Tidewater EMS Council

Sunday, 5 February 2023

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Date Change 2023 Expo - Save the Date May 16-21, 2023

Regrettably, due to a scheduling conflict, the Tidewater EMS Council has made the decision to change the date of the 2023 Tidewater Healthcare Education Expo.

Planning has already begun for next year's Expo for May 16-21, 2023 which will be held in Chesapeake Virginia. Please "Save the Date" for this important EMS community event for which the theme will continue to be: “Resilience in action... answering the call, managing the stress”. The Tidewater Healthcare Education Expo is an opportunity to network with fellow EMS professionals while receiving excellent training to enhance your EMS career.

2022 Regional Award Winners Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 16, 2022

TIDEWATER EMS COUNCIL RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN EMS

Deployed Logix Tent System - New Resource for the Region

The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Medical Response System (HRMMRS) is now able to operate using a new tent system which provides a center for triage and treatment with more features and improved flexibility. The ASAP Rapid Shelter System by Deployed Logix is a shelter capable of deploying in the harshest conditions with minimal time and personnel.

EVHC Mobile Command Trailers Video

The Mobile Command trailer or MOBCOMM is one of two that the Eastern Virginia Healthcare Coalition has available thanks to joint ventures with Sentara Health System on the southside and Riverside Health System on the peninsula.

These trailers are available for use by coalition partners by calling the Regional Healthcare Coordination Center at (844) 757-7422 (RHCC).

VA-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team Training

Tidewater EMS Council recently hosted training at it's warehouse for members of the VA-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) which included field training (logistics, setting up and supplying tents, electronic medical system) and hands-on training (respiratory and cardiac monitoring). Training is an essential part of being ready to deploy at any moment and the opportunity to work together as a team and gain experience with the equipment that will be utilized is tremendously valuable.