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Gathering of Eagles Meeting May 15, 2026: Hantavirus; Turmoil in the UK National Health Service; Ratio of Medical Directors to EMS Personnel

06/10/2026

The “Gathering of Eagles” group of EMS medical directors from the world's prominent metropolitan systems hosts weekly calls facilitated by Dr. Paul Pepe covering the latest issues of impact to the EMS community. EMS World has been given exclusive access and approval to publish these discussions as a service to our readers.

In this week’s episode, Aileen Marty presents on hantavirus; Fiona Moore discusses turmoil in the UK National Health Service; Marc Canterato promotes a survey on knowledge of public policy among first responders; several Eagles share their ratios of medical directors vs. EMS providers; and more.

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A rescue team sets out on the Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley. Temperatures there may not drop below 100 degrees over the next three days, with daytime highs reaching up to 125 degrees, the National Weather Service said. ( Death Valley National Park/TNS)

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09/04/2024

Bill Seifarth on the National Registry’s new examination and competency standards; Clayton Kazan on a meeting with the California Surgeon General to discuss EMS issues; Kevin Mackey on a successful resuscitation of a 22-week preterm infant;...

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09/04/2024

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Aileen Marty presents the latest research on monkeypox; Crawford Mechem updates the group on the latest opioid challenges in Philadelphia; Paul Pepe presents on whole blood delivery in Texas; Gam Wijetunge discusses new initiatives at NHTSA; and more.

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Gathering of Eagles Meeting August 16, 2024: Monkeypox Update; Whole Blood in Texas; Opioids in Philadelphia

10/18/2024

Aileen Marty on monkeypox; Crawford Mechem on the latest opioid challenges in Philadelphia; Paul Pepe on whole blood delivery in Texas; Gam Wijetunge on what's new at NHTSA; and more.

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10/18/2024

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Carroll County Officials Reaffirm Support for Fire/EMS Leader, Despite Problems

06/26/2024

An exodus of employees, violations related to the safety and health of firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians at the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company, and high budgetary costs, are expected issues.

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06/26/2024

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The Merakey Mental Health Walk-In Clinic on 3125 N. Broad St., the city's first urgent care for behavioral health, will open its doors to patients in Sept. 3. (Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility/TNS)

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Philadelphia’s First ‘Urgent Care’ for Mental Health Will Open in September

08/14/2024

A walk-in clinic designed to support people with mental health needs will open next month on North Broad Street. Clinicians at the clinic will assist with medications, anxiety and depression, and more.

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08/14/2024

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Gathering of Eagles Meeting May 15, 2026: Hantavirus; Turmoil in the UK National Health Service; Ratio of Medical Directors to EMS Personnel

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