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Trump taps Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary; Dr. Oz for Medicaid and Medicare Services role
During the campaign, Kennedy said President-elect Donald Trump had asked him to “reorganize” agencies including the CDC, the National Institutes of Health and the FDA
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The U.S. has surpassed 1,000 measles cases amid a growing outbreak centered in Texas, where two children have died
After surviving a brutal attack in an ambulance, Lancaster EMS Paramedic Melanie Kempf leaned on peer support and therapy to heal
FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity
Three Bristol firefighters have been honored by the Southwest Virginia Regional EMS Council, recognizing efforts from SWAT medic support to EMS training
First responders in Commanche treated the owners and sprayed soapy water to stop the bees
Van Buren Tech students responded to “Mayhem Market” where a small crop duster crashed into a busy flea market
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
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PRODUCT NEWS
Tri-State Ambulance and Milwaukee County EMS administer TXA to patients with severe bleeding
The cost of the drug skyrocketed from $7 per bottle in 2014 to $98 per bottle in 2015
Calif. firefighters woke to the smell of smoke and used a garden hose to put out the blaze
Wis. medics waited within sight of victim because police officer took another call without telling dispatch
L.A. sheriff’s department releases graphic and violent video to prepare the public to survive an active-shooter incident
Device uses near-infrared light to distinguish between tissue and blood vessels; showing the way for difficult IV access situations
Last month the same London Ambulance Service crew was assaulted two days in a row by two different patients
LAS hiring Australian medics and increasing paramedic class sizes to meet demand of Londoners for ambulance service
The Seahawks themed ‘Fanbulance’ celebrates the Seattle NFL team
Crews discovered the bird in the grille of the ambulance while on an emergency call and took it to an animal clinic where it was rehabilitated