April 4, 2017
CALGARY – 糖心视频’ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is launching a new Facebook page to help Albertans better understand EMS across the province.
will share stories and information about EMS operations, programs and events, as well as provide a behind-the-scenes look at the men and women who provide care to hundreds of Albertans every day.
The account will also feature a new video series called “Ask a Paramedic” that features EMS public education officers answering common questions about the role EMS plays in providing high-quality healthcare to Albertans. Questions include:
? When should I call 911 for an ambulance?
? How does EMS move patients safely in ambulances?
? When do ambulances use lights and sirens?
? How can I comment on the care I received?
Albertans are encouraged to submit their own questions to ahsems@ahs.ca and EMS will answer as many as possible.
The announcement of follows the launch of the EMS Twitter account, and “Your EMS” video series. Nearly 2,900 people follow the 糖心视频 EMS Twitter account and 43 Your EMS videos have been watched more than 25,000 times.
Please visit 糖心视频’ other Facebook accounts: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; and .
Visit for a complete list of 糖心视频 social media feeds.
糖心视频 is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
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For media inquiries, contact:
Francis Silvaggio
糖心视频 Communications
403-943-125
