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Mich. medical center owner, staff to stand trial after hyperbaric chamber explosion kills 5-year-old
Four Oxford Center employees face felony charges, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, after a hyperbaric chamber caught fire and exploded during treatment in Troy
The San Rafael SAFE Team, a two-person mobile unit pairing a crisis counselor with an EMT, responds to 3,000 nonviolent calls annually, reducing ER visits
Seven victims were shot inside a Tumbler Ridge secondary school, and two were found dead at a connected residence
Whiteout conditions along Lake Superior led to a chain-reaction crash in Marquette County that injured eight people as vehicles continued striking the scene
AmeriPro Health has launched operations in Walton County, shifting an estimated 4,800 annual transfers off county EMS
Mentor Public Schools, the Mentor Fire Department and Lakeland Community College have partnered to give high school students hands-on EMS training, college credit and a path to EMT certification before graduation
Longview firefighter-paramedics could soon use new data analytics software to guide overdose responses and alternative transport decisions, as outlined in a City Council meeting video discu
Baystate Health President and CEO Peter D. Banko says new federal policy changes could drive more uninsured patients into emergency rooms, increasing pressure on EMS
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
“We must never, ever forego the safety of our patients because we are angry, tired, hungry, cold or irritated,” one commenter wrote
If you don’t know that prone positioning can cause great bodily harm or death in some patients, you don’t belong in EMS
Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case – Part 1: Action steps for EMS leaders
“When the prosecutor sees and hears compassion, competence and professionalism, even in the face of significant errors being made, it becomes much harder to justify filing criminal charges”
Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses
PRODUCT NEWS
Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, will be marking the third annual First Responder Wellness Week March 24-28, 2025
Innovative hemostatic gel now available to EMS agencies, first responders, emergency departments, and trauma centers across the U.S.
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
AdvanceClaim is designed to streamline claims processes, enhance revenue cycle management, and ensure compliance
These devices, crucial for measuring blood oxygen levels, have shown discrepancies in accuracy when used on darker skin, leading to potential health risks for non-white patients, the study states
Dental and medical professionals who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues are encouraged to call 800-999-9729
biospatial combines EMS electronic patient care reports (ePCR) with other electronic healthcare data sources
EMSGrantsHelp will provide EMS agencies with complementary support to help them navigate the complex grant process
Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff’s office, which does not have a dive team
Manatee County’s EMS drone program, launched in May, almost responded to a 911 call but was halted by a severe thunderstorm