Since the late 90s, drug overdoses have spread like a virus. As a result, helping people who struggle with drug abuse is a complicated issue. However, post overdose response teams (PORT) seek
Learn MoreEMS is the eyes and ears of the community. Modern medicine recognizes the positive impact EMS community paramedicine programs have on public health. Long ago, funeral homes operated ambulances. The good-hearted funeral directors
Learn MoreThere are a significant number of 911 calls throughout the United States that could be handled by someone other than law enforcement. When there’s no significant threat to public safety and a
Learn MoreHave you been wondering about mobile integrated healthcare-community paramedicine? This article breaks down the function of these cutting-edge programs. Mobile integrated healthcare (MIH) and community paramedicine (CP) strive to balance an unstable
Learn MoreWhile many communities have started implementing co-response programs, they’re still few and far between in the real world. With these programs, people can be diverted away from the criminal justice system and
Learn MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to a startling rise in mental health emergencies. EMS agencies and paramedics are questioning where they fit in the mental health response. Should EMS response to mental
Learn MoreCIT International released a fascinating paper on July 6th, 2021, on the co-responder model. However, before addressing the paper, it is essential to understand what CIT is what they stand for and
Learn MoreMillions of Americans suffer from mental health issues. However, research suggests that only half of those individuals receive any mental health treatment. It is estimated that nearly twenty percent of Americans are in some mental
Learn MoreIs your EMS agency considering implementing a community paramedicine program? Then, you are in the right place. Below, we delve into the pros and cons of a community paramedicine program. What is
Learn MoreAccording to The National Institute Of Health, more than 70,000 people in the United States died from a drug-involved overdose in 2019. In addition, approximately 95,000 people in the United States die from alcohol-related
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