Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEmergency Medical Services Staffing Continuing Positive Turnaround
Ratliff said local EMS squads are excited about the ability to bill insurance patients for emergency care that doesn't include transports. The legislature passed that law in the general session earlier this year.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhole 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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New Laws Benefit Some EMS Issues, Ignore Budget Requests
Several new state laws are meant to help the state’s understaffed Emergency Medical Services. But maintaining statewide EMS operations remains a challenge.
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