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HHS halts CDC vaccine study publication
Health officials cited methodology concerns in stopping a CDC report that found COVID vaccines cut ED visits and hospitalizations among healthy adults…
Fla. fire lieutenant gouged patient's eyes, struck head against stretcher during call
The Broward County Fire Rescue lieutenant was arrested and fired after deputies said he assaulted a 65-year-old man during a medical call
N.Y. paramedic injured, attacked by patient
Perinton Ambulance said one of its paramedics was attacked by a patient in Fairport and is recovering from injuries
Chicago hospital shooting leaves 1 officer dead, another 'fighting for his life'
A robbery suspect opened fire inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital after officers brought him to the emergency department for treatment
Boston medevac service opens base in N.H. to cut response times, expand critical care access
Boston MedFlight says its new Manchester base is already handling frequent missions and will help reach patients faster while expanding access to…
New Wash. medevac hangar boosts emergency response times
A newly completed $2.6 million hangar at Walla Walla Regional Airport is helping Life Flight crews respond up to 15 minutes faster
Mich. high school EMS students get hands-on training during vehicle extrication exercise
Seniors in Careerline Tech Center’s EMS program get a closer look at how to stabilize vehicles, free trapped patients and manage crash…
NHTSA launches sweeping new road safety campaign targeting top causes of traffic deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has rolled out a major new initiative aimed at reducing fatalities by targeting impairment, speeding, distraction…
Calif. city to raise ambulance transport rates, add new unit amid rising costs
Laguna Beach leaders approved higher ambulance fees to offset increasing fuel, supply and maintenance expenses, while funding an additional unit
New video shows Cleveland EMS crew attacked as push grows for tougher penalties
Footage captures responders calling for help and police rushing to a chaotic scene as officials weigh stronger protections for EMS personnel
Photo of the Week: Airway trauma training
Pittsburgh EMS training included updated triage strategies, trauma care protocols and hands-on exercises
Mobile simulation unit brings lifelike EMS training to rural Texas crews
Johnson County paramedics practiced a pediatric drowning response inside Texas Health Resources’ new $1.3M mobile simulation lab