WHAT:     National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week

WHEN:     Wednesday, May 17, 2000
                9 –9:45 a.m.

WHERE:   The Educare Centre
                1952 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
                Next to the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) Building

IN CASE OF RAIN:    The event will be held in the ODPS atrium,
                                1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

BACKGROUND: In honor of National EMS Week, Interim EMS Executive Director Laura Ludwig Tiberi will address members of the Ohio Board of EMS. Following the remarks, children from the Educare Centre will have the opportunity to explore Columbus Fire Department’s Medic 17.

National EMS Week acknowledges the men and women who brave all types of situations to save people’s lives. This year’s theme "New Century, New Hope" highlights the countless ways EMS agencies will continue to ensure our health, protection and physical well being in the 21^st century. The week also provides an opportunity for the public to learn about injury prevention, safety awareness and emergency preparedness.

 Ohioans receive pre-hospital emergency medical care from approximately 38,000 EMS personnel who work with nearly 1,700 EMS agencies across the state. Many of these EMS providers volunteer their time and services to meet the medical needs of their communities.