About Us

The EMSC NRC was established in 1991 to help improve the pediatric emergency care infrastructure throughout the United States and its territories. In 2012, the EMSC NRC received its fifth (multi-year) funding award to provide support to the federal EMSC Program.

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EMSC NRC Funding

The EMSC NRC is housed within Children’s National Health System, one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals. In 2012, the EMSC NRC received its fifth multi-year funding award to support the federal EMSC Program.

EMSC NRC Partners

To help achieve the ambitious goal of ensuring the very best pediatric medical care possible, the EMSC NRC partners with the EMSC Data Coordinating Center (DCC).

Who is EMSC NRC

The EMSC NRC works to promote EMS and trauma system development at local, state, regional, and national levels to adequately prepare for the care of children.

Federal EMSC Program

The federal EMSC Program is funded at approximately $21 million per year and is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

EMSC Legislation

In 1984, under Section 1910 of the Public Health Service Act, the U.S. Congress enacted legislation authorizing the development of the EMSC Program.

News

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