Articles for Tag: "EMS"

Here’s how to avoid getting sick from the heat  Featured
Here’s how to avoid getting sick from the heat
5 simple tips to keep you and your family out of the emergency room.
Ask a Doc: If I call 911, can I request which hospital I want to be taken to? 
Ask a Doc: If I call 911, can I request which hospital I want to be taken to?
An expert in EMS explains what you should know about this common inquiry.
Could an app help heart attack victims? 
Could an app help heart attack victims?
The rise in popularity of emergency apps can help victims and bystanders respond more proactively.
How do neighborhood bars affect ambulance calls? 
How do neighborhood bars affect ambulance calls?
A new study suggests that a high density of bars and restaurants that serve alcohol could lead to indirect health costs.
How clutter messes with your health  Featured
How clutter messes with your health
Messiness can affect your psychological state and your safety, experts say.
Community medicine’s “front line” 
Community medicine’s “front line”
In recognition of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, we recognize these real-life heroes.