https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/emergency-medical-technicians-and-paramedics Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Emergency medical technicians and paramedics - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://news.cuanschutz.edu/emergency-medicine/farcas-rural-ems-training Describes challenges in emergency medicine services (EMS) delivery in Colorado and how EMS agencies across the state are supported. Discusses long response times, mobile training methods, community outreach and volunteers, and rural blood shortages. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38915 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/08/10/these-paramedics-do-more-than-emergency-calls-idaho-wants-more-of-them/ Describes a community paramedicine program in Idaho and hopes to expand it using Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Discusses the role paramedics play in addressing chronic and non-urgent health conditions in areas with workforce shortages. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38865 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/08/01/rural-virginia-ems-crews-train-for-roadside-deliveries-as-labor-delivery-units-close/ Rural emergency management service crews in Virginia have received training for delivering babies on roadsides. There have been recent increases in roadside deliveries following closure of rural labor and delivery departments in some hospitals. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38840 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/medical-students-and-first-responders-test-emergency-response-skills-in-rural-disaster-drill/article_163cf1bd-8972-4a40-8548-8d3838ba49de.html Describes an emergency response training drill on a working farm in rural Wisconsin. Notes that the drill gives practice for rural specific conditions to healthcare students and first responders. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38785 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500