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Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee
Meetings
- 2nd Tuesday of every quarter
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
| Name | Position | Board Member |
|---|---|---|
| Brittney Nichols | KDHE, EMSC Program | Yes |
| Wendy O’Hare | KDHE, Trauma/EMSC Program | Yes |
| Darlene Whitlock | Kansas Emergency Nurses Association | Yes |
| David Seastrom | Children’s Mercy Hospital | Yes |
| Lisa Baldwin-Bateman | LifeSave | Yes |
| Dr. Dimitrios Stephanopoulos | Ascension Via Christi, Wichita | Yes |
| Meghan Landwehr | Wesley Medical Program | Yes |
| Monica Riggs | Family Advisory Network (FAN) Representative | Yes |
| Ashley Wallace | KDHE FLEX/SHIP | No |
| Kayzy Bigler | KDHE Special Healthcare Needs | No |
| Olivia Kaullen | Children’s Mercy Hospital | No |
| Dr. Lindsey Query | Children’s Mercy Hospital | No |
| Ruth Hommertzheim | Ascension Via Christi, Wichita | No |
| Loren Ashlock | Ford County Fire/EMS | No |
| Phyllis Larimore | N/A | No |
| Cherie Sage | Kansas Safe Kids | No |
| Cammie Townley | Hays Medical Center | No |
It is a requirement of the EMSC Program Performance measures that the Advisory Committee meets at least four times a year, and that the committee includes (but is not limited to) the following core members:
- Nurse with emergency pediatric experience
- Physician with pediatric training
- Emergency physician
- Emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic who is currently a practicing, ground-level prehospital provider
- EMS state agency representative
- EMSC project director
- EMSC grant manager
- Family representative
Budget Periods
View documentation of budget periods from past years in the Archive Center.
Overview
The Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Advisory Committee is a key component in the success of the state EMSC program. The Advisory Committee helps to advocate for the needs of children across multiple disciplines, establish long-lasting relationships among the community, and assist in meeting the performance measures and goals set forth by the EMSC.
Contact Us
If you are interested in membership with the Kansas EMSC Advisory Committee, please email Brittney Nichols or call 785-296-8433.