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Kansas Agency Organizes Ridealong for Cancer Patient

February 21, 2015

18-year-old Kyle Devon Begin had suffered from cancer since his infancy.

Workers OK After Chemical Exposure at Wash. Factory

Alcohol, Sex Photos Led to California Firefighter Discipline

Memphis Fire Department Equipped with Interpreting Devices

CDC and Partners Investigate Newly Discovered Virus

Libyan Suicide Bomber Uses Ambulance in Deadly Attack

Ohio Atty. General Asks for Naloxone Rebate

Fla. Man Should Have Just Called EMS for Sister

Telemedicine Driving Job Opportunities in Florida

February 21, 2015

Proponents say the global healthcare industry is moving toward telemedicine as an effective way to provide high-quality, low-cost medical care.

World of EMS: Saving Providers

The recent suicide of veteran Denver Health paramedic Debbie Crawford highlights the need for us to recognize signs of stress and depression in EMS.

ZOLL Announces CARES-Ready Guarantee

February 20, 2015

From ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION

X Series Monitor/Defibrillator customers first to transmit a full set of key CPR metrics to the National CARES Registry

Horton Emergency Vehicles Completes Graphic Restoration on First Mobile Coronary Unit

February 20, 2015

From HORTON EMERGENCY VEHICLES CO.

With exterior work completed, interior work on the Heartmobile continues at the Central Ohio Fire Museum

Baby, Md. Ambulance Crew Arrive Almost Simultaneously

February 20, 2015

The baby was born moments after the ambulance pulled up the home

Telehealth Being Looked at for Poor, Rural Ga. Counties

February 20, 2015

Many rural counties have various versions of the same problem: lack of access to emergency care

Update on the Progress of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)

FirstNet’s mission is to build, operate and maintain the first high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety

New Lifetime Series Focuses on Busy Texas Air Ambulance Service

February 19, 2015

Memorial Hermann, the busiest trauma center in the country, has six Life Flight helicopters that total around 3,000 flights a year.

Georgia Battalion Chief Fired for Accompanying Patient to Hospital

February 19, 2015

Commissioners say John Graddy didn't notify them and left insufficient personnel on duty.

San Antonio Paramedic Suspended After Drunk-Driving Incidents

February 19, 2015

Erich Wolf received an indefinite suspension Dec. 18, which was reduced to 90 days and enrollment in rehabilitation and counseling programs.

Calif. Firefighters Learn Self-Rescue Techniques

February 19, 2015

All exercises are based on real-life scenarios in which fellow firefighters died in the line of duty.

Fla. Firefighter Develops Resource Card for Drug Overdose Victims

February 19, 2015

First responders can pass the card out to overdose victims and family members encouraging them to seek help.

Wis. Firefighters Rescue Woman from River

February 19, 2015

The woman had been drag racing when she lost control of her vehicle and plunged off a bridge into the river.

Fla. Patrol Officers Equipped with AEDs

February 19, 2015

The Plant City Police Department recently received a donation of 47 AEDs.

Community Health Worker Coverage in Minnesota Health Care Programs

Provider types who can bill for CWH services.

Shocking CCTV: Paramedic Walks Away From Dying Man Outside U.K. Hospital

Matt Geary was punished for health and safety offenses for failing to examine or resuscitate the man.

Better Coordination Gets Credit for Slowing Ohio Medicaid Costs

February 19, 2015

The study focused on the effectiveness of Partners for Kids, a pediatric accountable care organization.

Pennsylvania Tallies Superutilizer Costs at $761 Million

February 19, 2015

A disproportionate share needed treatment for mental health disorders—a condition many state hospitals are not equipped to handle.

Cleveland Clinic, Cox Communications Ally to Bring Healthcare to the Home

February 19, 2015

Their new Vivre Health endeavor will bring care to the home through innovative telehealth and home health solutions.

Dirty Instruments Suspected in 'Superbug' Outbreak at L.A. Hospital

February 19, 2015

At least 7 have been infected and 2 have died; more than 170 others may have been exposed.

Cold Persists Across Much of U.S.

February 19, 2015

Low temperatures gripped much of the South, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday, freezing and refreezing snow and ice.

Explosion Rips Southern California Oil Refinery

February 19, 2015

Residents within a mile or two reported feeling a sharp jolt that they initially thought was an earthquake.

Patient Dies in Georgia Ambulance Crash

February 19, 2015

AMR crew members in the front and back were transported with non-life-threatening injuries.

Hazmat Spill Sends 4 Penn. Wal-Mart Employees to Hospital

February 19, 2015

Twelve people were complaining of burning throats or shortness of breath when emergency crews arrived.

EMS Physician Response in New Jersey During Hurricane Sandy

The response to Hurricane Sandy showcased the high level of cooperation and teamwork among healthcare personnel.

UN Ebola Boss: We're Winning, But Beware Complacency

February 19, 2015

"The biggest risk we have is a certain degree of fatigue," Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said in Liberia.

EMS Evidence-Based System Design White Paper for EMSA

Evidence-based medical analysis for optimal EMS system design.

Riding Along with VA Air Ambulance Team

Agency has relocated helicopters to be positioned within the communities they serve.

Quality Corner: Using the Columbine Mile for Rapid Response Training

Tactical medics at Bucks County Rescue Squad designed a practical training scenario dubbed the Columbine Mile.

Stories from the Streets: She Takes Care Of Us

A little old lady provides an oasis of care for neighborhood kids, which is a lesson for us all.

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