MedComm at Forbes Regional
      

MedComm was established in 1985 as the first hospital-based emergency medical dispatch center in Western Pennsylvania.  Serving surrounding communities for ambulance dispatch using the Clawson system for Emergency Medical Dispatch,  MedComm gained notariety for it's ability to use pre-arrival instructions and assigned response modes for the first time in our area. 

Much has changed with MedComm over the years but our priority continues to be communications support of our local EMS providers.  Presently, MedComm serves as the hub for medical command as well as notification to receiving hospitals for incoming patients.  Additionally, MedComm provides internal support to the hospital for patient transportation, security and hospital operator responsibilities.

MedComm is staffed 24/7 by EMTs or paramedics and over the years has received recognition from local, regional and State authorities over the years for its involvement with large scale incidents over the past two decades.

General Information:  412.858.2121

Medical Command and ALS Notification:  412.858.2335

Fax:  412.372.7378

MedComm also monitors the following radio frequencies 24/7

155.400 Mhz

155.340 Mhz

Westmoreland 800

FRED Alert System

 

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Paul Beck, MD, EMS Medical Director

Gary Harvat, Manager, PreHospital Systems and Patient Transportation (412.858.2089)

Tom Kelly, EMS Education Coordinator (412.829.2867)

Joan Loughran, Department Secretary (412.858.3181)
Beth Davis, RN, EMS Liaison