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Air medical association asks Congress for $816M in funding, CMS changes
The Association of Air Medical Services is seeking federal funding to help air ambulance providers recoup lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic
Pa. assistant fire chief, EMT dies from COVID-19
Pioneer Hose Company #1 Assistant Fire Chief Robert Zerman may have contracted the virus while responding to a medical call last month,…
McDonald’s offers free meals for first responders, healthcare workers during pandemic
First responders and healthcare professionals can get a daily free "thank you" meal from April 22 to May 5 by showing their…
5 ways first responders can focus on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tips to ensure first responders stay not only physically healthy but also mentally prepared to navigate these stressful times
Facebook map tracks those reporting virus symptoms by county
The interactive map includes data from a survey of more than 1 million Facebook users
Gov. Cuomo calls for 50% hazard pay for frontline workers
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged the federal government to implement hazard pay for first responders, hospital workers and others deemed essential
Data shows stroke, heart attack, MVC calls have decreased during pandemic
The chief medical officer of data company ESO said stroke and heart attack patients may be transporting themselves or not seeking treatment
What changes in EMS will persist after the national emergency is over?
Funding a system of readiness through telehealth, treatment and alternative destination reimbursement for EMS
How can I help? Donate blood
If members of your community are looking for ways to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, direct them to these blood donation FAQs
Man taken into custody after Houston ambulance crash
Police are conducting a DWI investigation after a pickup truck struck the side of an ambulance responding to a call
Calif. city FD no longer running ambulances due to staff shortage
Fire department officials said the decision was made due to long-term retention issues in combination with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis
Page, Wolfberg & Wirth shares musical tribute to EMS providers
The law firm shared a video of co-founder Doug Wolfberg performing lyrics inspired by the work of EMS and healthcare personnel in…