Paramedics
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Long ambulance wait times an indication of bigger health care problem: Nova Scotia physicianVery few hospitals in Nova Scotia are meeting the standard 30-minute ambulance patient offload standard but new measures and protocol are being implemented.NewsApr 1
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Halifax woman blames slow ambulance response in death of husbandAnne MacPhee says the situation is unacceptable and the province has to do more to bolster the ambulance system.CanadaMar 31
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Paramedics, care providers give in-home vaccinations to homebound Ontario seniors"Everybody that comes into that room that sits down at my table to get the vaccination is extremely pleased," the community paramedic said in a recent interview.HealthMar 31
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Union representing Winnipeg paramedics wants out of joint workplace with firefighters"Let's address the problems, let's get them solved, get resolved, and let's move forward."CanadaMar 14
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Saskatoon residents surprised by ambulance billsResidents say they're thankful paramedics treated them for carbon monoxide poisoning on Jan. 14, but were surprised to learn the bills were so expensive.CanadaMar 10
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Ontario provides $3.25M to expand Haliburton County community paramedicine long-term care programThe expanded program will provide seniors with additional supports to remain in their own homes while they wait for a long-term care space.HealthMar 9
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Winnipeg paramedics asked to double up on masks: internal memoAccording to an internal memo obtained by Global News, WFPS fire chief John Lane says all members are now required to wear an extra face mask under their non-medical cloth masks.HealthMar 5
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‘It’s dire’: B.C. paramedic says burnout, abuse has brought profession to breaking point"I'm fairly certain 100 per cent of us have through about quitting or going another direction within the health service," the paramedic told Global News.HealthMar 4
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Body found in South Saskatchewan River late Saturday morning: policeOfficers say a caller reported a person-in-distress near the CP Train Bridge just before noon on Saturday.CanadaFeb 27
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New life-saving equipment en route for North Okanagan, Lake Country paramedicsNew life-saving equipment will soon be available for paramedics to use in the North Okanagan and Lake Country.HealthFeb 25
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