Albany Med EMS Outreach

06/05/2026

Later this month, our region will have a unique and profound opportunity to gather and pay our respects to one of our own.

On Monday, June 29th at 10:00 AM, the National EMS Memorial Moving Honors (https://www.national-ems-memorial.org/events-2/moving-honors/) procession will be making a special tribute stop at the LifeNet Ticonderoga Base (1203 State Hwy 9N, Ticonderoga, NY 12883).

This traveling memorial crosses the country to remember emergency medical and air medical providers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This year's procession is stopping specifically to honor the memory and line-of-duty sacrifice of paramedic Kevin Robert.

Because the caravan is on a tight national schedule enroute to the national Weekend of Honor, this tribute stop will be brief.

We want to ensure a strong showing from our EMS, air medical, and first responder community to stand together, support Kevin’s family, and honor his legacy. Because space at the base is limited and the timing is precise, we need to provide organizers with a rough head count of attendees as soon as possible.

Please shoot a message to Mike McEvoy to let him know if you (and any colleagues, crew members, or family) plan to attend, the total number of people in your group, and if you plan to bring apparatus ([email protected]).

Thank you for your dedication to our EMS family, and for helping us show Kevin’s loved ones how much his service meant to all of us.

**Sharing on behalf of Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management

06/05/2026

Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere. When someone close by steps in, survival chances can double or even triple.

You don’t need medical training to save a life with CPR. You need knowledge, courage and willingness to act. The power is in your hands.

06/05/2026

Pain is one of the most common experiences for injured patients.

Before it can be treated, it has to be recognized.

One NEMSQA quality measure looks at whether EMS clinicians assessed and documented pain for injured patients during transport.

It sounds simple, but small steps like asking about pain and documenting the response help create better patient experiences and better care.

Sometimes quality improvement starts with the basics.

Learn more about our measures here: https://nemsqa.memberclicks.net/nemsqa-measures

06/04/2026

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06/04/2026

When we talk about airway quality, it’s easy to focus on the moment of intubation.

But the collaborative showed something important:
The best airway outcomes started long before the first attempt.

Pre-oxygenation. Positioning. Role assignment. Equipment readiness. Shared team planning.

First-pass success isn’t just operator skill.

It’s system preparation.

That shift in thinking changes everything.

06/04/2026

Watch the Regional Trauma Conference from Albany Med OB Trauma 6/3/26.

06/04/2026

More than 350,000 EMS-assessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year, and according to the American Heart Association, about 90% are fatal. However, immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival.

Our former LifeNet of New York patient, Tom Williams, knows this firsthand.

While competing in the Musselman Half Ironman triathlon in Geneva, NY, Tom suffered a cardiac arrest. His wife, Hillary, immediately began CPR with the help of another bystander until fellow racers and EMS crews arrived. Because of the severity of his condition, the LifeNet of New York team transported Tom to a critical care hospital for advanced care.

Tom’s story highlights the importance of CPR training and quick action. It can save a life, and possibly the life of someone you love.



📷 Tom Williams and his wife, Hillary

06/03/2026

This morning Wednesday 08:00

Regional Trauma Conference Series June 3rd, 2026, from 0800-0900 via TEAMS
We are pleased to welcome an outstanding panel of physicians from Albany Medical Center for the Regional Trauma Conference Series presentation, “Obstetric Trauma,” taking place on June 3, 2026, from 8:00–9:00 AM via TEAMS. Bringing expertise in maternal-fetal medicine, obstetric critical care, medical education, labor and delivery leadership, and quality improvement, these speakers offer extensive clinical and academic experience in the care of complex obstetric patients.

Drs. John J. Folk, Meghan F. Zysik, and Kathryne Kostamo are accomplished academic obstetrician-gynecologists and educators at Albany Medical Center with expertise spanning maternal-fetal medicine, medical education, labor and delivery leadership, simulation training, quality improvement, and clinical research.

Dr. Folk serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Associate Professor at Albany Medical College, bringing decades of experience in maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrical critical care, curriculum development, and faculty advancement, alongside national leadership in medical education and clinical skills assessment.

Dr. Zysik is an Associate Professor and Medical Director of Labor and Delivery at Albany Medical Center, recognized for her leadership in obstetric safety, simulation-based education, ultrasound training, and initiatives aimed at improving maternal care and reducing cesarean delivery rates.

Dr. Kostamo is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow whose work focuses on high-risk obstetrics, fetal ultrasound, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary perinatal care, with active involvement in resident and medical student education as well as ongoing clinical research in maternal and fetal outcomes.

Collectively, their work reflects a shared commitment to excellence in patient care, innovation in medical education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing outcomes in women’s health and maternal-fetal medicine.

We look forward to learning from them next week and hope you are all able to join us. Please find the link below for the conference and share with your colleagues.


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06/03/2026

Inefficient communication often inflates door-to-needle times. But when clinicians communicate in real time, stroke patients receive faster treatment.

06/02/2026

Pulsara June 2026 Updates

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