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New Comic Book, “The Vitals: True EMS Stories,” Features Stories of EMS Providers Serving the Community Through the Worst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

In 2020, the Pittsburgh winter felt darker and colder than most. The COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak, and hospitals ...

Supportive Care for Patients on Ventilators
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Supportive Care for Patients on Ventilators

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Henry Johnson

Ventilators are life-saving devices, but their use can be distressing to people. Our guide provides methods for improving supportive care for these patients.

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Minutes Matter: City of Pittsburgh and UPMC Announce Partnership to Educate and Empower Community in Emergencies

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

In an emergency, minutes matter. From calling 911, to knowing how to perform chest compressions or how to use a ...

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Can Emergency Management Training Help Healthcare Workers?

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

A career in healthcare invariably means working in fast-paced and sometimes chaotic situations. While first responders and Emergency Room personnel ...

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How to Become an Emergency Medical Technician

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

If you spend a lot of time wishing your regular nine to five job could be more exciting, it may ...

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Fitch & Associates Congratulate 47 New Graduates of the Spring Ambulance Service Manager Program

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Fitch & Associates recently recognized and congratulated the newest class of 47 graduates of the 2019 Spring Ambulance Service Manager ...

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Avoid Ambulance Dispatch Delays

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Delays in EMS ambulance dispatch disrupt the entire EMS patient care process.  What begins as a non-issue can easily expand ...