Forum Post: Medics, Street Medics and Medical Affiliated Personnel from OWS
Posted 12 years ago on March 19, 2012, 2:08 p.m. EST by eddieblake24
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Over the past six months what has been your impression of the OWS medical service? Any comments, complaints, or stories of interest that might help medics in another occupation?
Do they need volunteers; and what situations has the medic team encountered ?
It is very important that the medical station always be staffed so volunteers are greatly appreciated. Some medical situations that have been encountered include: dehydration, blunt force trauma, lacerations, difficulty breathing, eye contamination due to irritants and (mostly recently in NYC) seizure.
Where do people go to volunteer ?
When I was down at Occupy Wall Street in Zucotti Park in November they had set up a medical tent stocked with supplies. Most departments could direct to Medical upon your arrival at the encampment. The tent had moved a few times before I had arrived and when I left it still lacked a proper extrication point. As far as I know on 3/20/12 there is no longer a tent at Zucotti Park but medical staff is still on duty for marches and demonstrations. You're best bet on getting a position as a street medic would be to visit the General Assembly to find out more information. When I was there in November a nurse named Pauly when in charge of the medical wing of OWS.
Sorry, a long time in replying...thank you so much.