Public Health
Community Ambulance ambassador program extended EMS’ role in COVID-19 screening and testing at hotels, arenas and in the community
Join us as we analyze what the results of a recent survey reveal about provider perceptions about COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
Gaining signals from noise and understanding the trajectory of service delivery
The briefing informed firefighters about COVID-19 signs and symptoms, preparations and protections
A total of 27 firefighters are now under quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure at a care facility
World Health Organization leaders take point on combatting misinformation and fear-mongering associated with the coronavirus
Public safety leaders need to discuss risk-benefit of a quarantine and continuity of operations in light of decision to quarantine personnel potentially exposed to coronavirus
More than 50 people in a nursing facility in the state have been reported feeling sick and are being tested for the virus
Heroin cut with a synthetic cannabinoid has been connected to several recent overdoses in the city
The president pushed back against concerns that a U.S. outbreak is “inevitable” and announced Vice President Mike Pence will lead the government’s response
The plan would draw millions from HHS accounts, including an Ebola preparedness account, and fund vaccines, treatment and protective equipment
New rules that take effect this spring will give the state more control over regional ambulance service selection
The San Antonio case marks the 15th confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States
EMS providers may find themselves face to face with this new and highly infectious virus – here’s how to protect yourself and the patients you transport
President Donald Trump signed an order temporarily banning U.S. entry for most foreign nationals who have traveled in China within the last 14 days
The global COVID-19 epidemic is challenging EMS agency and fire department capability to assess, treat and transport patients
The state’s medical director instructed providers to ask patients showing certain symptoms whether they’ve recently traveled to Wuhan, China
The announcement comes shortly after officials confirmed the first case of human-to-human transmission in the U.S.
While the novel coronavirus presents like influenza or other respiratory illnesses, there are 3 additional steps EMS should take to manage suspected cases
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the hype around the Wuhan coronavirus and the responsibility of EMS providers to educate the community on public health concerns
Use your familiarity, credibility and ability to speak in plain language to inform the public about the novel coronavirus and how to avoid infection
All of the United States cases of the new virus are in patients who had traveled to Wuhan, China, where the outbreak first began
A Chicago woman who recently returned from China has been diagnosed with the novel form of coronavirus
The CDC is advising healthcare professionals follow these recommendations when evaluating patients who may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus outbreak originating in China
As experts warn the coronavirus spread needs to be taken seriously, prepare dispatch, EMS providers to identify the symptoms and communicate with public health officials
The study findings suggest a need for more CPR training in Hispanic communities
Fire fatalities in New York City fell by 25% last year, but 2019 also saw the second-highest amount of medical emergencies in FDNY history
Ready New York’s Katelyn James created Ready Girl, a superhero that is super prepared and engaging youth on what they need to know in an emergency.
Austin-Travis County EMS said it is responding to 30 flu cases per day
The mobile health service seeks to help residents in need with basic medical care to reduce the need for emergency calls
Authorities say 19 passengers reported flu-like systems about a week after four passengers from the same ship were taken to the hospital
By leveraging naloxone and buprenorphine, along with behavioral therapies, medication-assisted treatment attacks opioid addiction from all sides
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