Program for EMS and Prehospital Care

In May 2023, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital launched a first-of-its-kind program, with educational support from faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, to help fill the growing need for first responders in Colorado. ...Read More

Angela Wright, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, has been named Medical Director for the State Health Facilities and Emergency Medical and Trauma Services branch of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). ...Read More

The first cohort of UCHealth's Medical Education on the Delivery of Innovative Care (MEDIC) school started earlier this spring, facilitated by EMS faculty in the University of Colorado Department of Emergency Medicine. ...Read More

Angela Wright, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine and medical director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) discusses mental health support in new EMS program, where she leads education efforts. ...Read More

Emergency medical services (EMS), or prehospital care teams, are the first medical contact for people needing immediate care and because of that they can have significant impact on how treatment will continue. Due to environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic factors, some patients don’t get the care they need, presenting EMS leadership with challenges to improve access to quality and equitable care. ...Read More

Cooking during the holidays is a timeless tradition, often an opportunity to share recipes and gather with family and friends. While the holidays are peaceful and joyous for many, the emergency room (ER) staff will tell you a different story. ...Read More