Fla. sues Walgreens, CVS over opioid sales
November 23, 2018
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that she has added the companies to a lawsuit filed last spring against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and others
Doctor in midst of opioid conflict over work with drugmaker
November 22, 2018
Critics fear a potent new painkiller he worked to get OK'd will worsen epidemic
Ill. city falls 1 vote short of licensing second ambulance service
November 22, 2018
The decision was contrary to the recommendation of an independent public hearing officer, who said the city had a "reasonable need" for another service
Va. trooper, bystanders leap into action to try and save crash victim
November 22, 2018
Trooper James Brooks smashed the driver's window and, with the help of Austin Wiggins, pulled Karen Wright out of the car before performing CPR on her
NY county gets $6.5M grant to help struggling volunteer EMS agencies
November 21, 2018
Especially during the day, Lewis County EMS agencies have trouble staffing the rigs, which can significantly slow response times
Red Cross offering offering online opioid overdose response classes
November 21, 2018
The Red Cross announced it will provide online classes to teach people how to properly deal with an opioid overdose
Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. donates $300K to Calif. relief efforts
November 21, 2018
The HFPA, which hosts the annual Golden Globe Awards, will donate $300,000 to organizations helping those affected by the wildfires and Thousand Oaks shooting
Shooting, Car Crash at Maryland Mall Results in Multiple Traumatic Injuries
November 21, 2018
A shooting and a car crashing were reported at Westfield Wheaton Mall in Maryland on Wednesday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.
4 in N.J. Mansion Fire Killed by ‘Homicidal Violence’
November 21, 2018
COLTS NECK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey authorities say a family of four in affluent horse country was slain before their mansion was set ablaze, but assured the community a…
EMS Encouraged to Comment on Opioid Crisis National Roadmap
November 21, 2018
The NHTSA Office of EMS is encouraging members of the EMS community to comment on a draft report developed by the Fast Track Action Committee (FTAC) on Health Science and…