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Research Analysis: 30% of COVID-19 patients present without fever, respiratory distress or cough
A study from King County, Washington, characterizes COVID-19 patients receiving care from EMS
Cops: 15 injured in gang-related shooting outside Chicago funeral home
First Deputy Superintendent Eric Carter said mourners outside a funeral home in the Gresham neighborhood were fired upon from a passing vehicle
Ill. firefighter-paramedic dies by suicide, family seeks answers
The family of Hinsdale Firefighter-Paramedic Nicole Hladik, 27, said there had been a sudden recent change to her mood before her death…
NY volunteer FF-EMT critically injured in crash responding to call
The Parishville Volunteer Fire Department firefighter-EMT was reportedly responding in his personal vehicle when he crashed into a tree
Paramedics fired after allegedly telling strikers to ‘get a job’ from rig
A protester claimed the paramedics used the ambulance's loudspeaker to yell at fast food workers while they protested for better wages
Cops: 15 injured after shooting outside Chicago funeral home
First Deputy Superintendent Eric Carter said mourners outside a funeral home in the Gresham neighborhood were fired upon from a passing vehicle
US signs contract with Pfizer for 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses
The pharmaceutical company is developing a vaccine scheduled to be delivered in December; it is one of several companies working on a…
Pa. college ends paramedic program due to low enrollment
The Community College of Allegheny County said the program is not sustainable due to the high costs of purchasing and maintaining training…
Cops: 14 injured after shooting outside Chicago funeral home
First Deputy Superintendent Eric Carter said mourners outside a funeral home in the Gresham neighborhood were fired upon from a passing vehicle
NC EMS reports increase in naloxone use, plans leave-behind program
Wilson County EMS will begin rolling out a program to leave behind kits that contain naloxone and materials to help dispose of…
Fujifilm Sonosite launches new POCUS system
The new point-of-care ultrasound system includes embedded workflow, an adaptable form factor and improved image clarity
Beyond federal assistance: State COVID-19 response grants
Begin collecting data now to qualify for federal pass-through funding, community foundation and corporate foundation grants for COVID-19 emergency response