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Police: NY drunk driver hit ambulance, injured police medic
The police medic suffered a dislocated left ulna, fractured left hand and neck and back pain
Mike Taigman on EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence
Taigman discusses his 5-step wellness checkup, how to look after the welfare of others, as well as coping strategies, including his own…
Rural Mo. hospital, police say ambulance district refusing to transfer some patients
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is investigating the alleged refusals, amidst other complaints and lawsuits against the district
U.S. Health Workers Start Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
The largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history got underway Monday as health workers in select hospitals rolled up their sleeves for shots…
COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in US
The first shots are expected to be given in the coming week to healthcare workers and at nursing homes
Ind. goes the extra mile for toddler locked alone in hotel bathroom
Superior Ambulance Paramedic Matt Mettenburg received a commendation for going out to buy supplies for the child after he was taken to…
FDNY EMTs robbed at gunpoint responding to fake 911 call; 2nd case this week
The two EMTs were responding to a report of someone having a seizure when a man pulled a gun on them in…
U.S. Allows Emergency COVID-19 Vaccine in Bid to End Pandemic
The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end…
FDA approves emergency rollout of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
Research shows racial disparities in bystander AED use
Black and Hispanic neighborhoods were found to have lower rates of bystander AED use than white neighborhoods
Lawmakers propose bill to expand use of COVID-19 relief funds
The bill would extend the deadline to spend CARES Act funds by one year and allow non-profit emergency service agencies to use…
Nick Nudell explains the working theory behind EMS COVID-19 vaccine guidelines
On this episode, our hosts are joined by the president of the American Paramedic Association who details the collaborative effort behind the…