Bridgeport Hospital Department of Emergency Medical Services

03/31/2026

Ten months after Bridgeport Hospital launched its lifesaving prehospital blood transfusion program, the hospital is making even more investment in the program. Bridgeport Hospital is providing new, upgraded coolers for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies to store the blood that paramedics need to administer blood transfusions directly in their ambulances at the point of care. The $40,000 investment was made thanks to the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation.

“Maintaining the safety and integrity of every unit of blood has always been our top priority,” said Edward Snyder, MD, director of the Blood Bank at Bridgeport Hospital. “With advances in technology, we’ve upgraded how we store and monitor blood products, strengthening the chain of custody with more precise, real-time temperature tracking for every unit. These updated coolers enhance our ability to see exactly where blood is and confirm it remains within strict clinical standards at all times, even in challenging field conditions. The result is greater efficiency, improved oversight and the confidence that blood is optimally preserved and immediately ready for transfusion when EMS teams reach a patient.”

The Bridgeport Hospital Blood Bank provides EMS teams, as available, with one unit of group O-positive red blood cells for use in the field. In the short time this program has been running, a dozen blood transfusions have been administered in the field.
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02/25/2026

With so many inspiring EMS clinicians working in our region, we encourage you to take the time to nominate a deserving recipient in one of the many award categories. Anyone can nominate, and the awards panel loves to hear about all the good work we are doing,

Every day, EMS professionals across Connecticut go above and beyond to serve patients, families, and communities. From quiet acts of compassion to extraordinary moments of leadership and innovation, this work deserves to be seen and celebrated.

The Connecticut EMS Awards 2026 are now accepting nominations, and we need your help identifying the individuals, agencies, and teams who truly make a difference.
If you’ve worked with, or been inspired by, someone whose dedication stands out, please take a few minutes to share their story.
Nominating is easy and impactful:
Anyone can nominate (peers, supervisors, partners, or community members)
It only takes a short story and a few moments of your time
Your nomination helps ensure that outstanding service does not go unrecognized
Award recipients will be honored at the EMS & Fire Pro Expo on October 22, 2026, at Mohegan Sun, spotlighting excellence across our state.
📌 Nominations close September 1, 2026

Every day, EMS professionals across Connecticut go above and beyond to serve patients, families, and communities. From quiet acts of compassion to extraordinary moments of leadership and innovation, this work deserves to be seen and celebrated.

The Connecticut EMS Awards 2026 are now accepting nominations, and we need your help identifying the individuals, agencies, and teams who truly make a difference.

If you’ve worked with, or been inspired by, someone whose dedication stands out, please take a few minutes to share their story.

Nominating is easy and impactful:
Anyone can nominate (peers, supervisors, partners, or community members)
It only takes a short story and a few moments of your time
Your nomination helps ensure that outstanding service does not go unrecognized

Award recipients will be honored at the EMS & Fire Pro Expo on October 22, 2026, at Mohegan Sun, spotlighting excellence across our state.

📌 Nominations close September 1, 2026

01/23/2026

📣 Registration is OPEN! Space is Limited!

Join us for the 4th Annual Connecticut EMS for Children PECC Conference — a FREE educational opportunity focused on strengthening pediatric readiness across emergency departments and EMS systems.

👥 This conference is ideal for:

Current PECCs
Those interested in becoming a PECC
Educators and leaders serving EDs or EMS agencies without an identified PECC
Anyone passionate about improving pediatric emergency care

🗓 March 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 MidState Medical Center – Outpatient Center
🍳 Breakfast & Lunch Provided
📚 CME pending

Sessions will include:
Pediatric Readiness
PECC Success Stories
PECC Support & Resources
Disaster Support
Transitions of Care / Hand-Off

👉 Register now — space is limited!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1854918464059?aff=oddtdtcreator

