H1N1 vaccine clinics set, demand high Nov 18, 2009
The second opportunity 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at UD Arena is open to all targeted groups pregnant women, persons who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months of age, health care and emergency medical services personnel, persons aged 6 months thru 24 years, and persons from 25 to 64 years old who have chronic medical conditions such as lung or heart disease, diabetes or other immuno-compromised conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. Both... (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
County has first H1N1 death Nov 18, 2009
This is in addition to pregnant women, household contacts of women who are at least eight months pregnant, persons who live with, or provide care for, infants younger than 6 months of age, health care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious materials, children age 6 months to 4 years and children and adolescents age 5 to 18 years who have chronic medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza complications. These specific health... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Northampton County OKs new emergency vehicle Nov 18, 2009
It would be assigned to the Emergency Medical Services department, he said. The Northampton County Emergency Medical assistant director lives at the west end of the county and takes calls there. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Distribution of Flu Vaccines Limited On D.C. Campuses Nov 18, 2009
According to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, priority groups include health care and emergency medical services personnel, pregnant women, people who live with or care for children under the age of 6 months, those between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old and those between 25 and 64 years old who are at higher risk due to chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems. According to Welsh, Georgetown has ordered 7,500 doses of the seasonal flu vaccine from its... (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Man rescued after fall from cliff Nov 18, 2009
The man fell about 15 feet before landing, then slid another 15 feet to the spot where he was found, according to a press release from Smithsburg Emergency Medical Services. The man was placed on a backboard and lifted to level terrain using a rescue stretcher, according to the release. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Two killed in head-on crash on Highway 41 Nov 18, 2009
One person in the truck was injured and taken by ambulance to Madera Community Hospital, according to emergency medical services officials. Additional information about the motorists was not available Tuesday night. (Fresno Bee)
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healthcare and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient contact. When you go the pharmacy, a screening form will determine whether you fall into one of the above categories. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Crash kills ex-Kahuku star Nov 17, 2009
Emergency Medical Services spokesman Bryan Cheplic said the man in his 20s was dead at the scene at 11:51 p.m. Carvalho was identified by the Honolulu medical examiner's office. His parents are Lewalan and Karlotta Carvalho of Hau'ula. (Honolulu Advertiser)
McLean County adds new H1N1 clinic Nov 17, 2009
The free clinic will be open to county residents who are pregnant; live with or care for infants younger than 6 months old; are health care or emergency medical services workers; are 6 months through 24 years old; or are 25 through 64 years old with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system. In addition, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a second dose of the vaccine for children ages 6 months through 9 years old about 28 days after the initial... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fresno County Fire reducing staff Nov 17, 2009
Earlier this year, the city signed a one-year agreement with the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Department as a trial run to examine whether the county agency could provide better service than the city's existing fire dispatch system. Clovis council talks about change to Tarpey fire calls. (Fresno Bee)
Continuous chest compression-CPR improved cardiac arrest survival in Arizona Nov 16, 2009
In contrast, 11 percent survived if bystanders kept pumping on their chest and did not stop for mouth-to-mouth breaths until emergency medical services arrived ... Bentley J. Bobrow, MD, medical director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services a System at the Arizona Department of Health Services, said: "All previously published reports only showed that bystander CPR was better than not doing any CPR until the paramedics arrive, and that early CPR resulted in better survival than late CPR.... (EurekAlert!)
