Pocono Mountain Regional EMS diligently pursues business, organization & community grant funding to subsidize operational & infrastructure costs. One such important fund use is the acquisition of life saving equipment like Infusion Pumps & Video Laryngoscopes
Pocono Mountain Regional is extremely fortunate to have such an amazing group of Emergency Medical Services professionals.
We proudly honored these men and women May 23 at Kalahari Resort as part of National EMS Week. rd
Please take a moment to view through each notable achievement.
EMT Courtnie Blystone
Paramedic Jeffrey Kovalchik
Not in Photo
Paramedic Susan Kulick
EMT John Smiley
EMT Jarrod Seaman
Paramedic Meghan DeHaven
Paramedic Meredith Hamill, EMT Jordyn Cole, EMT Colleen Langendoerfer (all present & photographed) including with consent the baby, mom & grandmother
Patient has "coded," or we had to perform CPR and they end up leaving the hospital with a good outcome
Paramedic Meredith Hamill (left), EMT Blake Nordmeyer (right), Paramedic Devin Hunt (not in photo). Bystander Eric (center) received a pin from PMREMS for doing good, effective CPR prior to EMS arrival aiding in the save
Additional Code Saves:
Paramedic Meghan DeHaven, EMT Jacqueline Tringali, EMT Abriya Wollett with Paramedic Jack Wilson
Paramedic Austin Schrader, Paramedic Rachel Brady, EMT Kelsey Hovi (pictured) with EMT Kiran Singh
EMT Jordyn Cole, EMT Jacqueline Tringali, EMT Abriya Wollett with Paramedic Susan Kulick
Paramedic Brian O'Shea, Paramedic Travis Comiskey, EMT Michael Schuman, EMT Jacqueline Tringali
Paramedic Bill Hizny, EMT Desiree Shields with Paramedic Susan Kulick, Kiran Singh, EMT John Smiley
This May, Pocono Mountain Regional EMS was proud to have our Board Vice Chair Peter Gonze (Paradise Township) and Board Advisor Nick Dewitt represent our organization at the 2025 Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors Conference.
During a pivotal roundtable discussion, Peter and Nick joined EMS leaders from across the Commonwealth to spotlight the successes of regionalized EMS delivery including how organizations like PMREMS are overcoming challenges that often hinder regional development
With nearly 1,500 local officials in attendance, the panel emphasized a powerful consensus: there’s no one-size-fits-all EMS model but success is rooted in clear, consistent communication and transparency with municipal partners involvement
A heartfelt thank you to Peter and Nick for showcasing how PMREMS continues to deliver extraordinary service across nearly 275 square miles of northern Monroe county, made possible through the trust and support of our member municipalities
LVHN partners with Pocono Raceway and Monroe County Law Enforcement in the initiative aimed to improve communication between police officers and special-needs drivers
After introducing t ies, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LV helping communication be On April 29, LVHN hosted an event at t Pocono Raceway to distribute Blue Env
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“LVHN has been a t the Blue Envelope Program, we knew t of Pocono Raceway “The Raceway is ju on our track, so supporting this ini
Under the program, drivers carry a blue envelope in their vehicle The front of the envelope notes the driver is on the autism spectrum and indicates if that person is verbal or nonverbal It includes instructions for the driver on what they should do during a traffic stop The back of the envelope has tips for police to help their interaction with the driver go as smoothly as possible
“This tool helps both police and drivers have a starting point for effective communication, reducing worry and fear and increasing awareness, which is a win-win for everyone ” - Jill Colabroy, MD
Inside that envelope is a sheet that explains the Blue Envelope Program and provides contact information for those who would be able to provide medical information or assistance in interacting with the driver if that becomes necessary The sheet explains that ASD can impair the driver’s ability to communicate, that they may have difficulty understanding or responding to questions or display physical signs of being uncomfortable.
Drivers in the program are instructed to let law enforcement know they have a blue envelope and to retrieve the envelope when asked by police. It’ copies of their driver’s license, registration and information sheet that contains the emergency
Pediatrician Jill Colabroy, MD, with Lehigh Vall helps police officers and drivers establish imm experience for all involved.
“Much like patients sometimes feel anxious ab officer can be nerve-wracking, especially for so honest and meaningful conversation with our p helps both police and drivers have a starting p and increasing awareness, which is a win-win fo
Blue envelopes can be obtained in several way Northampton Counties, at Pocono Raceway, at Medicine offices, or by requesting one online, w patient and family information page inside the
