While EMS is uniquely rewarding, it is also uniquely challenging, with physical, mental and emotional impacts. During the inaugural First Responder Wellness Week, dynamic Inside EMS podcast hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson hosted a special live episode. Our cohosts were joined by EMS One-Stop podcast host Rob Lawrence, as well as Global Medical Response’s Ed Racht, MD; and Rhonda Kelly, who manage one of, if not the biggest EMS wellness programs in existence.
Watch to learn how wellness programs are essential to creating resilient responders, and what’s working to support members’ health, emotional wellness and coping strategies for career longevity.
First Responder Wellness Week is dedicated to providing resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job. Join Lexipol, EMS1 and our partners each March to focus on your health and promote the wellness of your personnel.
What attendees liked about this episode
“Great ideas and options to assist providers when they need help and to encourage them to ask for help.”
“Good practical ideas to implement.”
“It was very informative on information that we as an industry are using to move ahead with responder wellness.”
Wellness room essentials
This article, originally posted April 5, 2023, has been updated.
