Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC)

03/05/2026

We're back! The 2026 PA EMS "Virtual" Conference will be held LIVE, entirely online, from September 1-4, 2026. As in the past, on-demand viewing will be available through Nov. 30.

Interested in presenting? Submit your proposal at https://pehsc.wufoo.com/forms/2026-pa-ems-conference-call-for-speakers/

More information coming soon!!

03/03/2026

Congratulations to Community LifeTeam.

02/16/2026

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The funding will help Meadville expand paramedic training, add telehealth tools and reduce unnecessary ambulance transports to the ER

02/06/2026

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Nearly half of first responders report being physically attacked in a single year.It’s something the public hears little about and sees even less.Now, we hav...

02/01/2026

2026 PA State EMS Awards - Nominations now open https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026PAEMSAwards

01/06/2026

https://senatormastriano.com/2026/01/06/mastriano-highlights-efforts-to-combat-opioids-and-overdoses/

Sen. Doug Mastriano’s (R-33) held a press conference today to highlight his efforts as chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee to combat drug overdoses in Pennsylvania.

01/02/2026

End-of-year brings higher call volumes, more travel-related incidents, and a rise in pediatric respiratory and winter illnesses. This season is a powerful reminder of why strong Pediatric Readiness in EMS matters. Review your equipment, refresh your training, and reinforce best practices so your team is prepared for the calls that matter most. Pediatric Readiness saves lives. Let’s finish the year strong.

Learn more: https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from PEHSC! 🎉
As we welcome 2026, the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council extends heartfelt wishes for a safe, healthy, and prosperous year ahead to all our partners, providers, and communities.
Our commitment remains steadfast: Your Voice in EMS.
Together, we will continue advancing our mission to improve emergency health services through leadership, advocacy, education, and collaboration.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to another year of working together to strengthen Pennsylvania’s EMS system and ensure the highest quality of care for those we serve.
Stay safe. Stay prepared. Stay connected.
Learn more about our mission at www.pehsc.or

12/19/2025

12/05/2025

https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/state-announces-6-million-investment-in-ems-agencies/521-5628a1fb-0bfd-40dd-a295-e7cbcd961767

The Pa. Department of Health announced that $6 million in new state funding will be distributed to local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies across the state.

11/12/2025

Get those last minute hours!!

🚨 It’s Not Too Late! 🚨
The Virtual Pennsylvania EMS Conference is still live through November 30, 2025 — giving you another great opportunity to earn last-minute EMS Continuing Education Hours before the end of the cycle!

✅ Already registered? Log in today and catch any sessions you missed.
🆕 Not yet registered? There’s still time to join in and learn from Pennsylvania’s leading EMS educators and clinicians.

🔗 Register or log in now at: www.paemsconference.org

08/25/2025

Happy 50th to the City of Pittsburgh EMS