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37 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe WiES Wednesday Podcast is dedicated to helping Women in Emergency Services support and advance women's careers in the emergency medical services industry, from field providers to national leadership, through empowerment, networking, mentorship, and education.
WiES Wednesday is a production of the MAAS Monthly Podcast which provides thorough discussion and in-depth information about the news, stories and trends related to emergency medical services in Michigan.
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Episodes
Grieving EMS
April 24, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBLaurie Thiel talks to Brook Atikinson to discuss what Brook calls "Grieving EMS" Brook worked in EMS for 38 years and since went on to become an RN. She missed a lot of the EMS culture and friendships, and she points out some of those differences in today's podcast episode.
Learning to Maximize Your Relationships Through Strengths, Passions and Accountability
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, host Andrea Abbas is joined by Becky McKim, Stryker Account Manager-Northern MI. Listen in as Andrea and Becky sit down to talk about the importance of building strengths-based relationships from a place of passion and accountability.
Learn to Maximize Your Relationships Through Strengths, Passions and Accountability
March 27, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBJoin host, Andrea Abbas as she talks with Becky McKim, the Stryker Account Manager in Northern MI. In this episode, she sits down to talk with Becky about the importance of building strengths-based relationships from a place of passion and accountability. Together we’ll discuss how personality traits and self-awareness can impact the success of the relationships we build.
Coping with the Unexpected- A Mental Health Journey
March 27, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode, host Andrea Abbas sits down with Lisa Simons, field supervisor at MMR. During this conversation, Andrea talks to Lisa about the unexpected events that took Lisa on her heroic mental health journey in EMS. Note: This episode discusses content that may be intense and affect you emotionally. Please take any and all breaks you may need while listening.
Mentoring EMS Professionalism
March 20, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBJoining Andrea Abbas on this podcast episode is Emily Bergquist, Division Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of EMS, Preparedness and Systems of Care. Today, Emily and Andrea discuss the importance of mentorship and professionalism in the field of EMS.
The New Emerging Female Leader Course
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MBJoin host, Andrea Abbas as she sits down with Michelle Anderson and Michelle Reinert from SafeTech Solutions LLP. In this podcast episode, she sits down with Michelle them to learn more about this new course offering focused on emerging female leaders. The SafeTech Women’s Leadership Development Series is a three-level training series developed for women by women. The series is designed to focus on the three differentiated stages of the Career Life Cycle. The Emerging Leadership course ...
Experiences as a Woman in the EMS Workplace
March 06, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBJoin host Andrea Abbas on this podcast episode with Jodi Abraham. Jodi is the Client Services Advocate for The Accumed Group, Owner of the EMS training, education, and revenue consulting company EMS Pros LLC, and practicing EMT. In this podcast episode, Jodi and Andrea sit down to discuss the unique career experiences we’ve had working as women in the field of EMS. Studies conducted among general first responding populations have found that females experience higher proportions of burnout, ...
What's Next?
February 23, 2024 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MBIn this episode join host, Andrea Abbas and Michigan Chapter Chairwoman, Laurie Thiel for a quick update on where you can find WiES in the coming months. American Ambulance Association Annual Conference and Tradeshow Home - Annual Conference & Trade Show (ambulance.org) Michigan EMS EXPO EMS EXPO (miambulance.org)
L.O.V.E. in EMS!
February 14, 2024 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHappy Valentines Day! Today’s podcast episode is all about L.O.V.E. Joining host Andrea Abbas on this episode is Matt and Terrie Godde and Chris and Kristine Kuhl. Both lovely couples who met in EMS and continue to work in the industry. They have a love for each other AND a love for EMS.
Igniting Your Passion and Happiness in EMS
February 08, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode join host Andrea Abbas and Michigan Chapter director, Laurie Thiel as this discuss what brings them happiness in EMS. Learn what keeps them motivated every day!
Identifying Your Personal Brand - Friend or Foe?
January 31, 2024 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBToday, host Andrea Abbas speaks with Katie Arens to learn more about personal branding, why it matters and how to cultivate your own personal brand. Katie is the WiES mentorship chair and the Vice President of Customer Access of Life EMS Ambulance in Grand Rapids.
Episode 1 - What is WiES Wednesday?