Rambo shows positive signs Nov 16, 2009
Rambo was assessed and stabilized on a spine board by Georgia's sports medicine staff and emergency medical services personnel. He was carted off the field some 111/2 minutes after the play ended and transported to St. Mary's Hospital, where he remained overnight for testing and observation. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fatal truck crash kills former Kahuku star quarterback Nov 16, 2009
Emergency Medical Services spokesman Bryan Cheplic said a man in his 20s was dead at the scene at 11:51 p.m. and that four other young males, all of them teenagers were taken to a hospital, one in critical condition and the other three in serious condition. Carvalho was identified by the Honolulu Medical Examiners Office. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Brenham Police Department Nov 16, 2009
Central communications had 2,413 radio calls and 80 calls to the 911 emergency phone system during the 24-hour period ending at midnight Friday. Current Rating: 0 of 0 votes. (Brenham Banner, TX)
More of this story Nov 16, 2009
The priority groups include pregnant women; people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age; healthcare and emergency medical services personnel; children and young adults 6 months through 24 years of age; and people 25 through 64 years of age who have medical conditions (diabetes, heart trouble, etc. that place them at high risk for complications from any influenza. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
DC School Bus Destroyed, 2 Others Damaged By Fire Nov 16, 2009
Pete Piringer of D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services reported that the cause of the 11 a.m. fire was possibly mechanical in nature. He said about two dozen firefighters responded to the scene and the fire was quickly brought under control. (W-USA News, DC)
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Maui gets flood of H1N1 inquiries, trickle of vaccine Nov 15, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the priority group consists of: pregnant women; people who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months; health care and emergency medical services personnel; people 6 months through 24 years old (especially those with a higher risk for influenza-related complications) and people ages 25 to 64 who have certain medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. Mitchell said most patients... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Backcountry hero to receive governor's award Nov 14, 2009
Gregory Nappi, whose heroic efforts led to the rescue of a friend injured in the Alaska backcountry, is among the recipients of the Governor's Annual Awards for Emergency Medical Services, which were announced Friday at the State Emergency Medical Services Symposium in Anchorage ... Nappi will receive the Consumer/Citizen Award, one of several sponsored by the Alaska Council on Emergency Medical Services to be presented at the 34th Annual Governor's Alaska EMS Awards Banquet at the Egan... (Anchorage Daily News)
Girl, 14, rescued from fire may have headed to bedroom Nov 14, 2009
After he found the girl, Sameski put his face mask on her to provide oxygen, pulled her down the hallway, and then picked her up and carried her across the street, where he performed CPR. By the time Boston Emergency Medical Services crews arrived, the girl was breathing again. They re both good kids, Paul Richards said yesterday of the twins. (Boston Globe)
DOH announces H1N1 vaccine clinics for state Nov. 20-22 Nov 14, 2009
Healthcare providers and emergency medical services personnel. Individuals under 65 years of age with underlying health conditions, including asthma, diabetes, suppressed immune systems, heart disease, kidney disease, and neurocognitive and neuromuscular disorders. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Phones open Saturday for free H1N1 clinic Nov 14, 2009
Health care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious materials. Children and adolescents 5 to 18 years old who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications, such as: asthma; diabetes; immune-suppressed conditions from medications or HIV; heart, kidney, liver or blood disorders; or nerve and muscle system disorders that affect breathing or can increase risk for choking. (Albany Times Union)
Panel debates proposal to delay hiring life support technicians Nov 14, 2009
Jon Snyder, chairman of the rescue associations emergency medical services committee, said the committee voted in favor of a 45-day delay Nov. 2 after the commissioners deadlocked on the plan to hire the advanced life support technicians ... Jon Snyder, chairman of emergency medical services committee of the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, speaks at a public meeting held at Kepler Theater Thursday as County Commissioners Jim Kercheval, Kristin Aleshire, Bill Wivell and... (The Herald-Mail Online)
DA rules police action justified in August shooting; officers return to work Nov 14, 2009
Emergency medical services soon arrived, removed the operator of the vehicle, and began first aide. The suspect, identified as Alexander Nesom, 20, was transported to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. (Malden Observer, MA)
Firefighters pull girl from blaze Nov 13, 2009
By the time Boston Emergency Medical Services crews arrived, the girl was breathing again. The girl, whose name was not released, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where she was placed in a hyperbaric chamber for treatment of smoke inhalation, Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald said. (Boston Globe)
