Wakefield Act

The Wakefield Act (S. 760) aims to improve the quality of emergency medical care for children by extending and expanding a federal grant program for states and medical schools. The bill focuses on reducing injury and death among youth by funding the development of pediatric-specific medical technologies and researching the most effective ways to treat children in trauma or critical care situations. For families, this legislation is intended to ensure that emergency medical systems are better equipped with the specialized tools, training, and scientific data necessary to meet the unique healthcare needs of children during emergencies.