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County set to celebrate its 'incredible' paramedics this week

Open house, Paramedic for Day swearing-in ceremony planned for National Paramedic Services Week
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Sterling Lane won the County of Simcoe's Paramedic for a Day contest in 2019. This year, that honour is going to Danica Smith. | Jessica Owen/Village Media file photo

NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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May 21 to 27 is National Paramedic Services Week, with this year’s theme — Diversity in Paramedicine. The Patient. The Provider. The Profession — showcasing the many facets of paramedicine.

“County of Simcoe paramedics respond to 91,000 calls annually, with each call, location and situation as unique as the patient themselves,” said Warden Basil Clarke. “Yet, our paramedics are always ready to answer these calls, while also continuing to look for new and innovative ways to ensure our residents and communities receive the best level of care possible. It’s an honour to recognize these incredible front-line health-care professionals and wish them all the very best this Paramedic Services Week.”

Formal celebrations begin on May 23 during county council, with the swearing-in of this year’s honorary Paramedic for a Day contest winner, Danica Smith, a Grade 6 student from Sunnybrae Public School in Innisfil. Danica will receive a certificate, first-aid bag, and stethoscope, and will take part in a mock exercise and photo opportunity with County of Simcoe paramedics.

Upcoming Paramedic Services Week events:

Paramedic for a Day recognition ceremony

When: Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 9 a.m. (beginning of county council)

Location: County of Simcoe Administration Centre, Midhurst

County of Simcoe Paramedic Services will recognize the honorary Paramedic for a Day contest winner, Danica Smith, a Grade 6 student from Sunnybrae Public School in Innisfil.

County of Simcoe Paramedic Services open house

When: Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: County of Simcoe Administration Centre Atrium, Midhurst

Residents are invited to visit the administration centre, located at 1110 Hwy. 26 in Midhurst, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn more about paramedic services. Visitors will enjoy ambulance tours, equipment displays and demonstrations as well as information about the county’s public access defibrillator program, Incident Response Unit, File of Life and community paramedicine initiatives.

Throughout the week, videos and photos will be shared and promoted on the county’s website and social media channels.

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