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- Adobe Acrobat Reader
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view most of the documents available on www.skagitems.com.
Injury Prevention Sites
- Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute is a helmet advocacy program of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. They are a small, active, non-profit consumer-funded program acting as a clearinghouse and a technical resource for bicycle helmet information.
- Federal Highway Administration Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Research
The Pedestrian & Bicycle Research Safety Web site provides information on issues and research related to improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
- Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center
Founded in 1985, the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC) has become one of the premier institutions researching how and why people suffer injuries and what can be done to prevent them.
- MADD Online
Alcohol-related traffic deaths are on the rise and underage drinking levels have reached a plateau. MADD needs your help keeping our roadways safe and supporting victims of this violent crime.
- National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) works to reduce morbidity, disability, mortality, and costs associated with injuries.
- National Safety Council
The National Safety Council is the nation’s leading advocate for safety and health.
- NHTSA's Stop Impaired Driving Program
NHTSA and its partners are working together to put a stop to deaths caused by impaired drivers.
- Safe Kids Worldwide
Safe Kids Worldwide is a global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under. More than 450 coalitions in 17 countries bring together health and safety experts, educators, corp
- SaferCar.gov
A site developed by NHTSA to provide a lot of information to help keep drivers safe.
- Washington State Booster Seat Coalition
The Washington State Booster Seat Coalition has been formed to develop a campaign to increase the use of belt-positioning booster seats among preschoolers and young children 4 to 8 years old, and to establish a public education program to be modeled in co
- Washington Traffic Safety Commission
The Traffic Safety Commission offers many programs, including the following involvements: Community DUI & Traffic Safety Programs, Impaired Driving Programs, Occupant Protection – Seat Belts & Child Safety Seats, Pedestrian, Bicycle & Motorcyc
Local EMS Councils
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Formerly HCFA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs – two national health care programs that benefit about 75 milli
- Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency
Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency is a regional public safety service agency and provides 911 Public Safety Dispatching, Emergency Management, ambulance contract oversight for Emergency Medical Service, and regional governmental radio system operat
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an independent agency of the federal government that reports to the President and works to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation’s critical infrastructure from all types of hazards throug
- King County Medic One
King County Medic One is a public service organization, a critical link in the King County regional Emergency Medical Service system.
- Kitsap County EMS & Trauma Care Council
The Kitsap County EMS & Trauma Care Council website.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes
- North Country Emergency Medical Service
North Country Emergency Medical Service, founded in 1976, is a public EMS agency operating in Northeast Clark County.
- Pierce County Emergency Medical Services
Pierce County EMS is dedicated to promoting quality pre-hospital emergency patient care in Pierce County.
- Spokane County EMS & Trauma Care Council
The Spokane County EMS & Trauma Care Council website.
- Stevens County EMS & Trauma Care Council
The Stevens County EMS & Trauma Care Council website.
- Thurston County Medic One
Thurston County Medic One is dedicated to providing efficient and effective pre-hospital emergency medical services throughout Thurston County.
- U.S. Department of Human & Health Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
- Washington State DOH
Washington State’s Department of Health. Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma Prevention.
- Whatcom County EMS
Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care website
Other Related Sites
- Airlift Northwest
Since 1982, Airlift Northwest has provided rapid emergency air-transport service to critically ill or injured patients throughout Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and Western Canada.
- American Heart Association
American Heart Association’s mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
- American Red Cross
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
- American Red Cross – Anacortes/San Juan Islands Chapter
A local branch of the American Red Cross.
- American Red Cross – Mount Baker Chapter
A local branch of the American Red Cross.
- Emergency Medical Services for Children
The Emergency Medical Services for Children Program is a national initiative designed to reduce child and youth disability and death due to severe illness and injury.
- Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal published primarily for primary care physicians, with a special emphasis on acute care presentations.
- Focused Medical Spanish
The Focused Medical Spanish website was established by the University of Nevada School of Medicine to provide free assessment tools to health care professionals who are charged with treating non-English speaking persons in the acute medical setting. These
- Harborview Medical Center
Managed by the University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center is the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and regional burn center serving Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.
- Island Hospital
Located in the Fidalgo Island community of Anacortes, Island Hospital delivers quality health care services to the residents of Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties.
- Journal of Emergency Medical Services
Read the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) online, as well as other EMS related publications by Jems Communications, a Harcourt Health Sciences Company.
- Skagit 9-1-1
The Skagit 911 Center was established in 1998 to provide consolidated answering of enhanced 911 telephone calls as outlined in Skagit County’s E911 plan, and to provide the most efficient means of dispatching emergency response units throughout Skagit Cou
- Skagit County Training Officers Association
The Skagit County Training Officers Association is an adjunct of the Skagit County Chief’s Association and represents the fire and emergency service workers in the Skagit County area, and is a non-profit organization recognized by the State of Washington.
- Skagit Valley Hospital
With the start of 2004, Skagit Valley Hospital began a new era of independent operations. It is their vision to be “the best regional hospital in the Northwest, dedicated to understanding and satisfying our patients’ and physicians’ needs.”
- St. Joseph Hospital
As Whatcom County’s only hospital, St. Joseph Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services.
- Summer Communications, Inc.
Read Emergency Medical Services, the Journal of Emergency Care, Rescue and Transportation online, as well as other EMS related publications by Summer Communications, Inc.
- Technical Rescue Magazine
Technical Rescue Magazine is written by Rescue Industry experts. Based in the UK and USA Technical Rescue magazine is an international magazine specializing in equipment and techniques and benefiting from extensive rescue and trauma experience from hands-
- The New England Journal of Medicine
Read The New England Journal of Medicine online, which is owned and published by the Massachusetts Medical Society.
- United General Hospital
United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley serves Public Hospital District 304, encompassing more than 2,000 square miles from Bayview to the Canadian border in Whatcom County. What is now known as United General Hospital began in 1889 as St. Elizabeth’s Ho
Regional EMS Councils
- Central Region EMS & Trauma Care Council
The Central Region EMS and Trauma Care Council is one of eight trauma planning and service regions established by the Washington Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Act of 1990. The Central Region consists of King County. It is the only single coun
- East Region EMS and Trauma Care Council
The East Region EMS and Trauma Care Council serves the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman.
- North Central Region EMS and Trauma Care Council
The North Central Regional EMS Trauma Care Council represents a region consisting of four counties in North Central Washington—Chelan, Okanogan, Douglas, and Grant counties.
- North Region EMS Trauma Care Council
Since 1990, North Region EMS has provided an integrated approach to emergency medical services and trauma care. When minutes count, the EMS system saves lives. North Region EMS is composed of representatives from Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Wh
- Northwest Region EMS and Trauma Care Council
The Northwest Region EMS and Trauma Care Council serves the EMS Professionals of Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason Counties.
- South Central Region EMS and Trauma Care Council
The South Central Regional EMS Trauma Care Council represents a region consisting of six counties in South Central Washington—Kittitas, Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla and Columbia counties.
- Southwest Region EMS and Trauma Care Council
The Southwest Region of Washington State, with an area of 6,504 square miles, encompasses six counties: Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and the southern part of Pacific County.
- West Region EMS & Trauma Care Council, Inc.
West Region EMS & Trauma Care Council, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation empowered by legislative authority and Department of Health Administrative Code to plan, develop, and administer the EMS and trauma care system in the 4.5 counties that
Related Government Agencies
- Access Skagit County
Skagit County is located in the northwest portion of Washington State, USA; between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
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