Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
03/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/06/2026 15:02
Shapiro Administration Highlights Additional $6.6 Million Investment in EMS Professionals to Improve Care for Pennsylvanians, Demonstrates Lifesaving Equipment These Dollars[...]
March 06, 2026- Pittsburgh, PA
Shapiro Administration Highlights Additional $6.6 Million Investment in EMS Professionals to Improve Care for Pennsylvanians, Demonstrates Lifesaving Equipment These Dollars Help Provide
Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen today highlighted ongoing investments in emergency medical services (EMS) professionals to help improve care for Pennsylvanians and ultimately keep them safe.
During a visit to EMS West Regional Council in Allegheny County, Secretary Bogen and EMS leaders demonstrated the type of medical equipment that could be funded through Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-2027 proposed budget that includes spending $6.6 million more of the EMS Operating Fund (EMSOF) to help build the EMS workforce of tomorrow.
In the past three years, the Shapiro Administration invested more than $56 million from EMSOF to support EMS professionals with equipment funding, tuition support, recruitment, and training assistance.
"Every minute counts when EMS professionals are dispatched to an urgent medical situation," said Secretary Bogen. "Since taking office, Governor Shapiro made supporting EMS in Pennsylvania a priority. His proposed investment will provide the EMS professionals across the state with innovative equipment and training that can improve care and patient outcomes when performing a time-sensitive and technically complex procedure like an intubation in the field."
Speaker List:
Brian Shaw, EMS West Regional Council Director
Dr. Debra Bogen, DOH Secretary
Brian Herskovitz, Valley Ambulance Authority EMS Chief
Darrick Gerano, Murrysville Medic One EMS Chief
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