REMSA PLANS ACTIVITIES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK “HELP IS ONLY A HEARTBEAT AWAY”

May 17, 2002 – In celebration of Emergency Medical Services Week May 19-25, “Help Is Just A Heartbeat Away,” REMSA (Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority) will be hosting a Point of Impact child safety seat inspection, Heartsaver Friends and Family CPR Class and launching Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) into all Washoe County high schools. Emergency Medical Services Week highlights the accomplishments of the men and women nationwide that dedicate themselves to saving the lives of others and to educating the public about how and when to utilize EMS services.

This year’s theme “Help is Only a Heartbeat Away” addresses the successes and challenges EMS service organizations face today – not only in responding quickly and effectively to medical emergencies, but also to meeting special local needs and the ongoing challenge of educating the public in how to live safe and healthy lives.

“The Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics at REMSA are exceptional people,” said Patrick Smith, President of REMSA. “Their commitment and dedication to providing quality lifesaving emergency medical services everyday help make a difference in the thousands of lives in our community and I am very proud of them.”

The upcoming week includes the following scheduled activities:

Saturday, May 18
“Point of Impact” child safety seat inspection and replacement program will be held at State Farm Insurance located at 5420 Kietzke Lane in Reno from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information contact REMSA at 858-KIDS (5437).

Saturday, May 18
“Heartsaver Friends & Family CPR” course will be held at REMSA, 450 Edison Way in Reno, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The course fee is $ 20. For more information contact Ken Whittaker, Course Coordinator, at 775.858.5724 ext. 186, or Kristi Smith, Reservations Coordinator, at 775.858.5724 ext. 150.

Tuesday, May 21
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) launch into Washoe County Schools News Conference will be held at Wooster High School, 1331 East Plumb Lane (East Parking Lot) 10:30 a.m.

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