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    Sunday, February 28, 2010

    Pa. man dies during storm when 911 calls unheeded

    Sunday Feb 28, 2010 (0.0 / 0)
    Top Stories PITTSBURGH – With her boyfriend in severe abdominal pain, Sharon Edge called 911 for an ambulance in the early morning hours of Feb. 6. Heavy snow was falling — so heavy it would all but bring the city to a standstill — and Curtis Mitchell needed to go to a hospital.
    Author: DAN NEPHIN (AP)
    Subitted By: EMSV Staff (Admin)
    Saturday, February 27, 2010

    Colleton County Firefighter- Medic loses job over Facebook post

    Saturday Feb 27, 2010 (0.0 / 0)
    Top Stories COLLETON COUNTY, SC (WCSC) - A Colleton County paramedic and firefighter was fired over a video he posted on Facebook.
    Author: Hatzel Vela
    Subitted By: EMSV Staff (Admin)
    Saturday, February 20, 2010

    Senator Specter Announces Nearly $130 million in Stimulus Funds to Develop Broadband Technology in PA

    Saturday Feb 20, 2010 (0.0 / 0)
    Industry Issues Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded two major grants to Pennsylvania, totaling nearly $130 million, to develop broadband technology across the state of Pennsylvania.
    Author: Press Release
    Subitted By: EMSV Staff (Admin)
    Wednesday, February 17, 2010

    New NAEMT Position Statement Opposes Ems Participation In Executions

    Wednesday Feb 17, 2010 (0.0 / 0)
    Industry Issues In a new position statement, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) states its strong opposition to participation in capital punishment by EMTs, paramedics or other emergency medical practitioners.
    Author: NAEMT
    Subitted By: EMSV Staff (Admin)
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010

    Physician Develops A Cradle Which Turns iPhone Into A Lifesaving CPR Tool?

    Wednesday Feb 10, 2010 (5.0 / 1)
    Top Stories Since the iPhone has been released, we've see quite a few medical apps and accessories... But not like this. Dr. Ivor Kovic, an emergency physician from Croatia, has developed a device which turns the iPhone into a physical tool.
    Author: Compiled
    Subitted By: EMSV Staff (Admin)

    NAEMT Advocates for Fair Pay And Benefits For EMS Practitioners In New Position Statement

    Wednesday Feb 10, 2010 (0.0 / 0)
    Industry Issues Clinton, Miss. — In a new position statement, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) states its commitment to advocating for fair and equitable pay and benefits for EMS practitioners on parity with their partners in public safety and other allied health care services.
    Author: NAEMT
    Subitted By: EMSV Staff (Admin)
    Monday, February 08, 2010

    Using Teaching Games to in the Classroom to Teach any Topic!

    Monday Feb 08, 2010 (0.0 / 0)
    Instrctor's Corner This article will discuss 10 basic tips to help you use training games as a serious teaching tool in the classroom.
    Author: John Dillon, Paramedic/Educator
    Subitted By: John Dillon (C3softworks)
    Saturday, February 06, 2010

    Who are you talking to

    Saturday Feb 06, 2010 (0.0 / 0)
    Health & Safety Have you ever stopped at a traffic light and just noticed how many of the right of way drivers are on their cell phones? Incredible! Have you actually been driving on the highway in town and noticed how many of your driving neighbors are busy talking to someone not in their vehicle? Can you count this high without one of those high priced calculators in hand?
    Author: Sharon Grigsby
    Subitted By: Sharon Grigsby (GRIGGSONE)

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    Officials: Bacterial meningitis kills Oklahoma student
    CNN,
    1 hours ago
    ... officials are at Oologah Lower Elementary School in Oologah, Oklahoma, according to a statement from Oologah Talala Emergency Medical Services .

    Gov. Nixon makes board and commission appointments
    Kirksville Daily Express and Daily News,
    3 hours ago
    The Governor has appointed Randall J. Davis, of Hillsboro, to the State Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services . The council makes recommendations to

    Fatal Fire Kills Man In Brooklyn
    New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV,
    3 hours ago
    Fire Emergency Medical Services transported three individuals to Interfaith Hospital where the 35 year old Hispanic male was pronounced dead on arrival.