December 20, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWelcome to the first episode of WiES Wednesday! Your host, Andrea Abbas walks us through the importance of joining an organization like WiES and what the upcoming season will look like. Joining Andrea are Michigan Chapter leader Laurie Thiel of Mobile Medical Response and Angela Madden from the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. Be sure to visit Home (womeninemergencyservices.org) for more information and to join today!
Episode 4 - Does someone need leaders?
March 24, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode of the MAAS Monthly Podcast, MAAS Executive Director and host, Angela Madden sits down with MAEMT leaders talking about their upcoming Leadership Summit. Joining Angela are: Josh Kay, Southwest Michigan Community Ambulance Trish May, Tri-Hospital EMS Tony Sorensen, Retired, Life EMS Ambulance Are you interested in joining MAEMT - visit www.maemt.com Interested in registering for the Summit - visit www.emsexpo.org
Episode 2 - Flipping the Switch on Hot Responses
February 27, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBForty-three years after the study that created modern EMS systems, much has changed in prehospital care, including public access to AEDs, bystander CPR, and medical first responder programs. However, many communities and agencies continue to expose EMS personnel, patients, and the public to dangerous responses as they race to meet outdated time metrics. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the time saved with lights and siren use has little-to-no impact on patient outcomes. Join Matt...
Welcome to Season 4! Meet the New Women in Emergency Services
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBTo begin our fourth season, MAAS Executive Director Angela Madden sits down with the team from the newly formed Women in Emergency Services association. Angela sits down with WiES Executive Director, Ashley Montoya and founding members Scott Moore and Andrea Abbas to learn more about the organization, its goals for the future, and the four pillars of its foundation: Empowerment Networking Education Mentorship Interested in becoming a member? You can join here: Join WiES (womeninemerg...
Special Episode - An Overview of the EMS Workforce Grants with Emily Bergquist
December 06, 2022 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBToday, MAAS Executive Director Angela Madden sits down for a quick conversation with Emily Bergquist, the Director of the Division of EMS and Systems of Care with MDHHS to discuss the recently announced EMS workforce grants. As the deadline quickly approaches, make sure to know all the steps to apply for a grant. Need more information, visit here: EMS Grants (michigan.gov)
Episode 5 - How Are MAAS and MAEMT Working Together?
November 11, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBJoin Executive Director, Angela Madden as she talks directly to the presidents of both MAAS and MAEMT about the work they have been doing over the last 18 months. What have both organizations been working on? How do they work together? You've gotten your membership renewals, so what's next? Want to join either organization, visit: www.miambulance.org www.miemt.org
Episode 4 - A Conversation with Dr. Jon Krohmer
September 16, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn our return to the podcast after a short break, host, Angela Madden sits down with Dr. Jon Krohmer, the former director of the federal Office of EMS. They talk about his work during his time in federal service and his current project, the National EMS Museum. The National EMS Museum is a volunteer led organization that collects, preserves and shares the history of emergency medical response in the United States in hopes of inspiring future professionals to take up the call. The National...
Special Episode! EMS EXPO 2022
May 07, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MBChris Haney and Bill Adams from Tri-Hospital EMS join host Angela Madden for a live sit down on site at EMS EXPO 2022. This episode was recorded at the beautiful Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, Michigan. For more information visit, www.emsexpo.org.
Can You Handle This Truth? A Conversation with Orlando Blanco About Liability and Risk Management
April 29, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBOrlando L. Blanco has been an attorney and litigator for nearly 40 years, during which he has tried cases involving a wide array of liability issues including: Civil Rights liability, Governmental Liability Claims, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Automobile Negligence (both First and Third Party), Professional and Medical Malpractice, Hospice Liability, Rental Car Liability, Paramedic and EMT Liability, Semi Tractor/Trailer Liability, Insurance Claims disputes, Property Losses and Wr...
Be Kind to Your Mind
March 02, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThe Stay Well program is administered by behavioral health professionals at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in partnership with the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) and Gryphon Place. It provides mental health support services to Michigan residents struggling to cope with emotional distress from the ongoing COVID‐19 pandemic. Originally set up through a federal grant from FEMA in early 2020 with training provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Se...
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Update with Scott Moore
January 28, 2022 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBScott is a Massachusetts licensed attorney and possesses certifications as both a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and the Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). He is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA), the Northeast Human Resource Association (NEHRA), and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). In addition, Scott is an active member of the American Ambulance Association and has been a Sit...
