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Medic2Medic Podcast

Medic2Medic Podcast

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Medic2Medic is back. After 300 episodes and a three-year pause, the podcast returns to shine a spotlight on the voices and stories that define Emergency Medical Services. Each episode takes you behind the sirens and into the lives of EMS professionals—paramedics, EMTs, educators, leaders, and innovators—who dedicate their careers to saving lives and shaping the future of prehospital care. Whether you’re in the field, connected to EMS, or simply curious about the people who answer the call, Medic2Medic brings you honest conversations, lessons learned, and the human side of emergency medicine. Because in EMS, the stories never retire.

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  • Episode 322: Chief Amera Gilchrist

    Episode 322: Chief Amera Gilchrist
    Feb 14 2026
    In Episode 322 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Chief Amera Gilchrist of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS for one of the most open, honest, and meaningful conversations in the show’s history. This episode continues Steve’s long-standing tradition of speaking with the Chiefs of his former department a place where his own paramedic career began and a system that has shaped him both professionally and personally. Steve reflects on his years with Pittsburgh EMS and shares why the bureau will always hold a special place in his heart. Chief Gilchrist discusses her journey from growing up on Pittsburgh’s Northside to becoming the first woman and first African American to lead the department. The conversation traces her path through the ranks, the challenges she faced, and the responsibility that comes with leading one of the most historic EMS systems in the country. Together, Steve and Chief Gilchrist explore the lasting legacy of the Freedom House Ambulance Service, her commitment to honoring that history, and the importance of educating the community about where modern EMS began. They discuss the departments involvement wiith “The Pitt,” and how leadership shows up in both high-profile moments and everyday operations. Throughout the episode, Chief Gilchrist speaks candidly about leadership, accountability, resilience, and staying grounded as she serves her department, her family, and her city.
    About the Guest
    Chief Amera Gilchrist is the Chief of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. She joined the department in 1999 and rose through the ranks. She is a lifelong Pittsburgh resident, a wife and mother of three.
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    56 m
  • Episode 321: Hilary Gates

    Episode 321: Hilary Gates
    Feb 8 2026
    In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with educator, paramedic, writer, and advocate Hilary Gates for a fun, engaging, and wide-ranging conversation about EMS, leadership, education, and human connection.

    Hilary, who serves as Director of Educational Strategy for Prodigy EMS and is co-founder of Six Minutes to Live, brings insight, honesty, and heart to every topic discussed. Throughout the episode, Steve and Hilary explore her unique path into EMS, her work improving systems of care for cardiac arrest, and her commitment to building meaningful, human-centered education that supports both patients and providers.
    The conversation moves easily between storytelling, innovation, leadership, and advocacy, reflecting Hilary’s ability to blend professional expertise with real-world experience. The tone is warm, thoughtful, and often lighthearted—while never losing sight of the realities of the profession.

    One of the most powerful moments in this episode comes during a serious discussion about provider wellbeing and mental health. Steve and Hilary speak candidly about the lack of consistent support in parts of the profession, gaps in leadership response, and the absence of a national system to track EMS personnel suicides. They emphasize the urgent need for better data, stronger accountability, and a culture that treats provider mental health with the same priority as patient care.

    Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who believes in building a healthier profession.

    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-321-hilary-gates--69875918
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    39 m
  • Episode 320: LE McCollough

    Episode 320: LE McCollough
    Feb 1 2026
    In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve speaks with Pittsburgh journalist, author, and playwright L.E. McCullough, Ph.D., about his new play, "Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance", based on the true story of the Freedom House Ambulance Service. The conversation explores how the history of Freedom House, one of the most important chapters in modern EMS, has been brought to the stage, highlighting its impact on emergency care, education, civil rights, and community trust.

    About the Guest
    L.E. McCullough, Ph.D., is the author of 52 books and more than 200 published stage and script works performed worldwide. His commissioned plays have explored historical, cultural, and social justice themes, and he currently serves on the board of Prime Stage Theatre in Pittsburgh. Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance brings the legacy of Freedom House Ambulance Service to a new generation through live theatre.

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    If you’re interested in EMS history, storytelling, and the roots of modern prehospital care, this episode is worth your time. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who should know the story of Freedom House.

    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-320-le-mccollough--69725183
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    47 m
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