Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
May 6, 2026 - The American College of Surgeons has created or participated in programs and courses to help surgical teams eliminate disparities in care for underserved and rural communities. These include the Rural Trauma Team Development Course, the Prehospital Blood Transfusion Coalition, and the Emergency Medical Services for Children program.
Source: American College of Surgeons
Apr 14, 2026 - EMS crews in rural Hawkins County, Tennessee can now carry antibiotics in ambulances. This allows them to treat sepsis, one of the leading causes of hospitalization in Hawkins County, before reaching the emergency room.
Source: WPLN
DEA: Registering Emergency Medical Services Agencies Under the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017
Federal Register
Apr 1, 2026 - Notice from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) making technical corrections to the February 5, 2026, final rule.
Source: Federal Register