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This resolution designates May 21, 2025, as "Emergency Medical Services for Children Day" in Pennsylvania, recognizing the critical importance of specialized emergency medical care for children. The resolution highlights that millions of children receive emergency medical care annually and that their medical needs differ significantly from those of adults. It acknowledges the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program, a federal health initiative aimed at improving emergency medical treatment for infants, children, and teenagers. The EMSC Program focuses on helping states and communities prepare for pediatric emergencies by supporting pediatric-ready emergency departments and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies, conducting research, and working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to reduce child and youth disability and death from severe illness or injury. By designating this specific day, the resolution seeks to bring recognition to the EMSC Program and the dedicated healthcare professionals who work to ensure high-quality emergency care for children.

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