Newsletters/May 18, 2026

EMS Briefing: Monday, May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Monday, May 18, 2026

Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the latest developments in prehospital medicine and EMS.

📰 EMS News Recap
Paramedicine Achieves Q1 Ranking in SCImago Journal Rankings
AHPRA

The journal 'Paramedicine' has attained a Q1 ranking, indicating its high impact and quality within academic research.

Md. first responders honored after saving teen shot at party
EMS1

Maryland first responders were recognized for their life-saving care of a teenager injured in a shooting.

EMS Week Reminds Us What This Profession Asks of Those Who Serve
JEMS

This article reflects on the significant demands and personal sacrifices inherent in the EMS profession.

Maine woman accused of stealing ambulance outside hospital
EMS1

A woman in Maine faces charges after allegedly stealing an ambulance parked outside a medical center.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concern
World Health Organization

The WHO has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in central Africa a public health emergency of international concern.

The Future of Prehospital Care: Improving Outcomes Together
JEMS

Improving patient outcomes through collaborative and evidence-based practices is central to the future of prehospital care.