Brenham man, 38, sent to prison after third DWI Nov 13, 2009
He as also ordered to pay court costs, a 50 drug court program fee, 100 to an emergency medical services trauma fund and 140 restitution. In the only other case Wednesday, Jason Dartell Taylor, 20, of Burton was sentenced to three years in state prison for burglary of a habitation. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Seven taken to hospital because of gas odor at Waipahu Intermediate Nov 13, 2009
Three ambulances were sent to the school after 11 a.m. The patients include two students under the age of 13 and five adults, according to Emergency Medical Services spokesman Bryan Cheplic ... Three ambulances were sent to the school after 11 a.m. The patients include two students under the age of 13 and five adults, according to Emergency Medical Services spokesman Bryan Cheplic. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Moravia students vaccinated Nov 13, 2009
Persons at high risk for developing severe complications due to H1N1 flu are those who are pregnant; who live with or care for children younger than six months of age; who are emergency medical services personnel; and persons between the ages of six months to 24 years. For more information about H1N1, or any public health concerns, visit the Cayuga County Health and Human Services Web site at or call the flu hotline at 253-1157. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
H1N1 clinics to be held Nov 12, 2009
At this clinic, officials will only be giving the H1N1 vaccine to the following priority groups: * Pregnant women * People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age * Health care and emergency medical services personnel * Persons 6 months through 24 years of age * People from ages 25 through 64 years who have chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, metabolic disease such as diabetes, anemia and other blood disorders,... (Harlan Tribune, IA)
In a stew over flu: Officials try to tamp down fears over ongoing vaccine dearth Nov 12, 2009
Groups with priority to receive H1N1 vaccine include pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old, and people ages of 25 through 64 years of age who are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems. That designation is causing some confusion among older residents, said Public Health Nurse Rochelle... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Veterans Day Observances Around The Region Nov 12, 2009
Also: A Mass for veterans and members of the fire, police and emergency medical services will take place Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Freestone Avenue. If weather permits, the color guard from the American Legion and members of the Portland and Middletown fire and police departments will walk from the American Legion on Freestone Avenue to the church. (FOX61, CT)
Community mourns loss of EMS 'icon' Nov 12, 2009
His many awards included an Educator of the Year award in 2003 and the Deb Hart Award in 2008, both from the Midstate Regional Emergency Medical Services Council ... News of Lusby s death also spread to local law enforcement officials Wednesday as Edwards, the Emergency Medical Services Council and the Willowvale fire department posted announcements on their respective Web sites ... If I was at an accident or the scene of an emergency and Mal responded as the paramedic, I knew that the people in... (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
H1N1 clinic to be held for at-risk persons Nov 11, 2009
- Health care and emergency medical services personnel. - People age 6 months through 24 years of age. (Agri-View, WI)
Area counties schedule H1N1 clinics Nov 11, 2009
Priority groups are pregnant women; children and young adults ages 6 months through 24 years old; adults ages 25 through 64 with a chronic health condition or lowered immunity; household members and caregivers of children less than 6 months old; health care workers and emergency medical services providers with direct patient contact. Logan County Department of Public Health will offer seasonal influenza vaccine, beginning 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the health department, Lincoln. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Washington County Emergency Medical Services Nov 10, 2009
Responded to 20 medical emergencies. Made seven emergency out-of-county transfers, and two local non-emergency transfers. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Park County Sheriff Scott Steward explains to the county commissioners and local car dealers Tuesday why he purchased six new vehicles in New Jersey without seeking local bids. Nov 10, 2009
powell wrote on Nov 6, 2009 9:04 AM:" Why should Sheriff steward be "sorry" for the decision that he made? He purchased the vehicles through a Police Car Manufacturing company, not just a regular car dealership. Just like the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) portion of the hospitals go through an ambulance manufacturing company, not a car dealership to get ambulances. Because if he were to go through a regular car dearlership, you would have the cost of the vehicle, then you would have to spend... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
City man is killed in car crash Nov 10, 2009
Assisting at the scene was Brooks Emergency Medical Services, and Waupun Fire Department. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Flu activity so far is H1N1; vaccine coming soon Nov 10, 2009
