ORH's Joan Field, rural EMS program coordinator, and Melissa Varnum, rural MIH program coordinator, recently attended the Eastern Oregon EMS Conference in Pendleton.

Learn more about ORH EMS programs: zurl.co/TZ5j4

Learn about ORH MIH programs: zurl.co/dqKbH

#orh #ruralhealth #ruralems #mih

House adopts amendments and advances bill to streamline ambulance‑district consolidations Lawmakers adopted amendments and ordered perfected House Bill 2600, which updates ambulance‑district consolidation procedures and operational rules to preserve EMS coverage in rural areas, add public‑hearing requirements and limit merged‑district tax rates.

Missouri lawmakers are taking bold steps to ensure that rural areas won't be left without ambulance services—will these changes save lives when it matters most?

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#MO #LegislativeReform #RuralEMS #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #MissouriAmbulance

Helping EMS in Rural Oregon (HERO) Training Grant Cycle Closes Feb. 27!

ORH’s HERO program application period is open.
Apply online before Feb. 27. Preview application questions before submission.  
Learn more: zurl.co/S7xVv
Email: fieldj@ohsu.edu with questions.

#orh #ruralems #orhems

Helping EMS in Rural Oregon (HERO) Training Grant Cycle Closes Feb. 27

ORH’s HERO program application period is open.
Apply online before Feb. 27. Preview application questions before submission.  
Learn more: zurl.co/S6uWh
Email: fieldj@ohsu.edu with questions.

#orh #ruralems #orhems

Uvalde County court votes to apply for state ambulance grant for Concan EMS The Uvalde County Commissioners Court voted 3–1 to apply for a House Bill 3000 ambulance grant and designate Concan Fire & EMS as the recipient to replace a vehicle lost to fire; county staff and EMS leaders debated recipient selection, insurance and ownership arrangements before the vote.

Uvalde County is taking a crucial step to secure $350,000 for Concan Fire & EMS to replace a fire-damaged ambulance, highlighting the urgent needs of rural healthcare!

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#UvaldeCounty #TX #CommunitySupport #RuralEMS #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal

International Falls accepts state operating-deficit grant to help sustain ambulance service Chief Manasa explained an Operating Deficit Grant from the Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services to support ambulance operations; council accepted the grant resolution unanimously. Representative Roger Scraba praised state efforts to help rural ambulance services.

The International Falls City Council has taken a crucial step to bolster local ambulance operations by accepting a state grant aimed at overcoming rural challenges in emergency services.

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#InternationalFallsCityKoochiching #MN #InternationalFallsAmbulance #RuralEMS

ORH is excited to start the second year of its EMS Supplement Flex Grant program!
Check our website frequently for updates: zurl.co/ua9EF

Visit us at the 2025 Oregon EMS Conference, Oct. 2 - 4 in Wilsonville: zurl.co/xwJoT
Contact Joan Field fieldj@ohsu.edu with questions.

#ruralems #orhems

ORH is excited to start the second year of its EMS Supplement Flex Grant program!
Check our website frequently for updates: zurl.co/ua9EF

Visit us at the 2025 Oregon EMS Conference, Oct. 2 - 4 in Wilsonville: zurl.co/xwJoT
Contact Joan Field fieldj@ohsu.edu with questions.

#ruralems #orhems

#ruralEMS #EMS #prehospital #pocus

Hello #medsky! Excited to be here and interact with medical professionals everywhere! My background includes:
- #EMS medical director, I also dabble in podcasting for #ruralEMS; check us out if interested!
- #POCUS Director and enthusiast; currently teaching med students monthly which is great!