Trending Topics

Ariz. EMTs use coaches to handle stress

By Donna Hales
Phoenix Staff Writer

MUSKOGEE, Ariz. — Muskogee County Emergency Medical Services use coaches to help their employees handle the stress of an average 1,800 calls per month.

Muskogee County EMS is in its second year of its COACHES program — meant to aid employees stressed by critical incidents.

It’s taught Emergency Medical Technicians “It’s OK to Cry.”

Full story: Expert recommends keeping a journal, spending time with family