Earlier today, the team from PJEMS had the pleasure of speaking with students at the Long Island Explorium. Students at the Long Island Explorium were given a complete overview of what EMTs & Paramedics do, including learning about bleeding control, CPR, and meeting with K9 Huck. We had a great…
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Canine Companions for Independence® Facility Dog Joins Port Jefferson EMS Mount Sinai, NY – Motivation and support comes in many forms, including a cold nose and a warm heart. Port Jefferson EMS has welcomed its newest staff member, Canine Companions for Independence Facility Dog, Huck. Huck will be responding with…
Read MorePort Jefferson EMS will be scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations daily for community members at our headquarters. Vaccinations can be scheduled online with the link below. For any additional questions, or help scheduling an in-home vaccination for a community member, please email vaccine@pjems.org https://calendly.com/portjeffersonems/covid-19-vaccination-moderna
Read MorePort Jefferson EMS will be scheduling in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for community members who are homebound and have limited mobility. Limited mobility is defined by FEMA as: “Any individual that cannot get to and from vaccinations siteswithout transportation assistance (due to physical disabilities, economic hardships, or other factors that may hinder…
Read MorePort Jefferson EMS will be scheduling in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for community members who are homebound and have limited mobility. Limited mobility is defined by FEMA as: “Any individual that cannot get to and from vaccinations siteswithout transportation assistance (due to physical disabilities, economic hardships, or other factors that may hinder…
Read MorePort Jefferson EMS will be scheduling in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for community members who are homebound and have limited mobility. Limited mobility is defined by FEMA as: “Any individual that cannot get to and from vaccinations siteswithout transportation assistance (due to physical disabilities, economic hardships, or other factors that may hinder…
Read MoreOn Saturday, February 7th EMTs from Port Jefferson EMS performed rapid COVID testing for the Miller Place School District. The collaboration between the school district and Port Jefferson EMS allows athletes to compete in high-risk sports that have been suspended due to the pandemic. The Abbott BinaxNow COVID tests result…
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On October 24th both Port Jefferson EMS & Port Jefferson Fire Department conducted a training exercise at the LIPA power plant in Port Jefferson. The drill simulated a fire with patients that required the coordination of both departments to bring the incident under control. Any chance for both PJEMS &…
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, PJEMS EMTs & Paramedics took the time to get together on October 23rd after the Polar Plunge to enjoy a holiday meal. Every member either cooks a dish themselves or helps prepare for the event. This annual event has grown year after year and is…
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At the New York State EMS Vital Signs Conference in Buffalo, on October 27th, Port Jefferson EMS had the honor of receiving an innovation award from The New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS. This year, for the first time, NYS-DOH wanted to spotlight some of the innovations…
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