During the year the program has been in place, paramedics have evaluated 627 patients; more than a quarter were transported to the county’s mental health facility.
Source: ems1.com
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Man in critical condition after altercation at NFL game
Joseph Bauer, 55, got into a verbal argument with a group of Raiders fans; his head hit the concrete after he was struck, knocking him unconscious and causing a serious head injury.
Source: ems1.com
Stroke victim shares her story, raises awareness
Leslie Leroux remembered the blurred ambulance ride and the faces of EMTs working around her; she had eight strokes by the time she arrived at the hospital.
Source: ems1.com
Orlando shooting survivor fights to get life 'back to normal'
Bryan Caraballo was shot twice in the abdomen and admitted to the hospital in critical condition during the June 12 Pulse nightclub shooting.
Source: ems1.com
Authorities release 911 call, security video of fatal officer involved incident
During the 911 call, a man told the dispatcher his brother was high and had a knife.
Source: ems1.com
Ohio hit with second wave of 21 overdoses
First responders dealt with a total of 48 overdoses between Tuesday and Thursday morning.
Source: ems1.com