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Texas county becomes 1st in state to sue over opioid crisis
The lawsuit alleges the pharma companies used deceptive marketing practices to tout the benefits of opioids for chronic pain
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After nurse arrest, Utah lawmakers to clarify blood draw law
Rep. Craig Hall said in a Twitter message that he doesn't have details yet on the legislation he's planning
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Maine city joins nationwide lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The lawsuit seeks to limit the availability of the drugs that often lead to addiction
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Trending Topics: Utah nurse arrest raises questions, commentary
We take a look at several news stories and expert perspectives surrounding the arrest of nurse Alex Wubbels
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Paramedics, officers sue over chemical plant fire after Harvey
The suit alleges Arkema failed to properly store the estimated 18 tons of chemicals that burned or prepare for a major flood even though it was a foreseeable event
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Federal audit rebukes lawyer who worked with 9/11 first responder fund
Deborah Greenspan allegedly awarded millions of dollars in federal contracts to her own law firms from a fund meant to help those with 9/11 related illnesses
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25 hippies and a fire truck: Winnie Maggiore reflects on 44 years in EMS
A New Mexico paramedic, educator and attorney encourages EMS providers to be innovators and promote the profession
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Fla. paramedic sentenced for role in 'selfie war'
Kayla Dubois was ordered to serve one year of probation for each count and agreed to testify when paramedic Christopher Wimmer is sentenced for his participation
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Fla. day care shut down after boy dies in hot van
Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Mike Carroll said Little Miracle Academy will remain closed until it is determined safe to return
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Driver indicted for assaulting EMTs after car crash
Police said Matthew Mullen Jr. punched, kicked and spit at EMTs after blowing through a stop sign and colliding with an SUV
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NH sues OxyContin manufacturer for role in opioid crisis
The state alleges that Purdue Pharma has downplayed the drug's risk of addiction, overstated its effectiveness and failed to report suspicious prescribers
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Ambulance service accused of not responding to calls
Since last October, more than a dozen patients in need of transport have been left stranded
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Jail time to be recommended for 'selfie war' paramedics
They used their cellphones to photograph or videotape themselves with 41 people who were intubated, sedated or otherwise unconscious
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Firefighter who hung up on 911 caller files suit over firing
Matthew Sanchez, a 10-year veteran, told the caller to "deal with it yourself" before hanging up
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No mention of EMS from Trump's opioid commission
EMS experience, overdose patient data and funding needs aren't mentioned in commission's national emergency declaration request to President Trump
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