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MaineHealth 2nd Annual Emergency Medical Services Conference

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MaineHealth is delighted to invite the EMS community to reunite for a session of learning and camaraderie. Expert presenters will offer insights through case studies, evidence-based practices, and their professional experiences to advance your EMS care skills.

Virtually registration via Zoom will also be available.

Medical educators from the following MaineHealth Maine Medical Center departments will be there to share their knowledge:

Barbara Bush Children's

Division of EMS/EMS Fellowship

Emergency Department

Hannaford Simulation Center

Interventional Cardiology

Neurocritical Care (Stroke)

Trauma Service & Surgery

We are proud to partner with and have presenters from:

Maine Emergency Medical Services

MaineHealth EMS

Portland Fire Department

South Portland Fire Department

The MaineHealth EMS Conference Committee would like to extend our thanks to the Maine EMSC State Partnership Program for their grant support of our obstetric and pediatric course deliveries.

2026 Keynote Presentation

Lewiston Response: Lessons, Perspectives, and Resilience After Mass Casualty Violence

This headliner session provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary review of the Lewiston active shooter mass casualty event. Structured in three segments, the program offers a powerful and balanced examination of the incident from those most deeply impacted. The session begins with a patient-centered perspective, sharing the lived experience of those directly affected and highlighting the human impact of mass casualty violence on individuals, families, and communities.

The second segment brings together first responders, EMS clinicians, and healthcare team members to discuss operational response, scene management, coordination, and clinical challenges encountered during the incident. Emphasis is placed on lessons learned, system strengths, and opportunities for improvement across the continuum of care.

The final segment focuses on the long-term psychological impact of such events, led by an EMS physician who responded to the Newtown, CT shooting. This portion explores post-traumatic stress, coping strategies, and pathways toward personal and professional growth following exposure to critical incidents. Together, these perspectives provide a unique opportunity for reflection, learning, and growth, equipping clinicians with insight to improve future response and support both patient and provider well-being.