Firefighters, soldiers and other emergency responders are digging through the rubble to look for survivors
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Monthly Archives: January 2017
SD Senate panel passes bills to prevent prescription drug abuse
The bill would require pharmacists to report daily, rather than weekly, about the prescriptions for controlled substances they’ve dispensed
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Wyo. school CPR bill delayed by Senate panel
Under the current proposal, school districts would be required to provide instruction in CPR basics to students
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Why commitment is the foundation of volunteer EMS
A volunteer EMT without commitment or compassion is a short-term fix that usually becomes a long-term problem
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Are you ready for paramedic school?
Five questions EMTs should ask themselves before advancing their certification
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What happens to EMS when Trump, Congress repeal Obamacare?
Dramatic changes for EMS reimbursement are destined to happen regardless of the Republican repeal or replacement efforts targeting the Affordable Care Act
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Boy, 3, dies in Department of Labor day care center
Staff members called 911 and performed the Heimlich maneuver and CPR, but were unable to save him
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Bus carrying bowling team rolls over; minor injuries reported
Authorities said the driver of the bus, who wasn’t identified, suffered a seizure as he drove the bus
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Living wage would be mark of real progress for EMS providers
Low hourly wages is a main contributor to most career EMS providers working two or more jobs
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Family of 4 OK after night on Japanese mountain
A rescue official said they were shivering when they were found; they were wrapped in blankets as they were escorted to ambulances
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