Peds Outreach Team- WVEMS Regional Awards Nominees

Jonathan Bjorson, RN, Jaclyn Pividal, RN, Joel Pepper, RN and Bryan Byrd, NRP were nominated for the Western Virginia Emergency Medical Services (WVEMS) Regional Award for outstanding prehospital educator(s). Jonathan, Jaclyn, Joel and Bryan brought prehospital education for over 300 EMS clinicians of all levels in 2025, filling a much-needed gap in pediatric education in the prehospital setting in our region. Although the team was not selected for the Regional Award- they are still winners! Their dedication and willingness to share pediatric knowledge in the prehospital setting supports the movement of assuring enhanced pediatric readiness in southwest Virginia. Thank you for all of your work in years past- and as we continue this work throughout our region!