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When you are at home and the telltale signs of a heart attack or stroke happen—maybe it’s a serious spill from a bicycle or a ladder while cleaning the gutters—at some point, you could be one of the 60 million EMS calls generated in the United States each year....
Imagine you’re on a ladder taking down Christmas lights, cleaning the gutters or doing routine house maintenance when it happens. You wake up in pain and have strange sensations in both of your legs. Your spouse has called the local ambulance company but because of the height of the...
An air ambulance is a specialized airplane or helicopter that transports sick or injured individuals to the hospital quickly. It is equipped with medical equipment and staffed by highly trained medical crews to assist patients during the flight. Air ambulances are utilized when ground ambulances are too slow or...
Rural areas in the United States are home to about 14% to 19% (1) of the population, which means millions of people live outside big cities. Distance, lack of modern medical facilities (especially specialty hospitals and trauma centers), insurance coverage and transportation barriers make access to preventative and emergency...
When people hear about the price of an air medical transport cost, it’s common to experience sticker shock. A single air ambulance call can cost as much as a luxury vacation—or more. But why are these flights so expensive, and what actually goes into the bill? Let’s break it...
Patient experience in healthcare has been a hot topic for the past 20 years. Studies show that when patients are happier with their care, they tend to have better health outcomes, follow treatment plans better, and have lower mortality and morbidity rates. * Having rapid access to appropriate medical...
Finding the perfect gift for a family that seems to have it all can feel nearly impossible. They already own the latest gadgets, their home is beautifully decorated, and their closets are overflowing. So, what do you give to people who have just about everything? The answer lies in...
Across the country, emergency medical professionals are trained to respond at a moment’s notice®. But sometimes circumstances make a difficult situation even more challenging — especially when severe weather, distance or road conditions limit critical access to care. That’s exactly what happened during a recent call in western Illinois,...
Hiking is a favorite American pastime. From sandy beachside dunes, higher elevation climbs or peaceful forests, you’ll find hikers on the trail year-round. For experienced hikers, injuries are expected. The more time spent on treks teaches that the simplest misstep can result in a sprain or a trip-and-fall when...
When Time is a Factor Imagine you’re a rancher in South Dakota or another state where hospitals are often a great distance from small towns or large ranches. You are working the back 30 acres of your land. The day is drawing to a close and it has been...
