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BREAKING NEWS
Louisville firefighters managed to uncover the worker’s arm and head, creating just enough space for Paramedic Nate Witek to place what he called the best IV of his career
After the woman was arrested for starting a fire at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, she attempted to ignite another fire while in the back of a Davenport police cruiser
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
If confirmed by the Senate to lead CMS, Dr. Mehmet Oz would oversee Medicare, Medicaid, children’s health insurance and the Affordable Care Act
The lawsuit argues that Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center failed to enforce violence and weapons policies despite staff complaints about earlier threats
Clatsop County officials, working with Medix and fire districts, signed off on a plan to review EMS performance in several areas
The former Thomaston chief entered an Alford plea in a felony sex crime case involving a 14-year-old girl, stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in 2003
The exhausted hiker spent 12 hours in “frigid” overnight conditions near Loma Mar in San Mateo County
Data shows that overdose deaths are down 14% in a 12-month period compared to the last period
Over 2 million pieces of PPE have been distributed to farmworkers in response to confirmed human cases of bird flu
The CDC found that stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in 2023
A man was sentenced to nine months after video showed him walking up to a Hennepin County medic and throwing a piece of concrete at her face
Spirit EMS expanded its recognition of farmers in a partnership with Darke County FFA chapters to give first aid kits to farmers
The Rhode Island Department of Health and hospital officials initially agreed to an eight-week trial as the practice of diversions is not reducing ED overcrowding
To promote responder safety during Crash Responder Safety Week, consider these key NHTSA initiatives for community engagement and road safety
Technical rescue work in Louisville saved a worker trapped 10 to 12 feet below ground at a demolition site
The Hall Ambulance employees were recognized for their work in EMS education and outreach
Decatur Morgan Hospital EMS appealed an earlier fine in July for failing to meet the city’s requirement
The investigation examines claims of misconduct and potential exchange of benefits, such as free training, as Wallingford scrutinizes its ties with New Britain officials
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act to remove penalties on police and other public servants with separate pensions
A faulty tube caused a nitrogen dioxide leak during an experiment involving nitric acid and copper pennies at Berlin High School
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
EMS experts discuss rising premiums and increased ambulance bills under New York’s cost-control efforts
Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S.
Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts
San Francisco Sergeant Harrell’s swift, skillful response helped stabilize 49ers player Ricky Pearsall, illustrating the life-saving impact of basic emergency training
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
