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FDA: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is effective, safe
An advisory panel is expected to vote to recommend the second vaccine on Thursday
Whatcom County (WA) Seeks Better, Cheaper Answer to 911 Call Centers
Some local leaders are convinced that consolidation would create a better system that operates for less money. The post Whatcom County (WA)…
NJ Firehouse Shuts Down Amid COVID-19 Exposures at Holiday Gathering
Operations at Fire Station No. 2 in Verona have been “temporarily suspended” after several members were exposed to COVID-19 during an unauthorized…
EMScapades: December 15, 2020
May the simple things bring you joy this year! Happy holidays! The post EMScapades: December 15, 2020 appeared first on JEMS.
NY EMS leaders call on governor to ensure first responders get vaccine priority
According to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office, EMS providers come after nursing home residents and staff, and high-risk healthcare workers, in line for…
Study Lays Out EMS Options in Traverse City (MI)
As a new ambulance provider takes over throughout northwest Michigan, city leaders are mulling the future of emergency medical services in Traverse…
2 injured, EMS employee cited in crash between ambulance, pickup truck
Police determined the employee who was driving the rig failed to yield at a red light
U.S. Vaccinations Ramp Up as Second COVID-19 Shot Nears
Federal regulators issued a positive review of a second COVID-19 vaccine shot needed to boost the nation’s largest vaccination campaign. The post…
Seizure in the Skies of Remoteness: A Case Review
This article reviews a case of a seizing patient on a remote island in Vanuatu following a large tropical cyclone. The post…
ImageTrend Patient Registry Ready for NTDB 2021
The timeliness of this update ensures that hospitals are able to accurately and efficiently collect information on their 2021 patients immediately. The…
Emergent Leadership: Curiosity, Unanswered Questions, and Entrepreneurship
How did curiosity and unanswered questions lead to the founding of a business and a passionate emergent leader? Find out on this…
CDC releases COVID-19 vaccine communication toolkit for healthcare organizations
The toolkit includes educational materials, checklists, posters, sample social media posts and stickers for organizations to build confidence in the vaccine among…