Questions? 📧 megan.petrucelli@ynhh.org

Let’s work together to improve pediatric emergency care across Connecticut 💙👶🚑

12/05/2025

Bridgeport Hospital EMS Medical Director Doug Latham, along with members of the Bridgeport Hospital EMS and Injury Prevention Team, participated in this excellent community safety event. Keeping kids safe on e-bikes and e-scooters was the focus of a community safety panel led by the Fairfield Safe Streets Alliance. Experts from the Fairfield Police and Fire Departments, ER medical professionals, the Bike Ped Committee chair, and Cycle Dynamics owner shared insights on understanding e-bike classes, injury prevention, lithium battery fire risks, and responsible riding. Families also had the chance to ask questions and hear directly from panelists. Bridgeport Hospital Town of Fairfield, CT

11/06/2025

Bridgeport Hospital Department of EMS was delighted to recognize the following regional EMS crews for their excellence in patient care at our quarterly EMS CME and awards night. These crews represent a small sample of the excellent prehospital care our regional EMS clinicians provide to our community each and every day. We are truly thankful for your ongoing commitment to clinical excellence in prehospital care. Presented on 10/29/2025
Excellence in Clinical Care
Christopher Bradbury, AMR Bridgeport
Cardiac Arrest Life Saving Award/STEMI
Paramedic Joshua Wysocki, EMT Matthew Pinto, Echo Hose Ambulance Company
Transfusion Excellence Award
Paramedic Christopher Calkins, EMT Shea Carroll, Echo Hose Ambulance Company
Transfusion Paramedic Bret Jackson, AMR Bridgeport
Transfusion Excellence Award
Transfusion Paramedic William Wintermute, EMT Matthew Hines, AMR Bridgeport
Excellence in Stroke Care
Paramedic Evelynn Williams, Paramedic Jennifer Ayers, EMT Daniel Majkut, Trumbull EMS

11/06/2025

***New SHCGB Stroke Alert Update***
Blood Glucose Level (BGL) has been revised to align with other protocols at 60 mg/dL.
The Cincinnati scale has been removed, and the BE-FAST screening tool has been added.
Please review the new protocol and screening tool with your service teams. Don't forget we have an excellent CME coming up at our Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus on 11/12/2025, presented by our neurology department on managing prehospital seizures and strokes. Great chance to refresh your stroke skills and ask questions.

09/26/2025

Yale New Haven Health's Center for Injury and Violence Prevention is celebrating National Child Passenger Safety Week. Did you know 73% of car seats are improperly installed or misused? Join us this Saturday, Sept. 27 for a FREE car seat check where parents and caregivers can receive education and installation assistance with their car seat. The event runs from 8 am to noon at the Westport Train Station Lot 1.

09/26/2025

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Bridgeport Hospital’s Pediatric Emergency Department is dedicated to delivering excellent medical care in a space designed specifically for children and their…

09/26/2025

Many members of the Yale New Haven Health team are here at Mohegan, we are proud to support EMS and Fire Pro, come visit us at booth 338

08/16/2025

Yale New Haven Health was pleased to donate a refurbished AED to the Beth-El Center in Milford. Pictured in the photo are YNHHS Sr. Community Relations Officer Martha Judd, EMS Coordinator for Bridgeport Hospital's Milford Campus; Ryan Nuzzo, Beth-El Center Executive Director; Jennifer Paradis; and YNHHS Vice President of Community, Corporate & Government Relations, Paul Mounds Jr.

08/16/2025

Proud to support our community through this collaborative regional initiative. Keep up the great work.

On 8/14/25 Paramedic Walsh and EMT Feeney, along with Stratford first responders were called to attend to a patient suffering a severe hemorrhage where field transfusion of blood was indicated and initiated by our incredible team. We are grateful as a community and as an EMS service to be a site for the Bridgeport Hospital Prehospital Blood Transfusion project. This addition to the array of life saving interventions EMS can provide in the prehospital setting is currently only available in 2-3% of all EMS services nationwide.

06/12/2025

Stratford EMS launches new prehospital blood transfusion Program in collaboration with Bridgeport Hospital

STRATFORD EMS AND BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL LAUNCH LIFE-SAVING PREHOSPITAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION PROGRAM