Health care workers and emergency medical services personnel are also considered a priority group. This August, the New York state Health Department adopted a regulation requiring all health care workers across the state to be vaccinated for H1N1. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Cause of Pearl City house fire undetermined Nov 9, 2009
Both men were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by Emergency Medical Services personnel. The men refused to be taken to an emergency room for further assessment, Kealoha said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fort Hood fellowship mourns Nov 9, 2009
Sandra McCleney, 63, a dispatcher for Fort Hood Emergency Medical Services, was working at the post's emergency call center Thursday when panicked calls started pouring in. One caller, she recalled, yelled: "You've got to help us! He's shooting! He's killing people! You've got to help us!". (USA Today)
Health District Schedules H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Nov 9, 2009
Those groups include pregnant women, health care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct patient contact, children and young adults between the ages of 6 months to 24-years-old and children 18-years-old and under who have underlying medical conditions. "We anticipate there will be a high demand for the injectable vaccine at this weekend's clinics and so we are again urging those in the priority groups who can take the intranasal vaccine to do so. This will help to ensure we have... (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Man stabbed during Waikiki robbery Nov 9, 2009
Emergency Medical Services personnel took the man to a trauma hospital following the 4:30 a.m. incident on Kaiulani Avenue, said Bryan Cheplic, Emergency Services Department spokesman. Police said that the man was found seated at a table in Burger King bleeding after being confronted by an unknown man who stabbed him. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police captain position added to roster Nov 7, 2009
Emergency medical services will also be provided to the city of Fruitland. Approved unanimously the final reading of the mall rezoning agreement, requesting the land near Muscatine Mall to be rezoned from C-1, commercial neighborhood and general commercial, to S-1, special development district. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Firefighters get into sanitation business Nov 7, 2009
Rather than wiping surfaces down by hand, Russ Rafferty, city division chief for emergency medical services, said the Zimek machine is rolled into a room to distribute a mist that reaches in and around all surfaces where air circulates. The amount of mist depends on the cubic footage of the room and the process could take as little as 10 minutes. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Pecos County voters in favor of 7 of 11 amendments Nov 6, 2009
It limits elected members of emergency medical services district boards to no longer than four-year terms. Pecos County voters also voted to approve Proposition 11 by a margin of 79. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
County has 1st H1N1 flu death Nov 6, 2009
Those eligible for the vaccine include pregnant women; persons who live with or provide care for children aged less than 6 months such as parents and siblings of infants and day care providers; health care and emergency medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients or infectious material; children ages 6 months through 4 years; and children and adolescents aged 5 to 18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Patience urged for Hawaii's flu vaccine Nov 6, 2009
Health care and emergency medical services personnel. Children and young adults 6 months through 24 years of age. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Man burned in apparent meth lab fire Nov 6, 2009
Huntsville Emergency Medical Services responded to a call around 2:30 a.m. Thursday where a man was transported to Huntsville Hospital for burns following a fire in a shed. HEMSI chief operations officer Don Webster said 30-year-old Bo R. Bass was burned on his hands and arms. (WSJA.com, AL)
Washoe health officials offer additional H1N1 clinics Nov 5, 2009
Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel because infections among healthcare workers have been reported and this can be a potential source of infection for vulnerable patients. Also, increased absenteeism in this population could reduce healthcare system capacity. (KRNV.com, NV)
Upper Kittitas County election races have winners Nov 5, 2009
Upper Kittitas County Hospital District 2 sought to renew a six-year emergency medical services levy amounting to 25 cents per 1,000 in assessed valuation of property in the district. The previous six-year levy expires Dec. 31. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Fire Log, Oct. 26-Nov. 1 Nov 5, 2009
5:20 p.m. Engine 1 responded to a request for emergency medical services at 13 River St. ... 10:53 p.m. Engine 1 was dispatched to 16 River St. to assist an emergency medical services call. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Tricare makes H1N1 immunizations easy for all beneficiaries Nov 5, 2009
These include: * Pregnant women; * People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months; * Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel; * Everyone between the ages of 6 months and 24 years; * People ages 25 through 64 with chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems; and * Older people with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma or HIV. For more information on H1N1 and other seasonal flu conditions, beneficiaries should contact their primary care manager or visit... (The Dolphin, CT)
