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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Ambulance Whole Blood Transfusions Save 16 Lives First Year

A program providing comprehensive life-saving care in West Virginia’s ambulances is expanding to more counties.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

State Officials Announce New Protocols For EMS

A new state protocol allows emergency medical services to render aid at home in eligible cases, reducing emergency room crowding.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Whole Blood Transfusions In Ambulances Could Save Lives In Two W.Va. Counties

More life-saving methods are available on ambulances in two West Virginia counties.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe,

W.VA. Lawmakers Learn of Challenges Facing EMS Squads

The disappearance of federal grants, decreases in volunteerism and the soaring cost of medical equipment have many EMS squads vastly under supported.

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Government Randy Yohe,

State EMS Director Addresses Hiring Challenges, Explains Future Goals

Randy Yohe spoke with state Emergency Medical Director Jody Ratliff on all that’s being done now - and planned for the future - to keep local EMT departments fully staffed.

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