Mental Health
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Paramedic Willie Doan Shares an urgent plea for change in a time when employee wellbeing is often sidelined in favor of productivity and profit
After an ultimatum from his wife, former Firefighter-Paramedic Jordan Long realized the toll his career was taking – and took steps to help others thrive
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The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced it will be providing onsite services throughout the state
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9/11 survivor and volunteer firefighter Rob Weisberg is supporting first responders and veterans and their service animals
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Initiatives using clinicians and EMTs or paramedics to respond to nonviolent mental health crises are gowing
EMS union president Oren Barzilay said the open mic incidents are unprofessional but may also be indicative of workplace stress
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Mary Dutchess said every time she step into the Cumberland Goodwill EMS ambulance she thinks of her daughter
The St. Tammany Fire Protection District pilot program will use a behavioral health center specialist for crisis calls
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The Spokane Fire Department is changing the geographical area where paramedics are assigned
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