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Woman charged with arson after allegedly setting fire inside Iowa ERWednesday November 20th, 2024

After the woman was arrested for starting a fire at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, she attempted to ignite another fire while in the back of a Davenport police cruiser
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'The Shift That Never Ended': FBI documentary explores resilience and support for first respondersWednesday November 20th, 2024

Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
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Watch: Ky. paramedic recalls 8-hour construction site rescueWednesday November 20th, 2024

Louisville firefighters managed to uncover the worker’s arm and head, creating just enough space for Paramedic Nate Witek to place what he called the best IV of his career
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Trump taps Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary; Dr. Oz for Medicaid and Medicare Services roleWednesday November 20th, 2024

During the campaign, Kennedy said President-elect Donald Trump had asked him to “reorganize” agencies including the CDC, the National Institutes of Health and the FDA
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Trump picks Dr. Oz for Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services roleWednesday November 20th, 2024

If confirmed by the Senate to lead CMS, Dr. Mehmet Oz would oversee Medicare, Medicaid, children’s health insurance and the Affordable Care Act
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Trump taps Dr. Oz for Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services roleWednesday November 20th, 2024

If confirmed by the Senate to lead CMS, Dr. Mehmet Oz would oversee Medicare, Medicaid, children’s health insurance and the Affordable Care Act
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Boston woman accused of stabbing EMT will not get early mental health evaluation, judge rulesWednesday November 20th, 2024

During a 2019 wellness check transport, the woman allegedly stabbed an EMT seven times and pepper-sprayed an EMT driving the ambulance when he stopped the rig
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Family of security guard killed in Ore. hospital shooting file $35M lawsuitTuesday November 19th, 2024

The lawsuit argues that Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center failed to enforce violence and weapons policies despite staff complaints about earlier threats
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Ore. county officials approve EMS changes including peer review of patient care dataTuesday November 19th, 2024

Clatsop County officials, working with Medix and fire districts, signed off on a plan to review EMS performance in several areas
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Ala. county on the verge of losing its only ambulanceTuesday November 19th, 2024

Pickens County Ambulance Service dropped to one ambulance in October due to a lack of funding
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