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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…
Pa. first responders receive nearly $550K in donations from local resort
Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian VanSickle said he was in shock after being invited to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and presented…
Two MI Paramedics Who Falsely Declared Woman Dead Look to Regain Licenses
On August 23, 2020, Storms and Rickard arrived at the home of 20-year-old Timesha Beauchamp, who had cerebral palsy. Her family reported…
Calif. county health officials say ambulances, patients ‘waiting hours’ for ER beds
Orange County's director of EMS said that an "overwhelming increase" in COVID-19 patients has created a crisis for the county's healthcare system