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Ex-Medical Director Testifies to D.C. Council

Jullette Saussy, MD, followed up on allegations she made in a strongly worded resignation earlier this month.

Mesa Dedicates New Vehicle to Mental Health Calls

Lessons of the Hollywood Presbyterian Cyber-Ransom Attack

Hollywood Hospital Pays Ransom to Hackers Who Seized Computers

Buffalo Officer Revived With Narcan After Heroin Overdose

Fake Fla. Doctor Also Stole From Patient, Authorities Say

Court Tosses Evidence Against Minn. Firefighter Charged in Arsons

Penn. Bill Would Make Assault on Healthcare Workers a Felony

Women of Nashville Fire Department Create Calendar for Charity

Each of the women picked a location for their photo that had a personal meaning to them.

Mass. Fire Trucks Finally Get Lifesaving Meds

February 18, 2016

The North Andover Fire Department became the first in its area to certify its trucks as Class V ambulances.

High Winds Batter Hawaii

February 18, 2016

Gusts up to 50 mph caused power outages, downed trees and blew off roofs Tuesday night.

IBM Watson Health Announces Plans to Acquire Truven Health Analytics for $2.6B

February 18, 2016

This is IBM's fourth major health data-related acquisition in the past year,

National EMS Awards of Excellence

National EMS Awards of Excellence program recognizes outstanding achievement in the EMS profession.

Calif. Hospital Victim of Cyber Attack

Hospital workers say the computers have been shut down after the hackers locked patient files in exchange for a ransom

False Claim Against Cop Gets Georgia Firefighters Canned

Stop for expired tag led to complaint against Stone Mountain officer that was belied by cam footage.

Georgia Fire Captain Fired After False Police Complaint

Terrell Davis and a colleague said a Stone Mountain officer cursed at them—a claim disproven by the cop's body camera.

More Than 1,000 Turn Out to Honor Slain Maryland Deputy

Firefighters worked with local law enforcement to arrange the tribute to Patrick Dailey.

Alabama Makes Storm Supplies Tax-Free for the Weekend

February 17, 2016

The tax holiday is intended to help people stock up for severe weather anticipated this spring.

Florida Teen Charged With Posing as Doctor

February 17, 2016

Malachi Love-Robinson claimed to have a PhD and be a doctor of psychology.

Rush-Hour Storm, Twisters Bring Chaos to South Florida

February 17, 2016

The first tornado struck Pompano Beach, and a second hit Northeast Dade 45 minutes later.

Texas Driver Allegedly Runs Over Woman Four Times

February 17, 2016

The victim is recovering from serious injuries, including rib fractures, a broken ankle and air around her lungs.

Upgrading to ALS, Indiana FD Seeks Paramedics

February 17, 2016

Applicants must hold either an Indiana paramedic license or a National Registry paramedic certification upon application.

Lubbock Creates Committee to Weigh Second Ambulance Service

February 17, 2016

A recommendation is expected in 45 days, though that's not set in stone.

Fla. Senate Advances Ban on Surprise Emergency Medical Bills

February 17, 2016

The legislation was revamped to exclude ambulance services.

Narcan Bill Draws Strong Early Support in Connecticut

February 17, 2016

Legislation would require first responders throughout the state to carry the overdose-reversing drug.

Overdoses Soar in Pennsylvania County

February 17, 2016

The uptick in Beaver County tracks larger trends; heroin is suspected in multiple deaths.

Colo. Fire Department Program Aims to Decrease Calls for Service

Pueblo City Fire Department launched a new program this week that could help decrease calls for service.

Colo. Fire Department Redirecting Some Calls

February 17, 2016

The Directing Others to Service program is aimed at helping those who call 911 numerous times during the course of the year find resources to address their core issues

MedicCast EMS Podcast Turns 10 Years Old

February 17, 2016

The MedicCast is produced each Monday, covering news, commentary, tips and tricks for EMS providers at all levels.

SWAT Doctor Reflects on Lessons Learned from San Bernardino Shootings

February 16, 2016

Dr. Michael Neeki hopes to start a medical program that would increase the number of doctors caring for critically injured patients in a mass-casualty emergency

Manatee County to Launch Community Paramedic Program

The pilot program will start this summer

AngelTrax Hosts Annual National Sales Meeting

February 16, 2016

From ANGELTRAX MOBILE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

AngelTrax celebrated a successful 2015 and recognized the year's top sales performers.

