Automated CPR device helps medics, patients
McDuffie Mirror Sat, 30 Jun 2012 21:17 PM PDT
A new technology gives area medics a helping hand in performing potentially lifesaving CPR. Gold Cross Emergency Medical Service recently purchased the LUCAS 2 automated chest compression systems for ambulances in Columbia, Richmond and Burke counties. When a patient goes into cardiac arrest, CPR provides the steady circulation needed to supply oxygen to the heart and brain. But CPR often proves ... |
Thousands of Illinoisans to be affected by Medicaid cuts
The State Journal-Register Sat, 30 Jun 2012 21:14 PM PDT
Beginning today, Larry Bonner must make sure he gets prior approval from the state to continue receiving the prescription drugs he needs for chronic pain, asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart problems and mental illness. |
Utica police respond to two bath salts cases
WKTV Utica Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:31 PM PDT
UTICA, N.Y.(WKTV) Utica police responded to a home on Stephens Dr. in North Utica Friday night after a 20 year old man called 911, claiming he was having a heart attack from using bath salts. |
3 ways to break out this weekend
Reno Gazette-Journal Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:23 PM PDT
On Saturday, join in the semi-annual homeless event at the Community Assistance Center, 335 Record St. Heart for the Hungry hosts a barbecue for the homeless beginning about 11 a.m. and We Care Volunteers give away haircuts and toiletries for the homeless from noon to 4 p.m. Occupy Reno volunteers take over for the serving shift beginning about 2 p.m. Volunteers â€" hair stylists and others â€" and ... |
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