Welcome to this edition of TEMS Time, the Tidewater EMS Council podcast! Today we're bringing you a special episode recorded live from the 2024 Tidewater Healthcare Expo in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Expo is a vibrant gathering where medical professionals share knowledge and build crucial connections. In this episode, we feature representatives from Riverside Health System, one of our valued partners.

First, we'll hear from Scott Maynard, Riverside's Emergency Management Coordinator, who will share insights into his role and Riverside's participation in the Expo. Then, we'll shift gears to focus on Stroke Awareness Month with two of Riverside's dedicated stroke program coordinators, Nicole Duck and April Hafer. They'll discuss the critical signs of stroke, the importance of timely medical intervention, and Riverside's efforts to educate the community on stroke prevention.

The Tidewater EMS Council plays an important role in the planning, monitoring, and supporting of emergency medical services in the ten jurisdictions that make up our region. The annual Expo is a great opportunity to share medical knowledge with others and develop lasting connections and skills. Of course, TEMS could not put on this incredible Expo and do all the many things the organization does throughout the year without the support of partners like Riverside Health System - many thanks for your continued support.

Riverside Health System, a great sponsor and partner with the Tidewater EMS Council, has several hospitals located within the council's jurisdiction, leading to a close collaboration and support in many healthcare initiatives. Learn more: https://www.riversideonline.com/

Connect with Riverside Health System:

Riverside 'Healthy You' Podcast: https://www.riversideonline.com/health-resources/healthy-you-podcast

Facebook: @riversidehealth - https://www.facebook.com/riversidehealth

Instagram: @riversidehealth

Linkedin: @riversidehealth

YouTube: @riverside - https://www.youtube.com/c/riversidehealth

Twitter: @riverside

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Rick Binder, the CEO of PHASE Int'l, which stands for Patient Handling And Safety Experts. Rick started his career as an EMT before joining his father to bring the Binder Lift, a patient handling solution, to the market.

With years of experience helping thousands of emergency care departments avoid personal injury while improving patient care, Rick authored an accredited Safe patient handling course. Join us as we dive into Rick's journey, the importance of injury prevention in the healthcare community and the value to vendors of attending the Tidewater Healthcare Expo.

Get ready for an insightful and informative conversation on TEMS Time!

SAVE THE DATE: Expo 2024 is May 14-19 at Delta Hotels in Chesapeake Va.

Registration NOW Open for Attendees, Presenters and Exhibitors: https://tidewaterhealthcareexpo.org/

PHASE Intl

In the final episode featuring recordings from Expo 2023, we speak with several vendors who share about the Expo experience and the value they find in the opportunity to connect with so many prehospital care providers and nurses.

If you are interested in being a vendor that the 2024 Expo, contact David Long/TEMS Executive Director at Dlong@vaems.org. TEMSExpo.org TidewaterEMS.org