The bus driver, an aide and a student were all on board the 16-passenger school bus at the time of the collision.
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Monthly Archives: November 2016
70-year-old rescued after being trapped 8 hours after crash
The woman, identified as Janis Cathcart, was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
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AHA: Heart attack rates high after Hurricane Katrina
Investigators found that hospital admissions to Tulane Medical Center for heart attacks increased in the 10 years after Katrina.
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Why every EMS agency needs a stronger safety culture
A strong patient safety culture has the greatest impact on reducing adverse incidents and harm to patients.
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Chicago nursing home fined after residents overdose on heroin
Five residents were hospitalized and recovered, but at least two used heroin again hours after they were returned to the facility.
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'Deadliest Catch' star severely injured in assault
Officials said Jake Harris was found by a passer-by who called 911.
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Study: WTC dust caused first responders' nerve damage
For some people, the condition is so debilitating that they have trouble going about daily routines.
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Texas community rallies behind EMT battling brain cancer
EMT Damian Jay was diagnosed with brain cancer in October, and has said he’s received an outpouring of support from other first responders.
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Stolen Pa. fire dept. ambulance found
Fire company officials said a man stole the ambulance that was parked in front of the fire station.
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Restraint and capnography: Lifesaving for patients and career-saving for medics
Understand how capnography identifies respiratory and cardiovascular compromise in restrained patients.
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