Marin County Emergency Medical System hosted the First Annual Survivors' Celebration Gala in May. The event celebrates the lives of five very special Marin County residents who, along with their devoted rescuers and care providers, were chosen to be honored at the celebration. These were examples of lifesaving efforts from bystanders, prehospital providers and hospital personnel. Watch the video here.

Draft Multiple Patient Management Plan (MPMP) Posted Here

Heart Attack Warning Signs

CHEST DISCOMOFRT Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. 

DISCOMFORT IN OTHER AREAS OF THE UPPER BODY Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach

SHORTNESS OF BREATH with or without chest discomfort.

OTHER SIGNS may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Stroke Warning Signs

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
  
  
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
  
  
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
  
  
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  
  
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause