CENTRAL GEORGIA

REGION 5 EMS AWARDS

The honor of your presence is requested at Central Georgia
Region 5 Emergency Medical Services Awards Celebration

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

Conference Center | Bay A

1000 Indian Springs Drive | Forsyth, Georgia

8:15 Check-In & Networking

8:30 Awards Presentation

2025-2026 EMS REGION 5 AWARDS NOMINATION FORM

Click here to register: R5EMS Awards Registration

Or visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-26-region-5-ems-awards-celebration-registration

2025–26 Region 5 EMS Awards Celebration

Ticket Options

Tickets are now available for the 2025–26 Region 5 EMS Awards Celebration.

Below are all admission types, pricing, and deadlines.

All registrations and donations are final and non-refundable. Funds are immediately allocated to support awards programming, bereavement support, training, preparedness, injury prevention, and system initiatives.

General Admission – $25 | Available until January 14.
Includes full program access to all main activities.

Nominee Admission – Free | Available until January 14.
For individuals formally nominated for a 2025–26 Region 5 EMS Award. Nominee Admission includes full program access and one complimentary guest (plus one).
Important: No discounts are provided for agency nominations.

Retiree Admission – Free | Available until January 14.
Complimentary admission for retired EMS professionals. Includes full program access.

VIP Admission – $50 | Available until December 15.
Includes reserved priority seating and VIP recognition. Limited availability. Enjoy premium seating with a great view, and know that your VIP ticket is also an additional way to contribute to our awards presentation and ongoing initiatives. Your support helps us recognize and honor outstanding EMS professionals.

Agency Table Available (6 Seats) – $120 | Early Bird Pricing | Available until December 22.
Includes six tickets and reserved priority seating with agency signage. Non-refundable. Limited availability. Please contact Kristal Smith at 478-288-0708 prior to purchase.

Please be sure to register by Wednesday, January 14.

All sales, registrations, and donations to the Region 5 RTAC are final and non-refundable. Funds are immediately allocated to support awards programming, bereavement support, training, preparedness, injury prevention, and system initiatives.

Refunds are not provided for event registrations, merchandise, sponsorships, donations, or missed trainings.

Limited exceptions may be reviewed only for duplicate payments, billing errors, fraud, or significant extenuating circumstances.

By completing your transaction, you agree to this policy.

If you are interested in helping or sponsoring contact Kristal @ region5rtac@gmail.com.

R5EMS Awards Home

R5EMS Awards Registration

R5EMS Awards Honor Roll of Remembrance

R5EMS Awards Nominees

R5EMS Awards Sponsors

Join Us for Falls Free Friday!

We invite older adults, caregivers, families, and community members to attend the Falls Free Friday Senior Health & Wellness Fair. This FREE event will provide valuable resources, health screenings, and education to help you stay safe, strong, and independent.

📅 Friday, September 19, 2025
🕙 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 Monroe County Convention Center, 475 Holiday Cir, Forsyth, GA 31029

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Why Attend?

• ✅ Free fall risk screenings
• ✅ Resources on fraud prevention, fire safety, and healthy living
• ✅ Information and activities to improve balance, flexibility, and strength
• ✅ Door prizes & giveaways
• 🥪 Lunch & Learn Session: “Stay Safe, Stay Strong: Protecting Against Falls, Fire & Fraud”

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Registration

Participation is FREE and voluntary, but registration is required.

Click below to complete your registration and fall risk screening survey:

👉 Click HERE TO REGISTER NOW 👈

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Contact Information

For questions about Falls Free Friday, please contact:

Kristal Smith, BS, NRP
Chair & Project Coordinator
Region 5 Regional Trauma Advisory Committee
📧 region5rtac@gmail.com
📞 478-288-0708

Note for Participants

• Photos may be taken at this event for community awareness and reporting.
• Your registration information will only be used by healthcare organizers to plan and follow up — it will not be shared with vendors or used for marketing.

2025 EMS for Children Cookout

This year’s EMS for Children Cookout will be held on May 20th at Piedmont Macon North Hospital, 400 Charter Blvd, Macon, GA 31210. Please contact Liana Rogers at liana.rogers@piedmont.org if you have questions or would like to participate in this year’s event.

