Better Health Now

Author: Cullman Regional

The Better Health Now podcast gives you a chance to hear directly from physician specialists, primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals about important topics for your health. If youre managing a chronic health issue, considering surgery or just trying to be healthier, youll want to tune in for some straight up information from experts in the medical field. 
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Episode 39: How Cullman EMS Is Bringing Blood Transfusions to the Field with Brett Kelley
Friday, 24 April, 2026

In this episode Brett Kelley, Director of Cullman Regional Emergency Medical Services, explains how pre-hospital blood transfusions are helping trauma patients survive by receiving life-saving blood products before they even reach the hospital.He highlights how in 2022, former EMS Director James Curtis launched the region’s first blood program, transforming EMS from a “treat and transport” model to a more advanced “treat and stabilize” approach. This shift is making a critical impact, especially for patients in rural Alabama.