Newsletters/August 29, 2026

EMS Briefing: Saturday, August 29, 2026

August 29, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and clinical updates shaping the world of prehospital care.

📰 EMS News Recap
Hurricane Katrina-damaged NOLA hospital set for $500M transformation
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A New Orleans hospital severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina is slated for a major $500 million redevelopment.

E-Bike Injuries in South FL Are on the Rise—and Cities Are Cracking Down
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South Florida is experiencing a significant increase in e-bike related injuries, prompting local governments to enforce new regulations.

Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Spreads to Two New Health Zones With a Total of 60 Areas Now Affected
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The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Eastern Congo has expanded its reach, now affecting a total of 60 health zones.

EMS One-Stop: Liz Harney on the human side of EMS
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A recent podcast explores the critical importance of compassion and human connection in prehospital patient encounters.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
$30.6M study to examine whether prehospital blood improves trauma survival
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A new $30.6 million study will assess the impact of prehospital whole blood administration on survival rates for trauma patients.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Photo of the Week: Ore. field amputation, rescue training
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First responders in Oregon participated in a multi-agency training exercise focused on complex rescue and field amputation techniques.

Muscatine (IA) Fire Undergoes High-Tech, State EMS Training Through University of Iowa Hospitals
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An Iowa fire department is leveraging a partnership with University of Iowa Hospitals to implement advanced, high-tech EMS training.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
Kan. county boosts EMS funding by 18.5%, adds 15 positions
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A Kansas county commission approved an 18.5% funding increase for its EMS agency, enabling the creation of 15 new provider positions.