Posts Tagged ‘Awareness’
Join us for an EMS Week cook-out on May 17, 18 or 19, 2011
Join our team at Grant’s Emergency Department for an EMS week cook-out. Stop by the ED ambulance bays on May 17th, 18th or 19th anytime from 1100-1400 for hot dogs, hamburgers and more. It’s just another way we show our appreciation for all you do.
Have a safe and happy EMS Week!
On the busiest days, at least a few helicopters and about 100 ambulances come and go from Grant Medical Center. We recognize the hard work done by the professionals in these units and the many others in the emergency medical services system every day: 24/7/365. We know it takes a special person to do your [...]
Have a wonderful National Nurses Week! May 6-12, 2011
On May 6, 2011, the American Nurses Association is sponsoring National Nurses Week. The purpose of National Nurses Week is to raise public awareness of the value of nursing and to help educate the public about the vital roles registered nurses play in meeting the health care needs of the American people. To celebrate National [...]
Trauma system data shows some trauma patients are undertriaged in Franklin County
From the Central Ohio Trauma Systems (COTS) First Quarter 2011 newsletter: The COTS Regional (Trauma) Registry collects data on approximately 13,000 trauma patients annually who arrived at COTS-member hospitals for care. In 2009, the COTS Registry revealed that 772 trauma patients with serious injuries were transported by EMS to non-trauma centers within Franklin County. Although [...]
FISDAP Online Survey of Female EMS Providers now Available
From FISDAP: In honor of Mother’s Day, we want to feature women in EMS in the May edition of our Fisdap newsletter. We’ve put together an online survey for female EMS providers to complete, and we need your help! If you are female, please take 5 minutes to answer the questions (there’s only 7) in [...]
Supporting Those That Serve So Many: Visit the Facebook page of our friends at Jefferson Twp Fire (Madison County).
OhioHealth, DEA, Cardinal Health and Other Community Partners Gear Up for Third Annual Medication Disposal Day
OhioHealth, DEA, Cardinal Health and Other Community Partners Gear Up for Third Annual Medication Disposal Day Prescription Drug Abuse Growing Problem COLUMBUS, Ohio – On April 30, 2011, OhioHealth will host the third “Medication Disposal Day” in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day,” Cardinal [...]
Ohio Department of Public Safety to Give Media Updates on Twitter
From the Ohio Department of Public Safety: Ohio Department of Public Safety to Give Media Updates on Twitter COLUMBUS – The divisions of the Ohio Department of Public Safety have joined the online networking site, Twitter, to give up-to-the-minute updates on various news and events. To follow the divisions, search: Bureau of Motor Vehicles [...]
National Doctors Day thanks!
Today is National Doctors Day. We want to take a moment and thanks all of the Physicians working tirelessly to improve patient care. We especially want to thank our own Medical Directors for all they do, including: Ann Dietrich, MD, FAAP, FACEP Medical Director, Franklin County Firefighters | Grant EMS Education Critical Care and Emergency [...]
Grant Stroke Care: Did you know…
Grant is on track to treat over 500 stroke patients this year and has earned the Gold Plus American Stroke Association award for 2011. This designation is granted to hospitals that have reached an aggressive goal of treating stroke patients with 85% or higher compliance to core standard levels of care as outlined by [...]
May 15-21 marks National EMS Week
Below is an EMS Week Message from Director Rucker. Also attached is a pdf that you can print out. Dear Public Safety Partner: May 15-21 marks National EMS Week, and in honor of this special week, the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Medical Services would like to coordinate this celebration [...]
“I Remember 9-11″ Film Project
Below is a message from Director Rucker. Dear Fire/EMS Community: September 11, 2011 will mark the ten-year anniversary of 9-11 with many activities taking place throughout this country in its remembrance. The Ohio Department of Public Safety along with its state and local partners will host statewide activities to reflect on this poignant [...]
NBC4i Video: Sweeping new recommendations for CPR are announced Monday
Grant Trauma in the News: Sled-riding hazards
A head injury can abruptly take the fun out of a day of sledding. And unfortunately, these accidents are more common than you might think. Doug Paul, DO, FACOS, Trauma Medical Director, lent his expertise to a recent Columbus Dispatch article on sledding-related injuries. “We see a good bit of head trauma — facial fractures [...]
Support Grant’s Cancer Care Program by Pampering Yourself at Aveda
Proceeds from these services at Aveda during the first week of December and January will benefit the Cancer Care Program at OhioHealth’s Grant Medical Center. This program touches thousands of lives each year by providing care and support for cancer patients and their families from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. You too can take part [...]
New OhioHealth Mobile Mammography and Bone Density Unit
Philanthropy makes mobile unit a reality In January 2011, a new mobile mammography and bone density screening unit will hit the streets of Ohio, expanding access to the most advanced digital technology available and OhioHealth’s breast health experts. The unit is made possible through charitable gifts of $200,000 each from the Columbus affiliate of Susan [...]
USFA & IAFF Develop Best Practices for Emgy Vehicle/Roadway Ops Safety
USFA and the International Association of Fire Fighters Develop Best Practices for Emergency Vehicle and Roadway Operations Safety Emmitsburg, MD. – The United States Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), announces the release of Best Practices for Emergency Vehicle and Roadway Operations Safety which highlights the results of [...]
Grant Honors Organ Donors with Memorial Wall
Press Date: 09/27/2010 Columbus, OH – Grant Medical Center honored patients who gave the gift of life when it revealed Sunday a “Wall of Heroes” commemorating organ and tissue donors. Located in the newly remodeled critical care waiting area on the hospital’s third floor, the wall pays tribute to 15 donors who passed away within [...]
Hockey Fights Cancer on Oct 22, 2010
Hockey Fights Cancer is an event hosted by the Columbus Blue Jackets, in conjunction with the National Hockey League. On October 22, OhioHealth is teaming up with the Columbus Blue Jackets for Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Nationwide Arena. We want you to take part in it, and be our guests to the game! Whether [...]
National Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2010
We hope everyone has a safe Fire Prevention Week. In recognition, we have hung an Everyone Goes Homes flag at our ambulance entrance; a reminder to our local heroes that your family and friends need you. Please be safe in all your responses and operations.
OhioHealth’s Doctor’s Hospital and Prairie Twp Fire EMS Physician Training
Great job by Dr. Robert Lowe, the Doctors Hospital Emergency/EMS Physician Residency and Prairie Twp Fire! Click this link for the video from Dispatch.com. EMS Physician field experience
Hear from Patient Dustin Holloway About his Care at Grant for Post-Surgery Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
You may have seen Dustin Holloway, Grant Medical Center patient, featured on billboard ads around town. Dustin was a patient at Grant who had surgery and acute respiratory syndrome. His condition was so severe that he was placed into a medically induced coma. As he recovered, Dustin cited that the Grant nurses really helped him [...]
Learn about blood conservation at The Center for Blood Conservation open house at Grant Medical Center
Do you know about blood conservation? Learn more about blood conservation at The Center for Blood Conservation open house at Grant Medical Center. Physicians will be on hand to share information about various blood conservation topics and demonstrate some of the procedures and methods they use to conserve blood in patients. Visit the open house [...]
HomeReach Hospice Stepping Stones Day Camp for Youths Who Have Experienced the Death of a Significant Person
Stepping Stones Day Camp (posted on 8/13/2010) HomeReach Hospice is offering a free, one-day grief camp on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Stepping Stones Day Camp utilizes art, nature and interactive games for youth ages 6 to 12 who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. All activities have been developed to [...]
