Emergency Care

The evolution of incident command from a marathon perspective

June 5, 2025 1 – 2 p.m. ET / 10 – 11 a.m. PT

Speaker: George Chiampas, DO, CAQSM, FACEP
Executive Director, Disaster Management and Community Emergency Preparedness Institute Northwestern Medicine
Chief Medical Officer, United States Soccer Federation
Chief Medical and Safety Officer Bank of America, Chicago Marathon
Team Physician, Chicago Blackhawks and Bears

Description: This presentation will highlight the unique aspects of mass event medicine and the importance of coordination, emergency response, and delivery of care in one of the largest marathons in the world. Additionally, it will emphasize how medical, security, and the Unified Command approach have evolved, along with the group's role in ensuring public and participant safety in modern times.

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The silent epidemic: Pediatric drowning

June 12, 2025 1 – 2 p.m. ET / 10 – 11 a.m. PT

Speaker: Joseph Finney, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine and EMS Physician
Medical Director of EMS at Saint Louis Children's Hospital
Medical Director of Prehospital Readiness for Missouri EMSC

Description: This lecture will provide an overview of the current landscape of pediatric drowning and why it is considered a “silent” epidemic. Dr. Finney will guide the audience from drowning's impact on both the U.S. and global populations to the resuscitation priorities for prehospital and emergency department providers. Dr. Finney will also explore the socioeconomic factors associated with drowning and how prevention, access to water, and public education are the keys to defeating this deadly public health crisis.

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