— courtesy VGCC
VGCC hosts Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out
The Emergency Medical Services program at Vance-Granville Community College is hosting an informative seminar for area health professionals. “Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out” will be held Monday, Feb. 26, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. in the small auditorium in Building 2 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. There is no charge to attend.
“This is an event specifically targeted at the prehospital and emergency medical providers who serve our community every day,” said Stephen Barney, VGCC’s coordinator/instructor for EMS Programs. Two lectures will be featured at the “Night Out.” In the first, Dr. Blake Buletko, stroke director at Duke Raleigh Hospital, will provide a presentation on stroke and caring for the acute neurological patient. Second, Brendan McGurk, critical care paramedic for Duke Life Flight, will review some of the tips, tricks, and pitfalls of 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation.
Duke Life Flight’s goal for the event is to provide a fresh look at emergency medical care in the prehospital and emergency arena and to give back to the community of providers with whom they work.
Duke Life Flight is a CAMTS accredited critical care and Emergency Air and Ground transport agency based in Durham, providing services to North Carolina and surrounding states.
For more information about the event or about EMS training at VGCC, contact Stephen Barney at 252-738-3273 or barneys@vgcc.edu.
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Town Talk 02/22/18
/by CharlenePublic Health Serving You 02/21/18
/by CharleneWest End Community Watch 2-20-18 Write Up
/by John C. Rose— information based on written submission of Claire Catherwood
The West End Community Watch group met February 20, and the speaker was Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow.
He began by recounting recent police activity which has been heavy over the last week, including an officer involved shooting, a shooting near a popular local establishment and a bank robbery.
Chief Barrow also provided information about the “Ring” app, which can be used on Wi-Fi or with a smart phone. The “Ring” app is a doorbell-like device which takes a picture and sends it to your computer or phone when anyone comes near your door. The person does not need to actually ring the bell to trigger the camera. It does cost about $200. Chief Barrow stressed that while he did not wish to advertise a product, it is worthwhile to look into any technology which will keep people safer.
The remainder of the meeting was taken up by topics opened by those in attendance. The final discussion was about the need of stressing and taking advantage of the good things about Henderson and Vance County.
Chief Barrow expressed his love of our area and his desire for all to recognize and celebrate the good.
(WIZS thanks Claire Catherwood for her written account of the meeting.)
SBI and Vance Sheriff Asking for Information in Ellington Murder Case
/by WIZS StaffSBI and Vance Sheriff Asking for Information in Ellington Murder Case
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 – Press Release
HENDERSON – The State Bureau of Investigation and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in solving an October murder case.
A $25,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Tommy Ellington, 61, who was found shot to death outside his rural home about 6 a.m. on Oct. 2. Ellington was a farmer and owner of Quality Equipment LLC in Henderson.
Anyone with information about the murder is urged to call the SBI at 1-800-334-3000, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2206, or Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Callers may remain anonymous.
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Two Vance County Committees to Meet Feb 26 and Feb 27
/by John C. RoseTwo Vance County Committees to Meet Feb 26 and Feb 27
Please review two press releases from Kelly Grissom, clerk to the board and executive assistant, with Vance County and the board of commissioners.
Please note that the County’s water committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Taylor) is scheduled to meet Monday, February 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the administrative conference room. Topics include incentives and revenue options.
All commissioners are invited to attend.
Please be informed that the County’s public safety committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Faines) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 27th at 3:00 p.m. in the administrative conference room. Topics to be discussed include fire and rescue services, purchase of cascade system and fire commission guidelines.
All commissioners are invited to attend.
Edward Best Convenient Site Open Until 7 p.m. (2-22-18)
/by John C. RoseAccording to a press release from Franklin County, the convenient site on Highway 56, the Edward Best site, will be open today until 7 p.m. In the release, Franklin County apologized for “difficulties/inconveniences citizens have experienced over the last two business days.”
The site is normally closed on Thursday, but, in light of the unusual circumstances, an extra day of service was planned.
The release concludes by thanking all for patience and understanding.
News 02/22/18
/by LarryCooperative Extension with Jean Bell 02/22/18
/by CharleneSwab to Save Lives at MP, Sat, Feb 24
/by WIZS StaffWIZS has been asked to announce:
Saturday, February 24 from 9 a.m. until noon, a Swab Day looking for a Bone Marrow Match for Dr. Michael Smith will be held.
Swab to Save Lives at Marketplace Cinema, located at 907 W. Beckford Drive in Henderson.
For more informtion, call Kathy Smith at 252-425-4985.
https://join.bethematch.org/swab4mike
Dr. Smith is the owner of Marketplace Cinema.
This announcement is offered as a public service.
VGCC hosts Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy VGCC
VGCC hosts Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out
The Emergency Medical Services program at Vance-Granville Community College is hosting an informative seminar for area health professionals. “Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out” will be held Monday, Feb. 26, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. in the small auditorium in Building 2 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. There is no charge to attend.
“This is an event specifically targeted at the prehospital and emergency medical providers who serve our community every day,” said Stephen Barney, VGCC’s coordinator/instructor for EMS Programs. Two lectures will be featured at the “Night Out.” In the first, Dr. Blake Buletko, stroke director at Duke Raleigh Hospital, will provide a presentation on stroke and caring for the acute neurological patient. Second, Brendan McGurk, critical care paramedic for Duke Life Flight, will review some of the tips, tricks, and pitfalls of 12-lead electrocardiogram interpretation.
Duke Life Flight’s goal for the event is to provide a fresh look at emergency medical care in the prehospital and emergency arena and to give back to the community of providers with whom they work.
Duke Life Flight is a CAMTS accredited critical care and Emergency Air and Ground transport agency based in Durham, providing services to North Carolina and surrounding states.
For more information about the event or about EMS training at VGCC, contact Stephen Barney at 252-738-3273 or barneys@vgcc.edu.
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