Denver Health Paramedic Division

The Denver Health Paramedic Division (pronunciation: /ˈdɛnvər hɛlθ pærəˈmɛdɪk dɪˈvɪʒən/) is the primary provider of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the City and County of Denver, Colorado.

Etymology

The term "paramedic" is derived from the Greek words "para-", meaning beside, and "medicos", meaning related to medicine or healing. The term "Denver" is named after James W. Denver, a governor of the Kansas Territory, and "Health" refers to the overall well-being and medical care provided by the division.

History

The Denver Health Paramedic Division was established in 1973, making it one of the oldest hospital-based paramedic programs in the United States. It is part of the larger Denver Health system, which is a comprehensive, integrated organization providing level one care for all, regardless of ability to pay.

Services

The Denver Health Paramedic Division provides a wide range of Emergency Medical Services, including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), critical care transport, and community health paramedicine. The division also offers education and training programs for aspiring paramedics and EMTs.

Related Terms

Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A system that provides emergency medical care to people who are injured or critically ill.
Advanced Life Support (ALS): A set of life-saving protocols and skills that extend Basic Life Support to further support the circulation and provide an open airway and adequate ventilation (breathing).
Basic Life Support (BLS): The level of medical care which is used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care at a hospital.
Denver Health: An integrated, efficient, high-quality health care system serving as a model for other cities.

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