Meet the New Medical Director
Darrel Forslund, MD has been working full time in Emergency Medicine since October 2000. He works in the Emergency Department at Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa and Lakes Regional Health Care in Spirit Lake, Iowa. He serves as the medical director for both emergency departments. He also serves as the medical director for the Clay County EMS Advisory Council and Clay County Board of Health. In April 2008 he became a member of the State of Iowa EMS Advisory Council.

He attended the University of Iowa College of Medicine and did his residency in Family Medicine at the Siouxland Medical Education Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa. Following his residency he spent three years in the US Air Force.

Since 1995 he has been living in Spencer, Iowa. His wife’s name is Sandi and they have four sons. His other interests are gardening, camping, traveling, and church activities.

EMS Recognition Weekend at Adventureland
Many EMS providers took advantage of the EMS Recognition Weekend at Adventureland during the 4th of July weekend last year. IEMSA and Adventureland Park is pleased to announce that EMS Recognition Weekend at Adventureland is being repeated for 2009! Adventureland Park in Altoona recognizes the contribution you and your family make to EMS in Iowa- you for your direct service and your family for the support they provide to you. In appreciation of this, on Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5, 2009 any EMS provider going to Adventureland will receive FREE daily admission to the park! Just show your state EMS certification card at the front gates. In addition you can purchase up to 6 tickets that same day for friends or family joining you at $10 off the regular adult or child daily admission price. This could mean tremendous savings for you and your family. So, pat yourself on the back for a job well done, put on an EMS shirt, spend some quality time with friends and family at Adventureland, and be sure to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!