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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
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Emergency Response and the Blood Supply
ImpactLife salutes emergency medical services during EMS Week, May 18-24 Heroes For Life graphic EMS Week graphic (square) Davenport, Iowa, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This week, ImpactLife joins emergency medical services providers across our region in celebrating May 18-24 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The EMS Week campaign honors the accomplishments of Emergency Medical Technicians, paramedics, and other critical team members, and builds awareness of their vital role in prehospital medical care, emergency management and community healthcare. EMS Week also highlights the importance of supporting the availability of blood for patients who need blood transfusions in a hospital or prehospital setting. The blood center is now offering $20 bonus value (or 1000 points) for donations made at ImpactLife Donor Centers May 19 - June 1 ( 'This is an appropriate time to pause and celebrate the exceptional care and selfless contributions made by EMS workers,' said Amanda Hess, Vice President, Donor Relations and Marketing. 'Recent events in our service region, including devastating tornadoes that hit St. Louis last Friday, put the skill and expertise of EMS teams to the test. We appreciate their work as well as the blood donors whose donations make many lifesaving treatments possible, both in the emergency room and in the field.' EMS Week comes at a time when ImpactLife is focused on improving blood donation schedules in the days leading up to Memorial Day Weekend. That's especially important at the outset of "trauma season," a time of year when warming temperatures lead to an increase in the rate of injuries with blood loss due to trauma. DONOR CENTER BONUS WEEKS: To help improve schedules at ImpactLife donor center locations over the next two weeks, ImpactLife is now offering $20 in bonus value (or 1000 bonus points) for donations made at ImpactLife Donor Centers from May 19 - June 1. Through its Donor For Life program, ImpactLife provides blood donors with the opportunity to make a donation to a nonprofit, receive a gift card for personal use, or to receive bonus points to use in the blood center's Donor Rewards Store. The bonus will be automatically applied to all donations made at ImpactLife Donor Centers May 19 – June 1. For more information, see To book an appointment for blood donation, please call (800) 747-5401, text LIFESAVER to 999-777, or schedule online at or via the ImpactLife mobile app (). EMS Week was first established in 1974 through a proclamation by President Gerald Ford to recognize the EMS professionals who safeguard the health, safety and well-being of communities across the United States. EMS Week is presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in partnership with the National Associations of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). About ACEP The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the national medical society representing emergency medicine. Through continuing education, research, public education, and advocacy, ACEP advances emergency care on behalf of its 40,000 emergency physician members and the more than 150 million people they treat on an annual basis. For more information, visit and About NAEMT Formed in 1975 and over 110,000 members strong, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the only national association representing the professional interests of paramedics, advanced emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent, or preventive medical care. For more information, visit About ImpactLife ImpactLife's mission is to save lives by engaging donors, supporting partners, and advancing medicine. Founded in 1974, ImpactLife supplies blood products and services to hundreds of hospitals, emergency services organizations, clinical researchers, and other blood centers throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri. The nonprofit blood provider is ranked among the leading 12 blood suppliers in the United States. For more information on current blood inventory levels, our donor promotions, and more, see and find us @impactlifeblood on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Attachments Heroes For Life graphic EMS Week graphic (square) CONTACT: Kirby Winn ImpactLife (563) 349-1571 kwinn@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
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United efforts are key to protect rural America from funding-freeze damage
Participants in a Washington, D.C., fly-in sponsored by United Today, Stronger Tomorrow included, from left, Liz Tiger and Rick Bell, of Dakota Rural Action, Travis Entenman and Ross Wright, of Northern Prairies Land Trust, and Micayla Ter Wee, of United Today, Stronger Tomorrow. (Courtesy of Travis Entenman) My recent trip to Washington, D.C., sponsored by United Today, Stronger Tomorrow (UTST), was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when community members unite to educate decisionmakers about the priorities they've identified as most important back at home. Alongside 40 mostly rural and remote leaders from a broad range of organizations, sectors, and elected offices across eight states, we brought critical issues to the forefront by sharing specific, data-supported, real-world impacts of freezing, cutting, or clawing back federal investments in our communities. Together, we were able to lift up rural and remote voices in the halls of power. Northern Prairies Land Trust (NPLT) has long championed conservation efforts across South Dakota. Our work preserving grasslands and advocating for farmers and ranchers aligns perfectly with UTST's own commitment to developing grassroots leaders to advocate on their own behalf for priorities that they've identified. In half-a-dozen meetings, we emphasized the urgent need to address the U.S. Department of Agriculture funding freeze, which is jeopardizing vital conservation programs and leaving producers without promised resources. Funding freezes and staff cuts pull the rug out from under farmers The USDA funding freeze has placed farmers in an untenable position, with many struggling to cover costs for projects initiated under programs like the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). As I've noted in recent writings, this freeze undermines an already fragile trust between producers and government agencies. Farmers and ranchers who have invested in fencing, cover crops, and renewable energy systems are now left uncertain about their financial futures. Our advocacy aimed to restore that trust by educating policymakers about the dire consequences of interrupting these federal investments, choosing not to honor existing contracts, or refusing to release funds critical to sustaining rural and remote economies. While streamlining the federal government is a valid goal, it should not come at the expense of rural and remote communities and the environment. We need targeted solutions that address inefficiencies without jeopardizing vital conservation programs. During my meetings with our members of Congress, I emphasized the need for a more nuanced approach that considers the unique needs of agricultural communities. Their reactions, both positive and surprised, emphasized the importance of flying 'experts from the field' to Washington, D.C., to share, face-to-face, the fruits of our experiences 'on the ground.' The USDA's actions threaten the progress we have made in promoting regenerative agriculture and conservation. It is imperative that we reverse these harmful cuts and ensure that farmers have the resources they need to protect our land and water. My conversations in Washington underscored the urgency of this issue, and I urge policymakers to prioritize the needs of our agricultural communities. Despite these challenges, our meetings with lawmakers were encouraging. Our members of Congress expressed a willingness to explore solutions that would restore funding and support farmers who have already invested in conservation projects. The discussions highlighted the importance of organizations like NPLT and UTST in bridging the gap between local needs and federal policy. These moments of collaboration underscored a shared commitment to protecting both agricultural livelihoods and natural resources. As we move forward, it is clear that unity, education, and advocacy are key to overcoming challenges like the USDA funding freeze. The positivity and progress from our meetings in Washington give hope that solutions are within reach. In fact, this week, UTST will join local farmers, community organizations, and health centers for the South Dakota Stronger Tomorrow Rural Bus Tour with members of Congress who are home on recess. This time, the policymakers will be on our turf, and I anticipate it will result in an even deeper understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities federal investments can manifest in South Dakota. What's certain is that together with partners like UTST, we will continue to champion producers, conservationists, and rural and remote communities — proving that united efforts today truly lead to a stronger tomorrow. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
