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When in doubt, pull right, says B.C. paramedics
Trail Daily Times
A few weeks ago, I was driving down Highway 15 in Cloverdale when I saw an ambulance quickly approaching on the other side of the road. Most drivers pulled over to the curb on their right and stopped. A motorcyclist, on the other hand, pulled over to the divider on the left and stopped. Read More
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Parkland Ambulance paramedics respond to 220 incidents over the weekend
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Parkland Ambulance Paramedics are reminding everyone to travel safe, as the Thanksgiving long weekend is approaching. A release from the group states that you are more likely to be involved in a vehicle collision on a long weekend due to extra traffic and everyone who could be in a hurry to get to their destination. Read More
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Paramedics see increase in calls district-wide
Timmins News
The Cochrane District EMS has seen a progressive increase in call volumes across the district since 2018, according to data. Timmins and Cochrane are the areas most impacted, said Jean Carriere, the chief paramedic for the Cochrane District EMS, of the data presented at the Sept. 21 Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) meeting. Read More
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More mental health support is coming to first responders in Thunder Bay
CBC News
Boots on the Ground runs a peer support line for emergency responders throughout Ontario. The organization is celebrating two milestones in Thunder Bay: they now have enough volunteers to build a local team to do peer-to-peer debriefings, and a therapy dog for when first responders need mental health support. Read More
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Community paramedic concerns
Global News
Getting to and from medical appointments can be a major hurdle for rural Manitoba seniors. And now a Beausejour-area family is sharing their struggles of getting to and from cancer treatments. Read More
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Update: Missing medications recovered
Winnipeg Sun
The medical response bag that the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service had reported stolen has been located. "We thank the resident who found the bag and connected with us to ensure its return," WFPS officials said in a release recently. Read More
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Big jump in 911 calls for falls
Quinte News
Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services has noted a significant increase in non-urgent 911 calls concerning falls, particularly among seniors. This has prompted the Emergency Services to make an application for some special funding. Read More
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ICYM — Watrous welcomes new emergency medical services base
Discover Humboldt
Paramedics in central Saskatchewan have a new place to call home. A release from the Saskatchewan Health Authority states that on the south-east corner of the Watrous District Health Complex, a new Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) emergency medical services (EMS) base has been constructed after nearly a year of planning, hard work and community support. Read More
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