EMSA announces Whole Blood initiative in Tulsa

TULSA, Okla. (July 1, 2024) – Patients who suffer traumatic injuries in Tulsa will now be able to receive a lifesaving medical intervention because of a partnership between EMSA, Our Blood Institute, the Office of the Medical Director, Saint Francis Health...

Cyber Security Incident Notice to Our Patients

A Notice to Our Patients The Emergency Medical Services Authority is committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of our patients’ information. Regrettably, we recently identified and addressed a security incident that involved some of that information. On...

Safety Tips for Extreme Drop in Temperatures

January 11, 2024 – When there is a sudden drop in temperatures during the winter months, EMSA team members respond to a variety of weather-related medical emergencies across their Oklahoma service area. One of the most dangerous cold weather-related illnesses is...

Oklahoma City 2023 EMSAcare Open Enrollment Begins

Oklahoma City, OK – September is EMSAcare enrollment month in Oklahoma City, when Oklahoma City residents may update their EMSAcare enrollment until September 30th. EMSAcare covers the out-of-pocket expenses for emergency ambulance transports ending at a...

EMSA Encourages Oklahomans to Know the Signs of Heat Stroke

August 22, 2023 – In the midst of EMSA Medical Heat Alerts in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, EMSA is warning Oklahomans that when your body’s core temperature rises due to overexposure to extreme heat, it can send you into a medical emergency known as heat...