Celebrating EMS Week with Emily Bergquist

This week, we celebrate national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, an annual tribute to the contributions of EMS practitioners. Held during the third week of May, EMS Week honors the unwavering dedication, hard work, and sacrifices of these professionals. Ultimately, EMS Week not only honors the dedication and service of EMS practitioners but also highlights their pivotal role in the broader healthcare system and the safety and well-being of our communities.  In honor of EMS Week, we have invited Emily Bergquist to the show. Emily is the Director of the Division of EMS and Systems of Care at the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. She is the first State Director of EMS in Michigan who has actually worked in the field. Emily spent nearly 20 years on the road at busy private EMS agencies, providing primary ALS and interfacility transport across large areas in Michigan. She understands firsthand the hardships that many EMS providers face throughout their careers. 

The Minds on the Frontline Podcast is brought to you by the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together Program. The Minds on Frontline Podcast is designed to inform, educate, and entertain first responders, their families, and the public regarding the realities of frontline work-related mental health challenges.

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