    Stephens County EMS, others team up for back-up emergency communication system
    Anderson Independent Mail,
    6 hours ago
    STEPHENS COUNTY — Stephens County EMS , Stephens County Hospital and the Toccoa Amateur Radio Society are teaming up to provide an extra layer of security

    For 2 months Claiborne Avenue Bridge to be closed, slowing EMS down
    WWL,
    15 hours ago
    "Time is of the essence, so we want to take the quickest path that's possible," said Jeb Tate, paramedic with New Orleans Emergency Medical Service .

    Hospital Administrator Voices Criticism over DC EMS
    JEMS.com,
    Wednesday, 03/10/2010
    Dr. Wright is referring to the crew from DC Fire & EMS Department's Medic 33 who did not take the little girl to the hospital after her mother's first call

    Guidelines for Parents to Ensure a Safe Environment for Youth Athletes
    HealthNewsDigest.com,
    Wednesday, 03/10/2010
    Provide coaches with your child's medical history – Parents should complete an emergency medical authorization form, providing parent contact information

    Fire district leaders agree to keep talking merger
    HeraldNet,
    Wednesday, 03/10/2010
    District 7 provides fire and emergency medical service to about 60000 people who live in mostly rural areas in the eastern portion of south county.

    Striking unhealthy for SWC
    News24,
    Wednesday, 03/10/2010
    "Our concern with EMS ( emergency medical services ) is really that the emergency care practitioner OSD (occupational specific dispensation) has not come out

    City Council tables fire levy idea a second time
    Port Townsend Leader,
    Wednesday, 03/10/2010
    For EMS services, the fire district seeks an increase from the current 32 cents per $1000 of assessed valuation to 50 cents per $1000.


    Toddler's death prompts police investigation
    WTOP,
    -131 minutes ago
    WASHINGTON - A paramedic with DC Fire and EMS is under investigation after she failed to take a two-year-old girl to the hospital who eventually died less

    Man Gets Life in Death of Delaware FF
    Firehouse.com,
    -102 minutes ago
    A paraplegic who struck and killed Delaware City Firefighter/ Paramedic Michelle Smith was sentenced to life in prison plus 26 years today, according to The

    Bellingham, Whatcom County disagree on paramedic training class
    Bellingham Herald,
    6 hours ago
    Whatcom County and the city of Bellingham are going to mediation to resolve a dispute over training paramedics for the four Whatcom Medic One units that the

    Paid leaves not uncommon during investigations of paramedics
    Peterborough Examiner,
    7 hours ago
    A Peterborough County paramedic was on a paid leave of absence for two months last year while Ministry of Health investigators looked into a complaint,

    Seaside Park dinner to help sick paramedic
    Asbury Park Press,
    10 hours ago
    By HARTRIONO B. • SASTROWARDOYO • March 11, 2010 SEASIDE PARK — A fundraiser will be held March 20 to help a paramedic with a rare form of cancer.

    Fire Commission is why city has paramedics
    Seacoastonline.com,
    12 hours ago
    I was so pleased and proud to read your article titled "Three city firefighters graduate from paramedic program." And that the three firefighter/paramedics

    Serious flaws in DC's paramedic system
    Washington Post,
    14 hours ago
    "THE DECISION not to immediately transport a 2-year-old with respiratory symptoms is inexcusable." That judgment by Joseph Wright, senior vice president of

    Rhoades' widow testifies in vehicular homicide trial
    Pocono Record,
    14 hours ago
    Charles Frantz, a part-time West End Ambulance paramedic , and Rachael Matchette, a paramedic on the helicopter that flew Senavitis to the hospital,

    TOWN BRIEFS
    Asbury Park Press,
    17 hours ago
    SEASIDE PARK: A fundraiser will be held March 20 to help a paramedic with a rare form of cancer. Natalie Shepherd, a Beachwood resident, has leiomyosarcoma,

    Fire damages Greenbrae home
    Contra Costa Times,
    19 hours ago
    Crews from Larkspur, Kentfield, Corte Madera, San Rafael and the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority responded. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to


    Ambulance hit, Police chasing vehicle on 17th and Bryant
    Mission Local,
    -59 minutes ago
    Emergency_In_SF HIT & RUN: an ambulance was hit by a vehicle that has left the scene w/ police in pursuit at Bryant and 17th. No injuries reported.

