<html>
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=Windows-1252">
<style type="text/css" style="display:none;"> P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} </style>
</head>
<body dir="ltr">
<div class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Dear Instructors,</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
On behalf of the Upstate Trauma team, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued dedication and support of the
<b>Stop the Bleed</b> program throughout the past several years. Your commitment to teaching life-saving techniques across our region has had a meaningful and lasting impact on our community.</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
We’re excited to share that the <b>American College of Surgeons </b>has released <b>
Version 3 of the Stop the Bleed course.</b> This latest version features updated content and enhanced graphics to more effectively highlight signs of life-threatening bleeding. Its design makes it more accessible and inclusive—helping reach learners from diverse
backgrounds and languages.</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
To continue serving as a Stop the Bleed instructor, we kindly ask that you:</div>
<ol start="1" data-start="980" data-end="1157">
<li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><b>Log in to <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cms.bleedingcontrol.org/__;!!GobTDDpD7A!LXskLks_vvAxmfgeW4ypHwUMSVLQrq2xf2ZxT3bkUXJGkHbbFOVXMPq1fEKijPlRkE1VySBUjkvAkE1pRbkIkPxL-c_r$" target="_new" id="OWAac4190f7-7b15-6b74-b15d-e762381c862f" class="OWAAutoLink" rel="noopener" data-start="995" data-end="1063">
https://cms.bleedingcontrol.org/</a></b></div>
</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><b>Opt-in as a continued instructor</b></div>
</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><b>Review Version 3 of the course materials</b></div>
</li><ol start="1" data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}" style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<div class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><b>Select Instructor Resources (Left Side)</b></div>
</li></ol>
</ol>
<div class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Please complete this by <b>May 1st</b>, as <b>all Upstate Trauma courses will be transitioning to Version 3</b> on that date.</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
We have several upcoming Stop the Bleed courses planned—keep an eye on your inbox for future teaching opportunities!</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
As always, if you have any questions or need assistance with the transition, please don’t hesitate to reach out.</div>
<div class="elementToProof" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
With gratitude,</div>
<div class="elementToProof" id="Signature">
<p style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">
<b>Anthony M. Scalise III BSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, TCRN, NREMT</b></p>
<p style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">
Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator</p>
<p style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">
Stop the Bleed Program Director</p>
<p style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">
Upstate University Hospital</p>
<p style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">
750 E. Adams St. CWB 218</p>
<p style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">
Syracuse, NY 13210</p>
<p style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">
315-464-4774 (Office)</p>
<p style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">
315-807-4008 (Work Cell)</p>
<p style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">
</p>
<p style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">
IG: @Upstate_Trauma</p>
<div style="text-align: left; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<img id="imageSelected0" width="143" height="111" style="width: 143px; height: 111px;" data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1" src="cid:87ebcef4-c3ef-4518-a80f-7a07fb6e5666"></div>
<div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0in;"></div>
<div style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<br>
<br>
</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>