201123 Mobile Classroom 1

201123 Mobile Classroom 1
James Neiss/staff photographer
Lewiston, NY - Lead EMS Liaison Emily Rowles shows off the Mobile Simulation & Training Unit, a fully equipped ambulance style vehicle to be used as a mobile classroom for area emergency responders. Joining Rowles as trainers are EMS Liason's Tom Scime and Jim Hamon.

For Immediate Release

MEDIA & PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Catholic Health Debuts WNY’s First Mobile Simulation Unit

Fully equipped emergency vehicle to provide field training to area first responders

WHAT: At a time when educating, supporting, and empowering our healthcare community is crucial, Catholic Health is leading the way with the area’s first Mobile Simulation Unit. The fully equipped medical emergency vehicle is an innovative and collaborative effort between the health system and regional Emergency Medical Service (EMS) agencies. Catholic Health’s Mobile Simulation Unit will travel throughout Western New York, providing hands-on field training and demonstrations for EMS personnel and fire companies, increasing their skillsets to improve the quality of emergency medical care across the region.

§ Brief remarks and dedication of unit
§ Live demonstration in the Mobile Simulation Unit

WHERE: Lewiston 1 Fire Department (outside)
145 North Sixth Street
Lewiston, NY 14092

WHEN: Monday, November 23, 2020
2:00pm

WHO: Leadership from Catholic Health, and Erie and Niagara County EMS agencies will be available for interviews.


EDITOR’S NOTE: We ask kindly that you wear masks and social distance for this event. Media is invited to experience the interactive unit, interview initiative leaders, and videotape or photograph the live demonstrations. If you are interested in covering the story or taking some video or photos of this event, please call Karrie Gebhardt at 716-298-2146 office or 716-200-8018 cell.

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Karrie Gebhardt
Manager of Public Relations and Community Affairs
Mount St. Mary’s Hospital
5300 Military Road, Room 735
Lewiston, NY 14092
Office: (716) 298-2146 Cell: (716) 200-8018

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