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States may sub-award Rural Health Transformation Program funds to EMS agencies for technology, staffing and system upgrades
Walkerville EMS runs climbed to 186 last month as growth and dispatch changes expanded coverage
An ad hoc panel will review options as Essex County proposes an EMS Stabilization Plan
The Carterville City Council approved a 12-hour day shift with 12 hours on-call overnight to cut second-call response times
The University of Iowa College of Nursing’s SIM-IA program will continue on-site training, funding two sessions a year in 86 rural counties
AMR class valedictorian and former circus performer Marlon Archer pivots from acrobatics to emergency care
The pilot program will serve up to 600 residents in 13 communities, aiming to cut ER visits with on-site assessments, labs, imaging and treatment
Regional EMS prepares for increased call volume following the closure of Glenn Medical Center’s ED
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
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats
Police said the ambulance flipped over after it was cut off by another driver
Police said the SUV flipped and struck a sedan after colliding with a private ambulance
EMS leaders said ballistic vests are the next step to protecting personnel
Police said the suspect is still at large after striking the ambulance
The wrap aims to help raise community awareness for stroke and recognition of warning signs
A paramedic went on foot to the residence while others helped shovel away snow from the rig’s tires
Officials said the ambulance and another vehicle crashed at an intersection
Officials said the man was not wearing any reflective clothing while crossing the six-lane highway
The agency added 30 ballistic vests, which has been a months-long process for Bryan County EMS