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UVA Medcom University of Virginia's Medical Communications Center.
1215 Lee St., Charlottesville, VA 22908
Alwa Activate the UVA Mass Casualty Plan when required.

The Medical Communication Center is located adjacent to the Emergency Department of the medical center and is commonly referred to as "MEDCOM". Our highly trained staff provides services 24 hours, 7 days a week. Below is a sample of some of the responsibilities of a Communications Coordinator:

Receive patient care reports from pre-hospital providers for patients they are transporting to UVA

Emergency Department. Provide pre-hospital providers the ability to speak with a physician for medical command as needed. Work with the ED Attendings to activate Trauma Alerts based on multiple factors. Activate the Hazardous Materials Plan when required. Closely monitor several radio frequencies

Perform emergent and non-emergent dispatching for Medic V,
Pegasus Ground, Pegasus Air, and the Neonatal Emergency Transport Team (NETS). Track events for Special Events Medical Management (SEMM)

Monitor multiple 12-lead transmission software from pre-hospital providers. Provide flight following for transient aircraft. Coordinate all aircraft traffic at the University of Virginia. Work alongside Emergency Management personnel

Activate the Hospital Diversion Plan when required

Work within the TJEMS Regional MCI plan when activated

Disseminate High Priority communications via E-Notify system

Process Mutual Aid Requests

Communicate with Emergency Department Team Manager

Notify the Emergency Department Attending when critical patients are inbound to the Emergency Department. Work with the hospital command center when activated

Activate the PAIP as required. Communicate with other agencies, including Shenendoah National Park

Monitor various cameras throughout the medical center

Track UVA Medical Transport Network vehicles via satellite GPS

07/20/2025

Attack 30 and Squad 3 assisted with a medical emergency this afternoon that required Pegasus Air. The landing zone was across from Sheridan Funeral Home on Cedar Lane Road, one of our designated landing zones in the area.

07/01/2025

In greek mythology, the Pegasus was often depicted carrying heroes into battle, signifying bravery and a willingness to face challenges. Some things never change.

Today marks the beginning of EMS week, 2025. This year’s theme is “We Care. For Everyone.” EMS professionals have been d...
05/18/2025

Today marks the beginning of EMS week, 2025.
This year’s theme is “We Care. For Everyone.” EMS professionals have been doing this for over 150 years, since the Civil War.

EMS Week recognizes the never-ending commitment, service, and sacrifice that our Nation’s EMS providers put forth every day.

This week, take the time to look around at your colleagues, acknowledge the good work they do, and be thankful for this profession. It is a calling, and it saves lives.

04/25/2025

UVA ER is OFF divert. Operations Normal

04/24/2025

UVA is experiencing a facilities outage affecting imaging capabilities. Please triage stroke patients to the nearest alternative hospital for neuroimaging. We remain open to all other patients.

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04/13/2025
02/13/2025

EMS - PLEASE MOVE PRIORITY GREEN PATIENTS TRANSPORTED TO UVA TO A WHEELCHAIR AT EMS ELEVATORS BEFORE TAKING PTS TO ED LOBBY, IF ASSIGNED.

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01/30/2025

UVA ER is OFF EMS Divert.

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UVA ER is on EMS Divert until 1220. Will be re-evaluated at that time.(Still accepting Trauma, STEMI, Stroke Alerts and ...
01/30/2025

UVA ER is on EMS Divert until 1220. Will be re-evaluated at that time.(Still accepting Trauma, STEMI, Stroke Alerts and Acute Peds)

01/25/2025

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01/12/2025

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1215 Lee Street
Charlottesville, VA
22903

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