It's All About the People
October 24, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBKen Cummings front Tri-Hospital EMS in Port Huron and Gary Wadaga from Bay Ambulance in Baraga take a few minutes to talk about what the new Medicaid reimbursement increase means to their agencies.
Special Episode - State Representative Jeff Yaroch Talks About the FY22 Budget
September 24, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThis episode was recorded on September 22, 2021 just hours after the House of Representatives approved the FY22 Budget. Representative Yaroch was elected to the House in 2016 and has been a firefighter/paramedic for over 25 years.
Unexpected Nightmares: A Paramedic attacked and stabbed on duty describes the hurdles of recovering from PTSD
July 09, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn June 24, 2015, Ben Vernon's life changed. While responding to a “routine medical assistance” call, he was stabbed multiple times by a bystander. The incident and the ensuing ordeal left Ben with a changed perspective. Ben shares his story so that others, who may be going through a similar situation, can know that what they are experiencing is not their fault and that they are not alone. He wants others to know the impact this kind of event can have on a person, and how best to help someo...
Special Episode: MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel Outlines Her Vision for Healthcare in Michigan
June 04, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBThe Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) joins host, Angela Madden to talk COVID, vaccines and the future of healthcare in Michigan.
EMS Week with Special Guest, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrest
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBWe welcome Michigan's 64th Lt. Governor, Garlin Gilchrest, III. LG Gilchrest talks the importance of EMS Week and how everyone's job has changed during the pandemic.
The Data Kingpins
April 26, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThe information collected by EMS caregivers in patient care reports can be extremely valuable to public health officials, policymakers, health care providers and anyone else looking to tackle a public health problem. Michigan's EMS data repository is a collaborative system to improve patient care through the standardization, aggregation, and utilization of point of care EMS data at a local, state and national level. Host Angela Madden brings in Director of Operations for Life EMS Ambulan...
I've Got the Watch
March 24, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode, guest host Kraig Dodge from Life EMS Ambulance turns the tables on Angela and puts her in the hot seat. And it was all recorded on her birthday!
Advocating for Rural Health Care
February 12, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Michigan Center for Rural Health (MCRH) is one of only three non-profit State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) in the country. As Michigan’s SORH, MCRH plays a key role in rural health care by assisting in the creation and implementation of partnerships among organizations, health departments, hospitals, government, and academia. Those collaborations and alliances go on to create new opportunities in the areas of network development, quality of care, emergency medical services, continuing ...
What's New in EMS Education?
February 04, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBMAAS Executive Director Angela Madden sits down with State of Michigan EMS Education Coordinator Terrie Godde and Kevin Wilkinson EMSCC Education Subcommittee Chair. They talk about changes to the e-licensure portal, Michigan Reconnect and Paramedic program accreditation.
Special Episode: EMS Agency COVID-19 Vaccination Program
December 23, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBHost Angela Madden talks with Scott Moore from Moore EMS Consulting about EMS agency COVID-19 vaccination programs. Is your agency ready?
Special Episode: Your Questions Answered About the COVID-19 Vaccine
December 17, 2020 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThe world’s first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine rolled out of Kalamazoo and into hospitals and health departments earlier this week. MAAS recently polled EMS agency leaders and learned that only 30-60% of their crew members were prepared to receive the vaccine immediately. Most still had some questions. On this special edition of the MAAS Monthly Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Steve Rockoff, emergency department service chief at Henry Ford West Bloomfield, and Dr. Russell Faust, Medical Dire...
Did Someone Say Guru?
December 09, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBJoin host Angela Madden and Reimbursement guru's Ron Slagell and Katie Arens for a thorough discussion of current EMS reimbursement items and issues facing EMS agencies today. Since recording, CMS has delayed the Cost Data Reporting requirements for another year due to COVID-19. Check out the WPS Learning Center here: www. wpsghalearningcenter.com
If Not Us, Then Whom?
October 21, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBMAAS Executive Director Angela Madden talks with MAAS Legislative Committee Chair, Jeff White from Richmond Lenox EMS and Bret Marr from Muchmore Harrington Smalley & Associates about industry advocacy efforts. Join us as we celebrate EMS personnel and Jeff's MIRS Quote of the Day!
What is MAAS?
October 13, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBJoin MAAS Executive Director Angela Madden as she talks with MAAS Board President Jack Fisher and Professional Standards Committee Chairman, Chris Haney about what MAAS is and the organization's goals for the future.