CEO Update: February 6, 2026

Obstetrics Simulation

This week, we conducted a pilot Obstetrics Simulation Training to test the curriculum prior to a broader regional rollout. The session combined focused education with hands-on skills practice using our high-fidelity birthing mannequin, allowing crews to train in realistic, high-stress obstetric emergency scenarios. Skills practiced included normal delivery, prolapsed cord, nuchal cord, breech delivery, and shoulder dystocia management.

Our region is considered a maternity care desert, with limited access to obstetric services and extended transport times. As a result, EMS providers are often the first—and at times the only—point of care during obstetric emergencies. Preparing crews to confidently manage these high-risk situations is essential to improving outcomes for both mothers and infants.

We are grateful to the participants who took part in this pilot and shared thoughtful feedback. Their input will inform final refinements as we move toward expanding this training and strengthening obstetric readiness across the region.

Pathways to Care Program Launch

This week marked the official launch of our Pathways to Care program, with our first group of patients successfully enrolled and seen. Initial visits went well, and we served three multi-visit patients (MVPs)—individuals who are frequent users of emergency services and benefit most from coordinated, community-based support.

This launch represents a meaningful step forward in strengthening care coordination and addressing unmet needs in our community. As the program moves from initial implementation into early operations, we will continue to build on this momentum and refine the model to best support patients and providers alike.

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