Pitt Emergency Medicine Program

During EMS Week, Friday is is recognition day. Today we recognize, Wally Grubs, and the award created in his honor.

Walter L. Grubbs was a six-year veteran of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. On August 26, 1986, at the age of 27, he was killed when a drunk driver struck the car he was driving. Wally was a consummate professional, dedicated to the preservation of life and improvement of Emergency Medicine. As a clinician, teacher, and leader, he personified excellence and caring. The Walter L. Grubbs Memorial Humanitarian Award is presented to the Center for Emergency Medicine student who embodies the virtues of empathy, altruism, and selfless commitment in all of their personal and professional endeavors.

This year the Pitt EM class chose Simona as the their peer who best embodies these virtues. We congratulate and recognize Simona.

Wednesday is EMS for Children Day

To highlight the special needs of caring for children EMS for Children Day highlights the distinctive physiological and psychological aspects of caring for children and serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about improving specialized care for children in pre-hospital and acute care settings. Consider planning a pediatric care educational event for your clinicians and a community program related to first aid, emergency preparedness, car seats or bicycle safety.

Pitt EM Students work with our partners with UPMC Prehospital Care to provide specialized pediatric skills.