<p>*** April is Autism Awareness Month ***  In today's episode, we will speak Karin Pettinger/Virginia Beach EMS about the possible challenges for treating patients on the Autism Spectrum. She is an instruction supervisor and certified paramedic who is also the mother of two children who are on the autism spectrum.</p>

Introducing the Whole Blood Initiative

Serving southeastern Virginia by coordinating the Emergency Medical Services for the region, Tidewater EMS Council plays an important role in ensuring that the highest levels of care, training and support are provided. Building and sustaining relationships with other healthcare partners  and agencies in the area and around the state is integral to the contributions TEMS makes to the EMS system.
Through interviews and conversations with healthcare community leaders and frontline personnel, this podcast will highlight TEMS' role in planning, monitoring and supporting Emergency Medical Services in the 10 jurisdictions of the region. Informative and insightful, this podcast is for those in the EMS field, the healthcare
community and members of the general public who have an interest in emergency medical services.