Welcome to the August edition of community education. This month we would like to do a follow up to our Trauma Center article with a question we get a lot when we transport patients to them. That question is, “Why do I have to go to a Trauma Center when…
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On July 31, 2018 Plymouth Ambulance and Norristown Fire Department conducted joint UTV training. Members from both Departments trained on incline ascents and descents, winch use for evacuation and overall UTV safety and operations. Thanks to Chief Tom Trojansky and Chief Tom O’Donnell for their continued support in this training…
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Welcome to the July Community Education article. With the summer now in full swing, many people are out and about doing lots of fun outdoor activities. With this, comes the increase in traumatic injuries both minimal and severe. A lot of times, EMS must take patients to specialized trauma centers…
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For this month, we would like to focus on the importance of having information ready when first responders arrive at your residence. Having a sheet of medications, allergies, and past medical history along with demographic information assists with effective and swift treatment. We will build a sample sheet of what…
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The 8th Annual Plymouth Community Ambulance Association Golf Outing is being held on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at Landis Creek Golf Course. For more information or to register, please contact Kristen Kovacs at 610-277-2776 ext. 15 or [email protected]
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Due to the events at the beginning of the month, we are adding the Community Education article for May a little later than normal. We would like to once again thank the sponsors of the Zac is Back fundraiser and all that attended. It was a great time had by…
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Re: Zac is Back Fundraiser for Zac Santiago Dear Potential Donor: As you may have heard on March 23, 2018, Zac Santiago was attacked and stabbed outside of his home in Norristown Pennsylvania. Zac is a Lieutenant with Plymouth Ambulance and currently and in the past volunteered with several Fire…
Read MoreCome out to support the ongoing recovery of Zac Santiago! Stay tuned to this event as it will be updated as soon as information is available!! When: Friday, May 4th, 2018 from 6PM to 11PM Where: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Hall, 3900 Ridge Pike Collegeville, PA 19426 Tickets: Sales…
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Welcome to the April edition of our Community Education series. Since the weather is starting to become more Spring-like, we would like to share some information about Epinephrine Auto Injectors, also commonly known as Epi-Pens. What is an Epi-Pen? Epi-Pens are medical devices usually prescribed to people that have a…
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Obituary/Funeral Arrangements for Paramedic Daniel J. Smith Daniel J. Smith, 31, of Milford Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of Michael and Andrea (Werner) Smith of Hatfield. Dan was a 2004 graduate of Arch Bishop…
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