Memphis is looking at data-driven backing for community paramedicine or even a public-shaming campaign to rein in costs
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Monthly Archives: April 2016
SUV hits Texas ambulance, drives away
The vehicle was later located near a mall but police did not find the driver; no one was injured in the collision
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Baby reunited with ambulance crew that delivered him
It was the first emergency birth the two paramedics responded too; the baby was delivered in the back of the ambulance.
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Ohio officials warn of dangers of fentanyl-laced heroin
An especially potent batch of heroin mixed with fentanyl killed two men in the last week; officials said six of the seven drug overdose deaths in the county this year involved fentanyl
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NJ EMS conference shows task force abilities
The conference was designed to show what the NJ EMS Task Force can do to help in planning for and responding to natural and man-made disasters
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First responders rescue man trapped at construction site
It took the first responders nearly an hour to free the man who was trapped between the bucket and the body of the construction vehicle he had been driving
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Probe shows first responders couldn't find derailed train
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the call within six minutes but where unable to find the train for nearly half an hour
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NY EMS department quits advanced life support services
The volunteer department has struggled to provide the services over the last few weeks and decided they could not keep up consistent coverage
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Woman charged with assault after drunken paramedic attack
The woman was highly intoxicated when she attacked to police officers and a paramedic
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What you need to know about sitting too much
Whether you’re sitting in your ambulance waiting for the call that will spring you into action or lounging around off duty, it’s important to pay attention to the amount of time spent in the seated position, as well as how you sit. Sitting for prolonged periods of time, with poor posture, has more negative effects on your health than you may think. Let’s leave it to the professionals …
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