INDIANAPOLIS — This week is National Emergency Medical Service Week, and agencies and officials across the state are
recognizing EMS professionals.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has formally proclaimed May 17th through 23rd as EMS Week in Indiana, stating, “EMS is the front line of our health care system.”
This year’s theme is Improving Outcomes, Together, and is intended to emphasize the coordination and collaboration that is required for improved patient outcomes.
Indiana has more than 25,000 certified emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians, paramedics, dispatchers, and support staff statewide.
To find out more about National EMS Week, including stories from EMS professionals, events, and local blood drives, you can visit emsweek.org.
