EMS Monthly Webinar
October 8th, 2020 – now
For viewing only
September Session
October 8th, 2020
This webinar had a brief Covid update in addition to looking at various EMS areas which have an increased risk during the fall season.
Kyle Moser
SD EMS Association, District IV
October Session
October 29th, 2020
This webinar had a brief Covid update, trauma presentation, and interactive case studies.
Dr. Isaac Grabiel, OD
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, Emergency Medicine
Kyle Moser
SD EMS Association, District IV
January Session
January 28th, 2021
This webinar covered pediatric cardiac arrest and the importance of being a Pediatric Champion with SD EMSC.
Corolla Lauck, Program Director
SD EMS for Children
EMS Covid-19 Community Panel Webinar Series
April 3rd, 2020 to June 18th, 2020
Week 1: Covid-19
This webinar examined South Dakota’s current numbers of Covid-19 and explored what it means to flatten the curve as EMS professionals
Dr. Matt Owens
Redfield, SD
Keith Sharisky
Aberdeen Fire and Rescue
Week 2: Covid-19 Update and SD Stockpile
This webinar explored South Dakota’s Department of Health’s stockpile and PPE.
Chuck Kevghas
South Dakota Department of Health
Week 3: Rural Hospitals and ED’s, Allergies, and Mental Health
This webinar explored the impact of Covid-19 on rural hospitals and emergency departments. This webinar also looked at the differentiating Covid-19 from allergies, in addition to acknowledging the implications on mental health with EMS providers and families.
Carrie Kappes
Eureka Community Health Care Services-Avera
Pam Fietchner
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
Dr. Thomas Luzier
Aberdeen Asthma & Allergy
Amy Sanderson
Northeastern Mental Health Center
Week 4: SD EMS on New York City’s Front Lines and Sioux Falls Hotspot
This webinar explores how communities are handling hotspots and outbreaks.
Chad Madsen
South Dakota EMS Association District IV
Amy Marsh
EMS Educator, City of Sioux Falls
Week 5: Testimony from Covid-19 Patient/Doctor
This webinar focused on the experience of a local family practitioner who had recovered from Covid-19.
Dr. David Wachs
Avera, Aberdeen
Week 6: Covid-19 Cycle
This webinar focused on the progression of Covid-19 at a micro perspective to a macro perspective.
Dr. Matt Owens
Redfield, SD
Week 7: SD Governor’s Address; Update and SD DOH EMS Address
This webinar had various address from State of South Dakota officials and a Covid-19 update.
Governor Kristi Noem
State of South Dakota
Keith Sharisky
Aberdeen Fire and Rescue
Marty Link
SD Dept. of Health EMS and Trauma
Week 8: Policy Changes and Updates
This webinar looks at the various measures the hospitals are implementing related to EMS.
Dr. Kara Dahl
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
Pam Fiechtner
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
Week 9: Covid-19 Update & Contact Tracing
This webinar looks at current numbers throughout the state and explores contact tracing
South Dakota Department of Health
Week 10: Covid-19 Update & Respiratory Complications
This webinar explores at lasting, chronic respiratory complications of Covid-19.
Dr. Kara Dahl
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center