In this episode of Coffee With..., host John Kresse chats with Tim Jackson, an experienced paramedic with a passion for sports medicine and concussion awareness. Tim dives into the importance of recognizing and properly assessing concussions in athletic settings, introducing listeners to the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 6 (SCAT6). He explains how this updated tool can help EMS professionals, coaches, and athletic trainers make more informed decisions—potentially changing lives by preventing long-term brain injuries. It's an eye-opening conversation about the intersection of emergency care, sports, and proactive brain health.

In this episode of Coffee With..., host John Kresse sits down with Jeff Tabor, Program Manager for the Arkansas Trauma Communications Center (ATCC) in Little Rock. Jeff explores the critical role of TraumaComm, the statewide system that coordinates all patient movement for hospitals and EMS agencies across Arkansas. He discusses its evolution, integration into the Arkansas Trauma System, and the transformative impact it has had on trauma care. Jeff highlights how real-time communication and centralized coordination have improved patient outcomes—saving time, resources, and lives across the state.

In this powerful episode of Coffee With..., host John Kresse welcomes Dr. Jerrilyn Jones, Emergency Medicine Physician and Arkansas' State Medical Director. Dr. Jones shares her remarkable career in emergency medicine, public health leadership, and her firsthand experience at the finish line during the Boston Marathon bombing. From disaster preparedness to the emotional realities of crisis response, Dr. Jones offers compelling insights into what it means to lead and serve in the most critical moments. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, leadership, and the frontline of emergency care.