Josh Klukie was a Canadian soldier from Thunder Bay that in 2006 was killedin action in Afghanistan. Josh graduated from the paramedic program at Confederation College and was well known to our Thunder Bay paramedics. Josh was very athletic and intelligent, had a great personality, and always lived in Northern Ontario. In order to keep the spirit that Josh had alive, Devin Doran, a Thunder Bay paramedic, has started a memorial fund in Josh's memory. The annual bursary will be given to one second year paramedic student at Confederation College who best exemplified what Josh stood for in life. Once this fund reaches $5,000, the Ontario government will match it. To keep this fund alive and make it grow all donations will be added to this principle. Each year as the fund gets bigger it will be reflected in the award. Donations may be sent to: Receipts will be issued for any donation over $10.00 |
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A special ceremony was held at Thunder Bay City Hall on March 23, 2007 to present certificates to six Thunder Bay and one Armstrong Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP). The paramedics have now been certified as ACPs after completing a seven month program delivered by Superior North EMS in conjunction with Sudbury's Cambrian College. Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Base Hospital Program provided medical direction and certification for the ACPs. The training allows the paramedics to provide advanced care to patients, including intubation, cardiac and narcotic drug therapy, intravenous therapy, and cardioversion. Further, this intensive seven month program helps these paramedics with other aspects of care such as critical thinking and advanced assessment skills. The laboratory sessions were conducted with over $400,000 worth of advanced interactive equipment designed to provide realistic training scenarios.
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| McGINTY GOVERNMENT STRENTHENING LAND AMBULANCE SERVICES March 31, 2006 |
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