Office of Emergency Medical Services

West Virginia Office of
Emergency Medical Services
350 Capitol Street
Room 425
Charleston, WV 25301

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News archive: Feb

Friday, February 24, 2017

WV HAN Advisory 132 Influenza Assoicated Outbreaks In Schools 02242017 FINAL

Influenza activity is currently high in the United States, and West Virginia (WV) is reporting widespread influenza activity. The predominant strain circulating in WV is influenza A (H3N2), but approximately a third of respiratory specimens have tested positive for influenza B this season. Flu activity has been moderate so far, with severity indicators within the range of what has been seen during previous seasons during which influenza A (H3N2) viruses have predominated. Thirty-six (36) influenza outbreaks have been reported since January 2017 with about a third being reported from school settings. For more information or to download WV HAN Advisory 132, click on the title above.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

S.T.A.B.L.E February 27 2017

The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program is one of the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education programs focused exclusively on post-resuscitation/pre-transport stabilization care of sick infants. It was developed to meet the needs of health care providers who deliver stabilization care to infants. The program's acronym is a mnemonic referring to the six assessment and care modules, which are Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab work, and Emotional Support. The S.T.A.B.L.E. program is approved for both EMS and nursing continuing education credit. For more information, dates, directions and CE instructions, click on the title above