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ACEP Mourns the Loss of Craig A. Manifold, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, FAEMS

By ACEP Now | on September 21, 2020 | 2 Comments
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ACEP is deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Craig A. Manifold, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, FAEMS. Dr. Manifold was a leader in emergency medicine and the emergency medical services (EMS) communities, serving as the medical director of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and the EMS director in San Antonio, Texas.

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An ACEP member for more than 28 years, Dr. Manifold served in a variety of leadership positions, including the ACEP EMS Committee Chair from 2014–2016 and a committee member for many years, just recently appointed for another year of service.

“Dr. Craig Manifold was a true leader, a mentor and my friend. His contributions to EMS and those we serve will transcend for many years to come,” said current EMS Committee Chair Julio R. Lairet, DO, FACEP.

In 2016 at the Gathering of Eagles Conference, Dr. Manifold received the Michael Copass Leadership Award, a major award, for his efforts in leading emergency management services nationwide.

That same year, he gave testimony to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on “Strengthening our National Trauma System” that helped lead to the creation of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017. This law legalizes the use of standing orders for EMS for using controlled substances and formalizes the process for receipt, storage, and dispensing of controlled substances by EMS services.

Dr. Manifold was the lead advocate for ACEP in working with the Drug Enforcement Agency on the use of controlled substances in the field by EMS and addressing the EMS standing orders issues, as well as many other projects.

“He was always willing to attend a meeting in D.C. or with any other organization representing ACEP and EMS, even if at the last minute as he would change his schedule or drop other activities. He was a friend and mentor to me for many years,” said ACEP EMS and Disaster Preparedness Director Rick Murray, EMT-P.

Dr. Manifold’s expertise and knowledge was shared at the state level, as well.

“Dr. Manifold has been a large presence in EMS across the country, but most especially in Texas,” said Jeff Jarvis, MD, FACEP, co-chair of the Texas College of Emergency Physicians’ EMS Committee.

“He served as EMS medical director for many Texas services and was an invaluable member of the medical director committee of our state EMS advisory committee,” Dr. Jarvis said. “Most importantly, he was our friend, colleague, and mentor. We will miss him dearly.”

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2 Responses to “ACEP Mourns the Loss of Craig A. Manifold, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, FAEMS”

  1. September 22, 2020

    Fernando Posada Reply

    A Tribute To Dr. Craig Manifold

    Saddened by the sudden loss of Dr. Craig Manifold, perhaps solace can be found in reflecting on the “gifts” Dr. Manifold freely and without reservation shared with everyone he came across.

    Join me in reflecting on your personal memories of Dr. Manifold as you listen to:
    María López-Gallego rendition of ~ We Three Kings

    music.youtube.com/watch?v=cSwgUH5LlAY
    I likened Dr. Manifold to the three wise kings in that his life was tri-fold,

    ‘We three kings of orient are,
    Bearing gifts we traverse afar
    Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
    Following yonder star.”
    Personable as a devoted family man and friend to many, sharing his love, warmth and humor

    Professional as a dedicated and compassionate physician, educator and mentor

    Patriot as a member of the military, servant~leadership, and love of country
    Dr. Manifold lived with intention, with desire and vision. And as in the chorus line of “We Three Kings” –

    “Oh, star of wonder, star of night,
    Star with royal beauty bright.
    Westward leading, still proceeding,
    Guide with thy perfect light.”

    He was (is) a”guiding light” in showing us a path in reaching our dreams and goals.

    Am enlightened by having crossed path with this dear man.

    His Peace!

    • November 25, 2020

      denise Reply

      thank you for taking the time to share this. such a special tribute. he was first my partner, husband and father to our children. so proud of his accomplishments and the legacy he’s left. – denise

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