Texas county begins using 911 tech to communicate with responders faster
February 17, 2019
Grayson County began using Active 911, a program which simultaneously sends call information to all emergency department communication devices
Nurse, former paramedic seeks to change assault laws
February 17, 2019
Pam Lewis wants to protect all healthcare workers from attacks by adding wording to current legislation to make such assaults a Class C Felony
Woman recalls saving husband’s life after allergic reaction
February 17, 2019
Lori Gentry performed CPR on her husband James after he collapsed from a reaction to his new medication
Mass. opioid OD deaths drop for second straight year
February 17, 2019
Opioid deaths decreased 4 percent, from 2,056 in 2017 to 1,974 deaths last year, according to the latest quarterly report
Remains of helicopter pilot who died in Ohio chopper crash return home
February 16, 2019
The remains of helicopter pilot Jennifer Topper were returned to Santa Rosa, delivered safely by her mother under ceremonial escort
NH Safe Stations recognized at first responders breakfast
February 16, 2019
Natacha Davis stood before 300 first responders and told them how the caring she found at a fire station helped her to finally overcome her addiction
Ark. doctor’s license suspended for overprescribing opioids
February 15, 2019
Dr. Donald Hinderliter allegedly prescribed 832,994 pills to 462 patients over two years, averaging 1,803 pills per patient
Police: Man strikes ambulance after overdosing
February 15, 2019
Terry Ramsay allegedly suffered a heroin overdose and struck a New Hanover Regional Medical Center ambulance transporting a patient
Gunman kills 5 people, wounds 5 LEOs at Ill. business
February 15, 2019
Officers were fired upon Friday afternoon as soon as they entered the building
9/11 Fund Running Out of Money for Those with Illnesses
February 15, 2019
The compensation fund for victims of 9/11 is running out of money and will cut future payments by 50 to 70 percent, officials announced Friday.