Initiative enhances life-saving skills across St. Joseph County and surrounding areas.
Twenty-four dedicated Medical First Responders, EMTs, and Paramedics from Burr Oak, Mendon, White Pigeon, Colon, Sturgis, and surrounding counties have successfully completed the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), strengthening their ability to provide critical care to newborns in emergency situations.
The four-month training was made possible through a grant from the Michigan Rural EMS Network (MiREMS), with generous support from Glen Oaks Community College, which provided space for the hands-on sessions.
“This program is a testament to the commitment of our emergency personnel to continually improve their life-saving skills and serve our rural communities with excellence,” said Chris Milligan, D.O., FACEP, who led the initiative.
Milligan collaborated with Lisa Cripe, MSN, RN, CNEn, CHSE, an NRP instructor from Beacon Health System in Three Rivers and full-time nursing faculty member at Glen Oaks, to facilitate in-person mock skills assessments. Participants completed an online NRP course followed by a two-hour, hands-on skills session held in the Glen Oaks Nursing Lab.
“This type of specialized training ensures that even the youngest and most vulnerable patients receive the highest quality care when it matters most,” said Cripe.