London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service Team Up for Initiative

February 16, 2016

The trial is the latest in a number of initiatives to increase cardiac arrest survival rates in the capital.

Stryker to Acquire Physio-Control for $1.28 Billion

February 16, 2016

From STRYKER EMS

Physio's portfolio is highly complementary to Stryker Medical's EMS offering and will drive a greater balance between capital and disposables.

Medical-Trauma Moulage Workshop for Simulated Training and Education

Date: 03/24/16 - 03/25/16

The interactive workshop is designed to enhance realism in simulation scenarios.

Ellie's Story: Air Ambulance Response

Ellie Collins was just 14 years old when she was involved in a road traffic collision on her way to school.

Los Angeles County Fire Museum's Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Date: 03/21/16

All proceeds will benefit the Los Angeles County Fire Museum.

EMS Council of New Jersey Swears in Officers for 2016

February 16, 2016

The EMSCNJ represents 20,000 EMS volunteers.

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada Conference 2016

Date: 05/31/16 - 06/02/16

The theme of this year's conference is bridging the gaps between patient, paramedic and leadership.

North Carolina Office of EMS Calls for Presentations for 2016 Emergency Medicine Today Conference

February 16, 2016

The conference is held in Greensboro, NC from Sept. 30-Oct. 5.

Ky. Man Accused of Assaulting EMS Personnel

February 16, 2016

The employees confronted the man when they saw him attempting to steal materials from an ambulance.

Icy Roads Cause Ambulance Rollover in Md.

February 16, 2016

The three crew members were all wearing seat belts.

Minn. Officer Teaches CPR for Heart Safe Campaign

February 16, 2016

In three years, the officer and his colleagues have trained more than 13,000 people.

SHSMD and ACHE Release Futurescan 2016-2021: Healthcare Trends and Implications

February 16, 2016

Thought leaders give vision of change in healthcare affecting providers.

Greenway Health Receives Top U.S. Ambulatory Technology Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan

February 15, 2016

Greenway’s innovation, forward-looking solutions that deliver tangible value in improving population health is recognized.

NHTSA, NASEMSO Announce Initiative to Address EMS Fatigue Risks

February 15, 2016

Fatigue risk management guidelines and resources tailored to the EMS occupation will be available

Tales of the Heart: 'Saves' Underscore Importance of CPR/AED Use

February 15, 2016

On the holiday dedicated to tales of the heart -- Valentine's Day -- here are stories of three people whose hearts were saved after they collapsed in public places 'Her recovery is un

With Heroin Rampant, Police Taking Treatment-first Approach

February 14, 2016

Law enforcement is utilizing a treatment and prevention approach, rather than focusing on incarceration

911 Dispatchers: Calm in a Crisis

February 14, 2016

The Memphis Police Department's 911 call center receives 3,500 to 4,000 calls a day

Las Vegas Police K-9 Stabbed During Standoff is Home Recovering

February 14, 2016

Nicky, a Metro Police dog stabbed yesterday during an overnight barricade situation, is recovering.

Ohio Legislature Working to Bring Awareness to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Former Miss Ohio Lindsay Davis and Sen. Cliff Hite have teamed up to pass legislation addressing sudden cardiac arrest

N.C. County Launches Community Paramedic Program

Lenoir County Emergency Management is working to cut down on costs and the number of unnecessary calls to 911.

911 Dispatcher Fired for Sharing Caller's Personal Info on Facebook

Holly Dowis sent a screenshot to Facebook friends in a private chat of one man’s call to 911 requesting emergency assistance.

Mich. EMS Providers Train to Protect Themselves

DT4EMS holding training sessions for EMS providers

San Francisco FD Receives Award for Homeless Outreach Program

February 13, 2016

EMS-6 pairs paramedic captains from the Fire Department with members of the Public Health Department's Homeless Outreach Team

Additional Narcan Supplies for Mass. Schools

February 13, 2016

Each school in Haverhill has one container of Narcan. The plan is to add a second container of the drug.

Detroit Responders Help Emaciated Dog that Wandered Into Firehouse

The dog walked into the firehouse while crews were cleaning their rigs

Truven Health Analytics Study: Significant Geographic Variation in Commercial Bundled Spend for Joint Replacements

February 13, 2016

Hip and knee joint replacement spend ranges from $30,000 in East South Central region to $40,000 in mid-Atlantic

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