Jun 12, 2020 | Medical News
Few work environments are free from hazards. While there is generally someone in every company whose focus is to keep tabs on things that can cause harm to employees, clients, and even innocent bystanders, it’s everyone’s responsibility to be mindful of safety in the...
May 14, 2020 | Emergency Response, EMS Responders, Medical News
Much has been said and written regarding the global pandemic known as COVID-19 which started in China in December 2019. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the virus outbreak to be a public health emergency of international concern, followed by...
Apr 27, 2020 | Medical News, Patient Tips
The temperatures are starting to rise across the nation. No matter where you live, you are probably getting a bit excited about spending some more time in the great outdoors over the coming months. Even if you’re staying close to home, it’s important to consider how...
Mar 25, 2020 | Medical News
When you think of the consequences of a stroke, you may not consider heart issues. But, recent studies suggest that heart problems and stoke could go hand in hand. Specifically, the risk of cardiac problems increases significantly in patients just after a stroke,...
Dec 9, 2019 | Medical News, Patient Tips
The use of e-cigarettes (aka vaping) has seen a dramatic rise in popularity, especially among teenagers. Although age restrictions mean that it’s illegal to sell e-cigarettes to anyone under 21 (18 or 19 in some states), such bans aren’t working to...
Sep 10, 2019 | Emergency Response, EMS Responders, In Medical News, Medical News
First responders may soon have more tools to dispatch and react to emergency calls. For the past 18 months, the Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch has been pilot testing a new EMS dispatch system to expand the resources and tools available to respond to...
