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As a trusted health solutions partner, Medavie is the sponsor of a new monthly television segment, Medavie Health Connect, on CTV Morning Live Atlantic. The Medavie Health Connect airs the first Tuesday of the month on CTV Morning Live Atlantic.
View segments below:
Join us at the EHS LifeFlight hangar to discover the vital role of our Air Medical Transport Service. This valuable service ensures patients needing non-critical care can swiftly travel for routine tests and treatments, often allowing them to return home the same day while freeing up more paramedics to respond to medical emergencies in their communities.
Did you know menopause affects 3 in 4 working women, potentially causing 1 in 10 to leave the workforce? Join Tara Ansty, Director of Business Development and Client Value at Medavie Blue Cross, to explore recent findings on the effects of menopause on working women and discover how to best navigate this phase in life.
James Orchard, General Manager of Island EMS, shares his insights about PEI's new Community Paramedicine Initiative and showcases how this program is improving 911 calls, delivering timely care, and helping to ease the strain on the broader healthcare system.
In recognition of National Nursing Week (May 6-12, 2024), we showcase the unique work of a Critical Care Flight Nurse with New Brunswick's air ambulance program. Learn what it is like to provide care to people 35,000 feet in the air.
Step into the world of medical communications as we learn about the workings of the Medical Communications Centre (MCC) Clinical Team. View a simulated call firsthand at the Emergency Health Services (NS) MCC and see how medical expertise and video link technology are used to improve patient care.
Join Kelly Williams, Advanced Care Paramedic at Island EMS, and Darby McCormick, Advanced Care Paramedic at Island EMS, as they share some simple steps women can take to maintain control over their well-being and live their best lives. Additionally, we shine a light on women in paramedicine and share stories of those who choose a career dedicated to making a difference.
Having a stroke is a medical emergency, so it's essential to know how to detect the initial signs. Charles Dallaire from Medavie Health Services shares information on stroke awareness and offers advice on how to be ready to help if someone close to you experiences stroke-like symptoms.
During the colder months, it's common to see an increase in respiratory illness. Registered Nurse Erin Murray discusses the importance of getting a flu shot, talking to a medical professional, and other tips to help you be healthy and happy throughout the chilly season.
The festive holiday season brings presents and gatherings with loved ones, yet it often comes with stress. Medavie's Director of Social Responsibility, Andrea Elliott, explores the joy of giving back as a powerful way to alleviate stress and bring more joy to the season!
November is CPR awareness month. Mary-Lou Price, Provincial Public Access Defibrillation Program Coordinator, and Mike Janczyszyn, AED Registry Program Coordinator and Advanced Care Paramedic, discuss the importance around CPR and AED education.
Stretching our grocery budget is a common concern and the choices we make can impact our health. Registered dietitian Nanette Giswold shares tips to make nutritious food choices without breaking the bank.
Donna Galloway and Grant Atkinson-Hardy from the Medavie Health Services Mobile Mental Health Service explore mental wellness and helpful tools for daily life.
Janel Swain, Advanced Care Paramedic and Manager of Clinical Services at EHS Operations, shares important information with viewers about enjoying the summer weather safely.
Jillian Sherry, EHS Medical Communications Officer, and Samantha LaPugh, Advanced Care Paramedic, share information about their role and what viewers can expect if they call 911 for help.
