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EMS Week May 19-25 2024

50 years ago, President Gerald Ford issued the first proclamation naming a week to honor EMS personnel .While we honor you every day – this year’s theme is so very fitting. Read More

Medetomidine in Illinois Drug Supply

On May 11, 2024, IDPH was notified that multiple individuals had presented at four different hospitals in Cook County with symptoms of opioid toxicity but were not responding to naloxone. Some patients also presented with hypertension, bradycardia, and downward gaze. Read More

EMS Preparation for Computer Downtime

Cybersecurity threats and actual events are increasing across all industries - including healthcare. It is highly recommended that all provider agencies and System hospitals remain vigilant and be prepared to deliver care during en extemded system outage. Read More

UPDATED MASKING GUIDELINES

With summer approaching the numbers of those with colds, influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are decreasing. However, trending are increased cases of measles and tuberculosis. Dr. Jordan has issued System Memo #430 which addresses guidelines for EMS providers to follow based on these diseases. Read More

IDPH Announces April Child Abuse Prevention Month

Join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, child welfare stakeholders and more for a month-long observance to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and promote prevention efforts during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Read More

CDC Health Advisory

The CDC is reporting an increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal disease in the United States. This notice can also be referenced in the Infection Control Reference under Standards of Practice. Read More

EGVFD Crew Receives Unit Citation Recognition

Congratulations to EGV FF/PM’s Alex Espinosa, Saqib Khan, Kevin Osoba, & Kevin DeJaynes who received the Unit Citation Award for their incredible efforts on a very difficult call involving a severely burned patient. Outstanding professionalism! Read More