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Zika virus has been looming all winter, but local governments can get ahead of the problem as mosquito abatement season begins
The paper emphasizes the need for uniform FBI-compliant biometric criminal history checks for all U.S. EMS practitioner licenses
The emblem, representing unity, progress and commitment, signifies a new era in the field of Emergency Medical Services, the EMS Compact said
Lawmakers urge the agency that oversees the program to prevent future attacks
The call volume rise shows that people are struggling but are “getting connected to services and supports,” a Health and Human Services spokeswoman said
The National Crime Prevention Council sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling for an investigation into the social platform
The new Medicaid-supported plan allows the state to provide and expand programs like Eugene-based CAHOOTS, whose crews include paramedics
Metro Aviation was ordered to reinstate the Utah pilot and to pay $188,000 in back wages and damages following an OSHA investigation
Federal money and other resources to fight the virus will be made available
The agency’s “Operation Engage” program, which was kickstarted last year, looks to educate the community on overdose symptoms and how to respond
“We are making it possible for anyone who needs to be tested to do so,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
The money will offset costs of EMS care and transportation services for Medicaid participants between Oct. 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021
In a statement, President Joe Biden declared May 15-21 as EMS Week, and highlighted the commitment and sacrifice of the nation’s providers
AMR said it deployed 62 times in the last five years in support of the government agency
Without the postponed due date, the 2023 recommendations could have resembled guidance from 2002
Masks will help when the next wave of infection — likely in fall or winter — endangers hospital capacity again, said Andrew Noymer, a public health professor
The department is evaluating the facilities and consulting with regulators about “appropriate guardrails”
The Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking emphasized the roles of law enforcement and expanded treatment in the future
Every state must prepare for the nationwide 988 system that launches in July
The respirators will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers throughout the country
In a separate ruling, the high court struck down a provision requiring large employers to test unvaccinated employees weekly
“We all have shortages, and we are thankful to get one ambulance,” said Pasquotank-Camden EMS Director Jerry Newell
Health authorities also encourage all Americans 16 and older to get a third shot because of the highly contagious omicron variant
Charlotte-based Mecklenburg EMS has seen a jump in the number of providers requiring isolation due to COVID-19
Medicare- and Medicaid-certified hospitals and other facilities could insist that ambulance service staffers must be vaccinated
The CDC is expected to make a ruling on the authorization later in the week
