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2026 Region 5 Pediatric Assessment Challenge

The Region 5 EMS for Children Pediatric Assessment Challenge is a team-based pediatric simulation competition held during the EMS for Children Cookout on May 20, 2026, at Piedmont Macon North Hospital.

This supportive and engaging challenge emphasizes:

  • Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Recognition of clinical deterioration
  • Patient and caregiver interaction
  • Clinical decision-making and transport considerations

Competition tracks include:

  • Provider Teams
  • Student Teams
  • Junior Teams

Teams will participate in realistic pediatric-focused simulation scenarios designed around the first critical minutes of patient care.

The first six competing teams to register by May 7, 2026, will receive VIP incentive tickets to the July 4 Macon Bacon “R5TRAUMA Night” game.

For registration or additional information:
Kristal Smith – 478-288-0708

2026 EMS for Children Cookout

2026 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.

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2026 EMS Region 5 Art Contest

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION EXTENDED TO MAY 7TH!

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!

Submit an Entry Online: https://tinyurl.com/R5ArtContest2026

START SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRIES NOW!

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Submit an Entry Online: https://tinyurl.com/R5ArtContest2026