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Several students became ill after eating candy a classmate brought to the Rancho Cordova school that resembled regular sweets but contained THC
Floyd County commissioners approved an agreement to reserve ambulances worth about $280,000 each as talks progress on forming a unified fire district that would include EMS response
Positively Portage funded more than $20,000 in Stryker automated external defibrillators across Portage facilities
Gunfire erupted outside the International Cultural Center during homecoming festivities at Lincoln University
City health leaders detailed protocols after three mass overdoses since July and defended a harm-reduction approach
A new Tri-Share-style initiative will cover two-thirds of childcare costs for Kansas City police, firefighters and EMS workers
Alabama Hospital Association President Danne Howard says low reimbursement rates, high uninsured numbers and looming loss of federal subsidies continue to threaten rural hospitals
Grant cuts, new rules and a shutdown freeze are stalling hires and training, putting disaster readiness at risk
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
PRODUCT NEWS
Volunteer fire companies foot the bill for everything associated with an ambulance, which he estimated comes in between $160,000 and $200,000
“Our dispatchers are the first line of defense for not only the people calling in, but for the officers and others who are out handling the calls in person”
The East Peoria Fire Department found a satisfying way to upgrade its ambulance fleet and save the city money at the same time
The lawsuit alleges that the home bills Medicare for patients services and could apply for reimbursement for non-emergency ambulance transport
For the second time in a month, the Floyd County Council declined to fund the purchase of a third ambulance, but EMS officials won’t take no for an answer
The Chicago Police Department is the first owner of The HERODrag System, a victim immobilizing rescue system designed for quick, easy deployment and stabilization
The annual workshop brings together care providers and billing professionals to “emphasize care beyond transport”
Subscriptions provide residents with discounts of up to 50% on any out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles and copays once insurance payments are applied
Tucson Unified and Amphitheater Public Schools are both stocking Narcan doses in the event of an overdose
The technology establishes a link and allows dispatchers to remain connected to callers and provide more detailed and in-depth assistance