    Officials ponder next steps for ambulance (3/11/10)
    Williston Observer,
    3 hours ago
    With funding secured, Williston officials now face the complexities of rolling out a new ambulance service. A sign in front of the Williston

    Gadgets in Public Safety Vehicles a Growing Danger
    Firehouse.com,
    3 hours ago
    In April 2008, an emergency medical technician in West Nyack, New York, looked at the Global Positioning System screen in the ambulance he was driving,

    Ambulances on site of Carnes wreck
    Hattiesburg American,
    5 hours ago
    At least three ambulances , including one from Stone County, have been called in. There are no details on the number of injuries.

    'No' to fire/ambulance
    Cabinet.com,
    6 hours ago
    We're not sure what the voters of Milford said Tuesday when they shot down a plan to buy land for a new fire/ ambulance facility, but we think they made a

    Fighting in Somali capital continues after 23 dead
    The Associated Press,
    9 hours ago
    The head of Mogadishu's ambulance service, Ali Muse, said Thursday he saw 20 bodies Wednesday after fighting broke out in the north of the city.

    New ambulance may shorten area response times
    Business Gazette,
    10 hours ago
    A new all-volunteer ambulance is expected to lead to shorter response times for life-threatening emergencies in the Laurel

    Crew, passengers fall ill on Jetstar flight after mystery smell
    Sydney Morning Herald,
    15 hours ago
    An intensive care paramedic and three ambulance crews met a Jetstar flight on arrival in Queensland this morning after six passengers fell ill on board.

    Government backs away after BC ambulance union says it will roll over deal
    The Canadian Press,
    15 hours ago
    VANCOUVER, BC — In an effort to wrap up stymied contract talks, BC's ambulance paramedics have agreed to roll over their collective agreement for two more

    JFD accepting ambulance subscriptions
    Jacksonville Daily Progress,
    16 hours ago
    Applications for the Jacksonville Fire Department's ambulance membership program were included in this month's water bill and are also currently available


    Three cases of malaria reported in Durban
    Independent Online, South Africa
    Sunday, 02/15/2009

    PET CORMER: Recent information about rabid animals
    Marshall News Messenger, TX
    Sunday, 02/15/2009

    Radioimmunotherapy: Promising Treatment For HIV Infection And ...
    Science Daily (press release),
    Saturday, 02/14/2009

    New strategy to prevent infectious disease of livestock emphasized
    The New Nation, Bangladesh
    Saturday, 02/14/2009

    Aethlon Medical Enters the Infectious Disease Diagnostic Market
    Trading Markets (press release), CA
    Saturday, 02/14/2009

    COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS DISCOVER WHY MOSQUITOES ...
    Colorado State University (press release), CO
    Friday, 02/13/2009
    The research was conducted in Colorado State's Arthropod-borne and Infectious Diseases Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences'

    Gates Foundation says no to infectious disease and hunger
    Northwest Asian Weekly, WA
    Thursday, 02/12/2009

    Vaccines don't cause autism, special court says
    The Associated Press,
    Thursday, 02/12/2009
    "It's a great day for science, it's a great day for America's children when the court rules in favor of science," said Dr. Paul Offit, an infectious disease

    5-in-1 combo vaccine increases on-time immunization in children
    News-Medical.net, Australia
    Thursday, 02/12/2009

    URI names EpiVax founder to lead
    Providence Business News, RI
    Thursday, 02/12/2009



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