Paramedics

Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 22, 2024

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 WVPB Staff, Nov. 06, 2023

Issues With Weedkiller Round Up And W.Va.’s EMT Shortage Is Improving, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the dire shortage of EMT’s and paramedics across West Virginia is now trending in a positive direction. Randy Yohe spoke with Jody Ratliff, director of the State Office of Emergency Medical Services, on meeting the challenges facing those who come to our aid.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe, Nov. 02, 2023

First Responders Form Grassroots Mental Health Support Service

Faced with mounting suicides and PTSD rates, some West Virginia first responders struggling with job-related mental health issues are taking matters into their own hands.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, May. 23, 2023

First Responders’ Mental Health Needs And Reintroducing Chestnut Trees, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, May is mental health awareness month. Randy Yohe speaks with state Emergency Medical Director Jody Ratliff on what’s being done to relieve the mental anguish first responders face on the job.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe, Jan. 06, 2023

Stemming The EMT Mental Health Crisis With Communication

With statewide Emergency Medical Service worker numbers still down a third, there’s plenty of overtime for those often making life and death ambulance runs. With all that OT, there’s overwhelming stress — and a dire need for more mental health support.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jun. 03, 2022