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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

San Antonio Paramedic Suspended After Drunk-Driving Incidents

Calif. Firefighters Learn Self-Rescue Techniques

Fla. Firefighter Develops Resource Card for Drug Overdose Victims

Wis. Firefighters Rescue Woman from River

Fla. Patrol Officers Equipped with AEDs

Better Coordination Gets Credit for Slowing Ohio Medicaid Costs

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.

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.

What Do the FAA Rule Changes Mean for EMS?

Rules are designed to put increased focus on safe operations.

New England Roofs Buckling Under Snow

February 19, 2015

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency has received 74 reports of roof collapses, partial collapses or major structural issues since Feb. 9.

Pa. Patient Acting Club Combines Love of Acting, Healthcare

February 19, 2015

High school students have the opportunity to play both victim and healthcare provider.

Critical Care Ambulance Plan Approved for Fla. Agency

February 19, 2015

The total startup cost of the ambulance and manpower for the first year is roughly $820,000.

Quantum EMS Solutions Announces the Launch of the Baby ACR

February 18, 2015

From QUANTUM EMS

Baby ACR provides safe restraint of all children 4 pounds–11 pounds in the EMS environment

Johns Hopkins Releases Ebola Training Videos for ED Personnel

February 18, 2015

Modules aims to help hospitals better prepare for infectious disease outbreaks.

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