The EMSC Program: Taking Action, Saving Lives

The federal Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program supports projects in the states to expand and improve emergency medical services for children who need treatment for life threatening illnesses or injuries.

The program has funded pediatric emergency care improvement initiatives in every state, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. Some examples of cutting-edge work underway with support from the EMSC program are projects to: develop emergency care educational and training programs for school officials and staff; design national, evidence-based quality measures for assessing care to children who have suffered serious injuries; and ensure that all state disaster plans address pediatric needs.

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