Most chronic illnesses, including opioid dependence, are managed through treatment and not cured
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Monthly Archives: January 2017
Conn. Gov. unveils latest opioid abuse legislation
The legislation includes a proposal that would allow patients to refuse opioids through a directive that’s included in their medical files
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Senate passes bill on targeting firefighters, paramedics
Any crime committed against emergency personnel would be considered a hate crime
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Fla. firefighter-EMT hurt in rescue released from hospital
Leonardo Moreno said he is “set on getting better;” a GoFundMe has been created to help him pay medical bills
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Officials push for reform of psych patient medical transport
Currently, paramedics are legally only permitted to transport such patients to the hospital
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Dallas responders rescue 2 high-rise window washers
The hour-long rescue ended during cloudy conditions with wind gusts topping 15 mph
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Philly woman, 96, critical after 2 pit bulls attack
The woman was sweeping the alley behind her house when the neighbor’s dogs got loose and attacked her
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Air ambulance bill on hold to seek alternative solutions
The bill would require air ambulance providers and insurance companies to negotiate payments for services
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Firehouse Subs to offer $1M in grants for first responders
Firehouse Subs will fund more than $1 million in public safety equipment, disaster relief and more through quarterly grants
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Interstate crash in Md. after motorcade passes; 1 dead
An official said two dump trucks and a passenger car had stopped to allow the motorcade to pass, and a third dump truck rear-ended the car
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