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Pa. EMS agency subscription drive raises funds, saves money
Subscriptions provide residents with discounts of up to 50% on any out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles and copays once insurance payments are applied
Teen performs CPR on father in cardiac arrest
Zachary Warner, 16, could hear his father, Kevin, breathing strangely and followed the 911 dispatcher's directions to perform CPR for 10 minutes…
Man guilty of attacking paramedic gets 14 days in jail
Jeremiah James Ray climbed into the passenger seat of an ambulance, then reportedly waved around a knife and choked and bit one…
In healthcare, the future is now; just ask Alexa
From drone delivery of AEDs, to Siri and the now HIPAA-compliant Alexa, cutting-edge technology is promising seamless communication for EMS
Announcement of 2019 National EMS Weekend of Honor and Honorees
During the 2019 National EMS Weekend of Honor, scheduled May 17-19 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, tribute will be paid…
Richmond Ambulance Authority Aims to Prevent First Responder Suicides
New video highlights peer support program and CISM.
ISIS-Inspired Man Plotted Truck Attack at Maryland’s National Harbor
Maryland man planned to create “panic and chaos” in attack modeled after the one in France.
Power Lines Fall, Injuring and Trapping Seattle Couple in SUV
Dozens of power lines came down, one on top of a couple’s car.
Maine medical center receives grant to expand rural health care service, critical care
By Meg Robbins Morning Sentinel A clinic in Jackman has secured funding to expand urgent care services for patients in the rural…
NYC declares public health emergency due to measles outbreak
Following the declaration, city officials ordered mandatory vaccinations for all people in Williamsburg
NY EMS provider offering paid EMT training academy
Academy participants will be considered full-time employees, complete with benefits available the first day of class, and health insurance after 60 days
New National EMS Scope of Practice Model released
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the latest version of the EMS Scope of Practice Model