Latest Emergency medical responders Stories
SILVER SPRING, Md., July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Furthering their efforts to provide support to pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has entered into a partnership with MedicAlert Foundation that will offer PHA members a discount on MedicAlert membership. By joining MedicAlert, PHA members will benefit from MedicAlert's unique, live 24/7 emergency response/family notification services should an emergency arise. Additionally, PHA...
A new product has emerged that utilizes smartphone technology to help first responders get on the spot access to a victim's allergies, medications and basic medical information within seconds. Palm Coast, FL (PRWEB) July 25, 2011 With more than two million serious Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) each year, ADRs account for approximately 100,000 deaths annually. Researchers concluded that ADRs are now the fourth leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease, cancer and...
(Ivanhoe Newswire)--Emergency medical situations are common in Africa, but has proper training been mandated in order to provide the best care? Authors of a recent study reported that, in sub-Saharan Africa, 41 percent of all deaths and 39 percent of the morbidity burden can be addressed if prompt and adequate emergency care is provided. A new set of guidelines have recently been set increasing the chance of survival rates.A new set of evidence-based guidelines address how basic first...
"Military Medic to Paramedic" plan will accelerate path to licensed paramedic and nursing degrees LANSING, Mich., July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Lansing Community College - after two years of planning - is set to launch a unique medical program that will give a well-earned boost to men and women who served as military medics. Previously denied classroom credit for their prior medical training, this special group of veterans will now be credited for their efforts as they pursue...
CHICAGO, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MedicAlert Foundation and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) launched their joint effort today at the 2011 NAMI national convention to provide emergency medical information and identification services to the mental health community. In an effort to encourage safety and peace of mind, NAMI will publicize MedicAlert's live 24/7 emergency response/family notification services and Emergency Medical Information Record (EMIR) to its...
MedicAlert Foundation and Children's Hospital Central California Form Alliance MADERA, Calif., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After years of independently serving children and families, two key organizations - MedicAlert Foundation and Children's Hospital Central California (Children's) - have partnered to provide emergency medical information and identification services to children in the Central Valley. In an effort to improve health outcomes for young patients, as well as...
Red Cross Teams Up with Dr. Oz and Sharecare to Launch Lifesaving App WASHINGTON, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Just in time for the busy summer season, a new smartphone app launched today by the American Red Cross, Dr. Mehmet Oz and the medical website Sharecare makes it even easier for the average person to help in an emergency. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090108/RedCrossLOGO) The "S.O.S. by the American Red Cross" is a free app that provides real-time emergency...
National EMS Week heroes lay it on the line each and every day, and in support Action Training Systems has launched a 25-title Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) series. The series follows the national NEMSES standard and trains emergency medical responders in life-saving skills that are critical to the well-being of the loved ones in our communities. Poulsbo, WA (PRWEB) April 27, 2011 National EMS Week will be honored by Action Training Systems and other EMS supporters during this year's...
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,...
