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States eyeing changes to EMS rules on stroke response
Most state rules direct EMS providers to the closest hospital with a stroke unit, regardless of the attack’s severity, and some states…
State policies may keep stroke patients from the care they need
Most state rules direct EMS providers to the closest hospital with a stroke unit, regardless of the attack’s severity, and some states…
Ohio father, son work same 24-hour medic shift
While they typically work opposite shifts, a rare chance to fill in and help patients as a father-son team was too good…
Ohio city’s hospitals collaborate for mobile stroke unit
The Columbus Division of Fire and the city's three major hospital networks are working together to fund, equip and staff a mobile…
Pa. woman arrested for allegedly assaulting 4 EMS responders
Amy Tillia was arrested for aggravated assault against four EMS responders
Helicopters Rescue Norway Cruise Ship Passengers Amid Storm
The Viking Sky suffered engine problems and began to drift toward a rocky shore amid high winds and waves.
Man convicted of killing paramedic avoids life without parole
Christian Burton, 22, was found guilty of murdering Quinn Boyer in 2013, but avoided the harshest sentence
Fla. city traffic slowing 911 response times
Downtown traffic is delaying emergency responders from reaching victims, a dangerous growing pain for the developing city
Union Calls for Change after Indiana Teachers Hurt during Active Shooter Training
Teachers were reportedly lined up against a wall and shot with Airsoft pellet guns.
Nearly 50 Dead, Hundreds Injured in China Chemical Plant Explosion
Schools were closed and nearly 1,000 residents were moved to safety as a precaution.
Texans Worry About Chemical Plant Fire Despite Assurances
Deer Park residents skeptical of officials after petrochemicals plant fire.
Minn. hospital to launch paid EMT training
To combat the shortage in emergency service workers, Allina Health will begin offering a paid EMT course