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Whole Blood Initiative
Tidewater ems council
Celebrating 50 Years of Emergency Medical Service
The Tidewater EMS Council has been serving the tidewater region's EMS system since 1974.
About
Coordinating
EMS Services for Southeast Virginia.
Tidewater EMS Council plays an important role in ensuring that the highest levels of care, training and support are provided. Building and sustaining relationships with other healthcare partners and agencies in the area and around the state is integral to the contributions TEMS makes to the EMS system.
Thank You to Our Partners Who Help Make This Possible
David Long
Executive Director @ Tidewater EMS Council
Regarding the recently implemented Whole Blood Program- "For the everyday citizen, what we are seeing is that we are managing our trauma patients better. We are essentially incorporating and managing a process that helps treat patients who have been exposed to violence and have at least a chance to survive."
What We do
Serving the Region
Tidewater EMS Council serves the regional EMS System with ongoing training programs, leadership and oversight. Services to EMS and the greater healthcare community provided by the Council are many and varied.
58+
Local Agencies
5,400
EMS Providers
10+
Area Hospitals
117K+
Calls Per Year
what we offer
Programs
Professional training, education and specialty programs designed to help deliver the highest quality of emergency care.
1,500+
Warehouse Supply and Equipment Items on Hand
390+
Courses and Sessions Provided Through the Year.
1.2 M
Population Served in the Tidewater Region
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