What Brings You in Today Ep. 57 | Emily Brown, RN, Director of EMS and Trauma Services, SGMC Health

The future of emergency care is on the move. Emily Brown, RN and Director of EMS & Trauma Services at SGMC Health, shares how her team is advancing emergency care across South Georgia. She highlights major growth in EMS coverage, trauma services, and innovative programs like prehospital blood transfusions and community AED placement—bringing lifesaving care closer to patients when every second counts. From workforce development to regional partnerships, Emily provides an inside look at how coordinated emergency response is improving outcomes and strengthening the health of our community. Submit questions and follow us at: https://health.sgmc.org/podcast Learn more about SGMC Health at: https://www.sgmc.org/ The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content presented reflects the opinions of the hosts and guests, and it may not necessarily represent the views of the health system. 00:00 Intro: EMS & trauma care overview 00:25 Meet Emily Brown, Director of EMS & Trauma 00:55 Growth since last episode (trauma, EMS expansion) 01:45 EMS coverage area & what the team does 02:30 EMS roles: EMTs, paramedics & critical care training 04:00 Pre-hospital blood transfusion program (overview) 05:30 Why early blood delivery saves lives in trauma 07:30 Training & rollout of the blood program 10:30 Coordinating with fire departments & first responders 12:00 Stroke, cardiac & high-risk emergency response 14:00 Heart Ready program & AED/CPR training 16:30 Safe ride program for pediatric patients 18:00 EMS workforce challenges & cadet program 20:30 EMS awards & recognizing lifesaving care 22:15 When to call 911 & common misconceptions 24:30 Future: new ER & trauma center impact 26:00 Trauma center levels explained (Level 1, 2, 3) 28:00 Trauma prevention tips (seatbelts, safety habits) 30:00 Community Q&A: roundabouts & traffic safety 31:30 Closing remarks