Apr 15, 2019 | Medical News
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure and are at risk for heart attacks and stroke, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). An estimated 100 million U.S. adults are at increased risk, according to the latest statistics released by AHA. “With...
Mar 26, 2019 | EMS Responders, Medical News
Fentanyl is so potent that a few milligrams may be lethal. The question experts are asking is “could it become a weapon of mass destruction in an attack on the United States?” Fentanyl is considered the most dangerous drug that has led to a public health...
Feb 28, 2019 | Emergency Response, Medical News, Patient Tips
Did you know there are songs that can help save a life? If you have listened to “Stayin Alive” by the Bee Gees, “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga, “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats or “Crazy in Love’ by Beyonce you know these songs have a perfect beat for doing CPR. Spotify...
Jan 30, 2019 | Emergency Response, Medical News
Getting the right care right away makes all the difference in survival rates for stroke victims and their quality of life. Stroke used to rank fourth leading cause of U.S. death but now is the fifth. The good news about higher survival rates nationwide is due to...
Jan 9, 2019 | Ambulance Services, Long Distance Transport, Medical News, Medicare
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have extended prior authorization for repetitive non-emergent transports through December 1, 2019 to eight states and Washington DC. The agency recently issued a notice about the extension of the prior...
Dec 26, 2018 | Medical News
Almost 125,000 senior citizens were admitted to the hospital in 2015 as a result of opioid-related complications, a leading health concern for older Americans. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released a report recently highlighting the struggles...
