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Emergency Paramedics in the Community (EPIC)

FEATURES

Program Features:

  • operated by Winnipeg Fire & Paramedic Service, and staffed by paramedics
  • provides early health assessments & intervention planning to Winnipeg patients who are identified as top users of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Emergency Department Services
  • operate two teams
  • connection with HIV patients

REFERRAL CRITERIA

  • individuals who frequently access Emergency Services
  • individuals who would have an at-risk referral from EMS when they arrive on scene

REFERRAL PROCESS

Service providers may contact EPIC teams directly:

EPIC 1: Operates out of Main Street Project, 75 Martha Street) 204-918-2758

EPIC 2: 204-330-4612

Email: KarenMartin@winnipeg.ca