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EMS agencies, fire departments, and other businesses continue to embrace Aladtec's online employee scheduling and workforce management systems. In the first quarter of 2011, Aladtec helped 51 new customers transition to their EMS Manager, FIRE Manager, or Zanager subscription based employee scheduling system. Hudson, WI (PRWEB) April 20, 2011 Aladtec Inc., a leader in online employee scheduling solutions, is proud to welcome 51 new EMS Manager, FIRE Manager, and Zanager customers:...
RICHMOND, Va., April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA) and Bon Secours Virginia Health System, in partnership with Motorcycle Virginia, Inc., today launched a new program designed to save the lives of injured motorcyclists. The program provides free identification data cards that will help first responders provide rapid and accurate medical assistance to riders involved in accidents. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110414/PH82953 ) The data cards,...
Emergency Medicine Patient Safety Foundation Brings Together Leaders in Patient Safety and Emergency Medicine FOLSOM, Calif., March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Emergency Medicine Patient Safety Foundation (EMPSF) today announced that they will be hosting a summit on patient safety in emergency care in Las Vegas, NV, on May 5-6, 2011. The meeting, Patient Safety in Emergency Care: Excellence in Outcomes, (Twitter hashtag #empsfmtg1) will bring together key emergency medicine and...
BETHESDA, Md., March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, one of the nation's most advanced and best-trained rescue squads, were honored in graduation ceremonies at the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Training Academy on March 11. Nine Rescue Squad volunteers were recognized for completing training programs to become emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and firefighters. Rescue Squad Volunteer Carl Cowan completed 982 hours of classwork...
SAN FRANCISCO, March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today issued the following statement in advance of the second day of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearings: In the months since the San Bruno accident, PG&E has taken steps to significantly enhance our public safety partnerships in support of natural gas pipeline safety. PG&E is continuously working to further empower its customers, public officials and first responders with the...
One Touch Can Expedite Dispatch of Medical Helicopter, Among Other Unique Features PITTSBURGH, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The revolution of smart phone technology has literally put the world in the palm of one's hand. With a swift touch of the finger, smart phone users can access just about anything or anyone in the blink of an eye. But can the technology help save lives? Emergency medical specialists at the West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) in Pittsburgh think it...
MANHASSET, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuesday's Children is pleased to announce that three new staff members have joined Tuesday's Children's First Responder Alliance, a program for 9/11 Responders and their families. In October 2010, Tuesday's Children was again the recipient of a year long Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) grant made possible by U.S. Representative Peter King. This grant award in the amount of $750,000, has expanded Tuesday's...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the MedicAlert Foundation have announced the establishment of a new awards program to recognize fire departments from across the country for outstanding achievements in EMS services. The Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards Program will honor volunteer, career and combination departments that have established innovative and highly effective best practices in emergency medical...
MARLTON, N.J., Jan. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Virtua filed a motion today with the New Jersey Superior Court to preserve the integrity of the state's emergency air medical system. The system, available around the clock, stabilizes and transports severely ill and injured trauma victims by helicopter to the nearest appropriate hospital. In its court action, Virtua contends that the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) permitted the addition of an Emergency Air Medical...
LOWELL, Mass., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Saints Medical Center, a leading non-profit healthcare facility in the Greater Lowell area, is pleased to announce it has entered into a multi-faceted agreement with ZOLL Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: ZOLL) of Chelmsford, Mass., a leader in comprehensive hospital and EMS resuscitation solutions. This agreement includes the Saints-based EMS service working with ZOLL to collaborate on and test new product concepts and technology concepts. Recently...
