EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Sensory Disability Training

Hosted by Autism Society on April 24 from 9-3pm CT

This comprehensive training will educate the attendees on what autism is and how people are affected by it. They will learn the wide spectrum of autism and the verbal techniques to deal with them. The attendees will be given different tools that can help identify people with autism, sensory disabilities and calming techniques.Attendees will learn the importance of multiple officers' presence when an arrest of an individual with autism is necessary and restraint considerations.

Date & Time

April 24, 2024 from 9-3pm

Location:

Port of Morgan City - 7327 Hwy 182, Morgan City, LA 70380

Cost:

FREE! Lunch will also be provided.

Listen & Learn: About the Opioid Epidemic

Hosted by Louisiana Primary Care Association on April 30 from 5:30-8pm

Voices of Resilience:

A Community Event Sharing Stories of Hope and Recovery from Addictions Hear from survivors of an overdose, persons in recovery, and healthcare providers at this annual prevention event.

All are Welcome!

Person in recovery
Family members of survivors
Recovery advocates & programs
Healthcare providers
Community leaders
Faith-based leaders
Parents & grandparents
Policy makers
Youth

There are three opportunities to attend this event in three different cities. Please register for the event and location that best fits your schedule.

Dates & Times

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

5:30-8:00pm

Cost:

FREE! Light meals will be provided to registered attendees.

Internal Events

Hosted by Louisiana Ambulance Alliance

Membership Meetings and Conferences

The Alliance will host quarterly membership meetings to discuss current events, internal and external opportunities, and areas of improvement for both the Alliance and its members. Below are the meeting dates and locations for this year.

Along with membership meetings, LAA and LRAA will partner with the Arkansas Ambulance Alliance to host its annual southern regional conference in April.

More information will be provided closer to the event.

Dates and Locations:

August 7th in Bossier City, LA
November 13th in Natchitoches, LA

Previous Events

BREAKING NEWS: Jury Reaches Verdict in Elijah McClain Homicide Trial

Registration Closed

Hosted by Page, Wolfberg & Wirth on January 9 at 2pm ET

VERDICT: GUILTY

The two Colorado paramedics on trial for homicide in the death of Elijah McClain have been found GUILTY on some of the criminal counts that were filed against them. Both were found guilty of negligent homicide, and one was found guilty of second-degree assault. The two had been charged with reckless manslaughter, negligent homicide, and assault.

A conviction in this case is sending shock waves through the EMS community in the United States. There are major lessons to be learned for EMS practitioners and EMS leaders throughout the country.

Leveraging DOT Grant Funds for EMS Crash Response Improvement

Registration Closed

Hosted by NHTSA’s Office of EMS on January 16 at 1pm ET / 10am PT

Learn how EMS Agencies are taking advantage of Department of Transportation (DOT) grant funding opportunities to improve EMS system response to roadside crashes.

NHTSA’s Office of EMS will host a discussion with Fire Chief Bruce Evans with the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District and Paul Teicher, Transportation Policy Analyst at U.S. DOT to share information and best practices to help EMS agencies nationwide prepare to apply for the upcoming Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program.

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