Media Source Contributor Rachel Garcia
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It takes a village to update Arizona’s ambulance rulesWe are currently working on updating Arizona’s ambulance rules to align with House Bill 2609 and new statutory requirements that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. These new requirements create standard principles…
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Roadway safety is no accident – May is Trauma Awareness MonthThe theme of this year’s National Trauma Awareness Month (observed annually in May) is Roadway Safety is No Accident. The Arizona Department of Health Services’ Bureau of EMS and Trauma System and the…
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Taking the family to play in the snow? These tips will make sledding saferAn abundance of snow no doubt has many Arizonans planning trips to the high country. If your family fun will include sledding, please take along some advice to play safely. The Arizona State Trauma…
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Learning hands-only CPR can help you save someone who suffers sudden cardiac arrestAmericans were stunned when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a Monday Night Football game with sudden cardiac arrest. The actions taken to save his life illustrate the value of rapid…
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Naloxone Leave Behind program helps first responders save livesA program administered by ADHS helps Arizona emergency responders save lives by providing lifesaving naloxone to administer or leave behind when responding to opioid overdoses. State law permits EMS agencies…
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Watching 911 calls helps ADHS track health trendsLast week in Arizona there were nearly 18,000 emergency calls to 911 reported through the Arizona Prehospital Information and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Registry System (AZ-PIERS). That included 1,271…
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Crash Responder Safety Week: Move Over, slow down when you see flashing lightsYou might associate Crash Responder Safety Week more with our colleagues at the Arizona Department of Public Safety and Arizona Department of Transportation. But it’s special to ADHS as well because of our role…
