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NHTSA's Office of EMS to Host Emerging Technologies Webinar

September 28, 2015

The webinar will focus on the impact that technological innovations will have in improving patient care, operations and collaboration among providers.

Pa. Woman Thanks Responders After Lifesaving Efforts

'NY Responds' Provides New Approach to Disaster Response and Recovery

When Parenthood and Addiction Collide, Children in Peril

Tenn. Medical Center, Area Agencies Partner to Battle Opioid Overdoses

Colo. Residents, Responders Participate in Wildfire Drill

Legos Build Relationship Between Pa. Youngster, Firefighters

Icy River Rescue Still Vivid for Conn. Responders

Emerging Digital Technologies in EMS: Considerations and Strategies to Strengthen the Continuum of Care

From NHTSA EMS

Document provides a broad review, analysis and identification of opportunities for the EMS community to address digital technology developments.

Datalux 11.6-Inch Rugged Tablet

From DATALUX

The tablet is designed for use in and out of the vehicle.

Datalux Introduces Rugged Tablet Designed for Public Safety

September 28, 2015

From DATALUX

The tablet is designed for use in and out of the vehicle.

American Public Health Association Announces 2015 APHA Award Winners

September 28, 2015

Honorees include U.S. Sen. Edward Markey, gun violence prevention researcher Daniel Webster and West Virginia health officer Rahul Gupta.

ZOLL Releases International Version of Web-based AED Program Management Software PlusTrac

September 28, 2015

From ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION

PlusTrac easily manages AEDs and their consumables, such as batteries and electrodes, with real-time status notifications.

Doctor Uses Makeshift Device to Save Boy Having Asthma Attack on Plane

A New York doctor became a mile-high hero when he created a makeshift device that helped an asthmatic toddler struggling to breathe during a transatlantic flight.

N.H. Agency Adapting to Changing Healthcare Landscape

September 27, 2015

Future shift is in understanding what the right care is and the best place for the patient to be, and that may not be a hospital's emergency department.

Patient's Suicide Renews Concerns About Kaiser Mental Health Services

September 26, 2015

The Oakland-based health maintenance organization has battled accusations for more than two years that its mental health services put patients at risk.

S.C. Hospital Making Plan to Run County EMS

September 26, 2015

AnMed Health Medical Center began formulating a plan months ago for handling all of Anderson County's EMS calls.

Alligator Victim Who Lost Arm Describes Attack

September 26, 2015

Each time the gator dragged her under the water, she didn't know how long it would be until she surfaced.

West Coast National EMS Memorial Bike Ride Honors EMS Personnel

September 26, 2015

Nearly two dozen bicyclists were escorted by police, firefighters and ambulances into Vallejo as part of the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride on Friday.

Conn. Firefighters Put New Emphasis On Fitness

September 26, 2015

Five Middletown firefighters have channeled the loss of a fellow firefighter into a fitness program to keep the staff healthy and avoid future tragedies.

911 Systems in Illinois Feel Financial Pinch from Budget Freeze

September 26, 2015

State has not released funds 911 dispatch centers rely on from telephone surcharge fees.

Army to Enlist Robots to Rescue Injured Soldiers from the Battlefield

September 25, 2015

One day, unmanned vehicles may roll onto battlefields to rescue downed soldiers.

Spanish-Language Edition of EMS World to Launch in 2016

Select articles from EMS World will be made available on a bimonthly basis.

Cannon Air Force Base Hosts 2015 EMT Rodeo

September 25, 2015

Testers required all contenders to execute their lifesaving mission under greater pressure, stricter guidelines and more austere conditions than ever before.