Central Georgia Region 5 Emergency Medical Services for Children (R5 EMSC), in partnership with the Region 5 Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (R5 RTAC), is excited to announce this year’s EMS Region 5 Art Contest. This annual competition encourages students to use their creativity and talent to raise awareness of EMS professionals and how to stay safe. The art contest is open to four groups spanning pre-K through 12th grade.

Students’ artwork should focus on a theme belonging to the two main categories below 1- EMS Awareness and 2- Injury Prevention and Safety. Students may create artwork using one of the suggested themes or another related theme or topic of their choosing.

START SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRIES NOW!

Click Here to View Details:

EMS-Region-5-Art-Contest-2024-2025-Download PDF

Submit an Entry Online: https://tinyurl.com/R5ArtContest2025

Congratulations to our 2024 EMS Region 5 Art Contest Winners! We appreciate all of the wonderful entries.

Central Georgia – Region 5 EMS Pediatric Trauma Symposium

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: R5EMS, R5EMSC, R5TRAUMA EDUCATION & OUTREACH | Eventbrite

Central Georgia EMS Region Five recognizes the invaluable contributions of Georgia’s EMS providers and trauma system partners in saving children’s lives. The Regional Pediatric Symposium is a collaborative effort led by the EMS Region 5 Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (RTAC), Central Georgia EMS for Children, the Region 5 Advisory Council Education Committee, and the Regional EMS Directors Association.

Designed primarily to meet the educational needs of prehospital practitioners, the 2025 Pediatric Trauma Symposium is open to all professionals involved in emergent pediatric care. Our goal is to enhance children’s well-being by sharing essential tools and information on pediatric injury prevention and optimal trauma care.

We value all our partners and encourage everyone to join us! However, at this time, only EMS credits have been approved. CEU category determinations are solely at the discretion of the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma. CNEs are currently under consideration.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Central Georgia Pediatric Trauma Symposium & Pediatric Simulation Day

March 6, 2025: Live Pediatric Webinars

Pediatric Trauma Symposium – Thursday, March 6, 2025	Category	Hours
8:00 AM – Pediatric Burns Assessment and Management	Pediatrics	1.00
Shawn Fagan, MD, FACS, JMS Burn Center, Doctors Hospital
9:30 AM – Pediatric Shock Assessment Management	Pediatrics	1.00
Natalie E. Lane, MD, FAAP, Children’s Hospital of Georgia
10:45 AM – High Costs of Power: The Risks Associated with Lithium Batteries	Pediatrics	1.00
Ike McConell, Fire Chief, NPP, Georgia Fire Academy
12:00 PM (Noon) – The Big Move: Lessons from Transitioning to Arthur M. Blank Hospital	Pediatrics	1.00
Speaker – Kristopher S. Mattson, MAS, CEM, MEP, Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
Rana Roberts, RN, Director, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
1:15 PM – Child Abuse Recognition and Response	Pediatrics	1.00
Yameika Head, MD, FAAP, Atrium Health Navicent Crescent House
2:30 PM – Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children – Part I	Pediatrics	1.00
Krystina Bush,  M.S. LPC, NCC, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia
Jason Arsenault, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia
3:45 PM – Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children – Part II	Pediatrics	1.00
Krystina Bush,  M.S. LPC, NCC, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia
Jason Arsenault, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia
7:00 PM – Trauma-After Hours Presentation – Rescuing the Rescuer	General	1.00
Kelly Buddenhagen, NRP
8:00 PM – Trauma After-Hours Presentation: Responder Resilience and Self-Care	General	1.00
Liana Rogers, NRP

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March 7, 2025: In-Person Pediatric Simulation Day

Pediatric Simulation Day – Friday, March 7, 2025

8:00 AM – A Momentary Distraction: Immersive Baseline Scenario

9:00 AM – Encounters with Children & Families: Age-Appropriate & Family-Centric Interactions

10:00 AM – Encounters with Children & Families: Assessment and Skills Training

11:00 AM – Encounters with Children & Families: Assessment and Skills Training

12:00 PM – Lunch and Learn: Special Considerations for Pediatric Patients

1:00 PM – Simulation Rotation I: Trauma and Medical Scenarios

2:15 PM – Simulation Rotation II: Trauma & Medical Scenarios

3:30 PM – Sim Day Slow Down: Reflect, Reset, and Reassess

4:00 PM – Putting It All Together: Faculty and Students in Conversation

5:00 PM – Closing Thoughts: Lessons Learned & Next Steps