Norwood millage requests fail Nov 5, 2009
Also on Norwood's ballot was a fire and emergency medical services (EMS) levy of an additional. 3 mill to help cover the rising costs of fire and emergency services in the region. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
H1N1 clinic scheduled for pregnant women Nov 5, 2009
Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age because younger infants are at higher risk of influenza-related complications and cannot be vaccinated; Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel. All people from 6 months through 24 years of age. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Energized, the mayor wants to take more risks Nov 5, 2009
Menino said he also wants to combine the emergency dispatch center used by the Police Department and Emergency Medical Services with the one the Fire Department uses. The proposal is likely to generate resistance from unions because it could result in fewer jobs, but Menino said it could save money and increase efficiency. (Boston Globe)
Logan Co. increases number of people eligible to receive H1N1 vaccine Nov 4, 2009
Others eligible to receive the vaccine in Logan County include pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months old, health care and emergency medical services personnel, and children and young people ages 6 months through 24 years old. Eligible people may receive the vaccine at clinics at the health department in Lincoln from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday until the vaccine supply is gone. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Brenham Police Department Nov 4, 2009
There were 2,255 radio transmissions on the central communications system and 86 calls on the 911 emergency telephone system during the same period. Officer Miguel Tejeda wrote in his report that he observed the driver of an older model Chevrolet pickup committing numerous driving violations at about 11:45 p.m. Monday in the 1700 block of East Alamo Street. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Caswell County Health Department offers information on seasonal flu, H1N1 Nov 4, 2009
g., parents, siblings, and day care providers), health care and emergency medical services personnel, people 6 months through 24 years of age, and, people 25 years through 64 years of age who have certain medical conditions (asthma, diabetes, immunocompromised, etc. that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
GUEST COLUMN: Swine flu and seniors Nov 4, 2009
Because seniors are not considered in the highest risk group for swine flu, the CDC has recommended that the people who should be vaccinated first are: pregnant women; people who live with or care for children younger than six months of age; health care and emergency medical services personnel; persons between the ages of six months through 24 years of age; and people from ages 25 through 64 years who are at higher risk for swine flu because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune... (Easton Journal, MA)
More H1N1 vaccine clinics set Nov 4, 2009
Because initial supplies are limited, the first shipments of the H1N1 flu vaccine will be used to vaccinate people in priority groups such as pregnant women, caregivers of children younger than 6 months of age, health care and emergency medical services personnel, people from 6 months to 24 years of age and persons aged 25 through 64 with health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications. The public should be aware that there may be wait times at the vaccination clinic sites... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
County Council to discuss parkland acquisition Nov 3, 2009
Elected officials will also discuss revisions to the county's Emergency Medical Services Ordinance. The ordinance governs the application process and standards for local municipalities that provide emergency medical response. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
CASD students start receiving H1N1 vaccine Nov 3, 2009
The state said priority groups for receiving the H1N1 vaccination include pregnant women; persons six months to 24 years old; health care providers and emergency medical services personnel; parents, household members or caregivers of children under six months; and those under 65 with certain underlying medical conditions. Your View - Comment on this Story. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Jumping on the bandwagon Nov 3, 2009
Michigan Emergency Medical Services (Lower Peninsula Areas). Murray State University (Southwest Kentucky). (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Heat Sends Some Marchers To Hospital for Exhaustion Nov 1, 2009
Lewis praised the fire department and Polk Emergency Medical Services personnel for their care in treating multiple patients. Schaill said seven ambulances responded to Summerlin Academy and two to the Civic Center. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Tarpey emergency calls shift to county Oct 31, 2009
Earlier this year, the city signed a one-year agreement with the Fresno County Emergency Medical Services Department as a trial run to examine whether the county agency could provide better service than the city's existing fire dispatch system. Local briefs: Visalia police conduct DUI checkpoint tonight. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
