Kentucky EMS News & Announcements Archive Index January - March 2006

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Hopkinsville-Christian County Ambulance recognized (3.31.06)
Rep. Ron Lewis to support Medicare reimbursement at actual cost (3.29.06)
Hardin dissolves volunteer fire department (News Enterprise 3.29.06)
Air Evac Lifeteam opens base in Bowling Green (3.29.06)
David Williams retires from KBEMS (3.29.06)
Spaulding University announces new EMS Program (WHAS 3.28.06)
Vandals shoot out Indiana hospital's medical helicopter window (The Republic 3.27.06)
KBEMS slated to be placed under KCTCS (3.24.06)
911 calls not answered as operators take breaks together, study shows (CNN 3.24.06)
Why hasn't bird flu spread among people? (CNN 3.23.06)
FEMA EMS and fire grant opportunity (3.21.06)
No money in budget for Louisville radio fix (Louisville Courier Journal 3.20.06)
'Heart attack' symptoms in infant puzzle doctors (The Gleaner 3.19.06)
Crane advisory for Western Baptist (3.17.06)
Nelson County approves central dispatch (Kentucky Standard 3.17.06
Former EMT gets prison term for fatal defibrillator prank (WAVE 3.16.06)
UK says blood substitute is safe (Louisville Courier Journal 3.15.06)
Compromise malpractice plan offered (Lexington Herald Leader 3.14.06)
24 counties have only basic 911 service (Lexington Herald Leader 3.13.06)
Trauma System bill lingers (3.10.06)
Special investigation report on EMS aviation operations (NTSB 3.10.06)
New Orleans hospital operator has checkered past (CNN 3.8.06)
Funeral arrangements for Mark Harrison's father (3.8.06)
Progress, headaches marked first year of Louisville EMS merger (Louisville Courier Journal 3.7.06)
Florence training its new paramedics (Kentucky Post 3.4.06)
Firefighters training for urban rescue squad (Louisville Courier Journal 3.4.06)
Erlanger and Point Pleasant Fire/EMS districts seek national accreditation (Cincinnati Enquirer 3.3.06)
Mine rescuers from Sago and Aracoma have not been interviewed (Lexington Herald Leader 3.3.06)
Western Kentucky hospital stopping baby deliveries (Lexington Herald Leader 3.3.06)
Winchester Fire/EMS staff votes to unionize (Winchester Sun 3.2.06)
CTCR director recovering after heart surgery (Central Kentucky News Journal 3.2.06)
Video shows Bush warned before Katrina hit (The Gleaner 3.2.06)
Proposal on medical malpractice fails in Senate (Lexington Herald Leader 3.2.06)
Ethicists want fake blood study stopped (CNN 3.2.06)
Are you ready to retire? Most aren't (CNN 3.1.06)
Elizabethtown firefighter's heroic efforts overshadowed by past sex crimes (WAVE 3.1.06)
Hospital planned for Jessamine (Lexington Herald Leader 3.1.06)
EMSEK Spring Conference brochure (3.1.06)
Sparta's former fire chief could avoid jail time (Kentucky Post 2.28.06)
State Trauma System Conference planned (2.28.06)
New Sadieville fire station discussion has tempers flaring (Georgetown News Graphic 2.26.06)
Nelson central dispatch one step closer to reality (Kentucky Standard 2.24.06)
KAEMT presents 'Spring Fling Education Conference' (2.24.06)
NREMT to include revised AHA guidelines on exams (NREMT 2.23.06)
White House releases Katrina report (CNN 2.23.06)
Shelby EMS chief offers 'Vision 2006' (Sentinel News 2.22.06)
Bill would provide job protection for injured volunteer rescuers (Louisville Courier Journal 2.22.06)
Yellow Ambulance rolls out first bariatric ambulance for Louisville and southern Indiana (2.20.06)
Parole officer who was former Louisville EMT shot and killed (Louisville Courier Journal 2.15.06)
Lexington loses money due to ambulance service billing problem (WTVQ 2.10.06)
Through sickness and health, Mike Carrico remained devoted to his job (Lebanon Enterprise 2.9.06)
CMS believes there will be minimal disruption in claims payment (2.7.06)
That's gratitude: Teen saves life of nurse who gave him CPR years ago (The Gleaner Star 2.7.06)
Medical copter crash part of growing trend (Indianapolis Star 2.6.06)
Patient sues CTCR, claiming negligence (Central Kentucky News Journal 2.6.06)
CMS freezes Medicare ambulance service claims (KAPA 2.4.06)
Bill would triple the amount of continuing education needed for recertification (2.2.06)
Bill aims to put KBEMS under KCTCS (2.1.06)
EMSEK plans spring conference (2.1.06)
Medicaid wrinkle: Proof of citizenship (Lexington Herald Leader 1.31.06)
Garrard County EMS going mobile (Danville Advocate Messenger 1.29.06)
Family sues EMS following man's death (The Anderson News 1.27.06)
Louisville firefighters vote down offer (Louisville Courier Journal 1.26.06)
Call for a 9/11 health czar (CNN 1.26.06)
Many backboards need pickup at UofL (1.23.06)
500 Kentuckians get ready to fend off a killer flu epidemic (Lexington Herald Leader 1.21.06)
Kentucky ATV deaths soar (Louisville Courier Journal 1.20.06)
Bill targets high rate of firefighter deaths in Ky. (Lexington Herald Leader 1.18.06)
Suit claims Homeland Security grants were based on politics (Louisville Courier Journal 1.18.06)
House Bill 155 stripped of medical protocol provision (1.17.06)
9/11 workers die after respiratory illnesses (CNN 1.17.06)
Emergency workers combat terrorism (Cincinnati Enquirer 1.13.06)
Problems with 911 call lead to dispatch center changes (Kentucky Post 1.11.06)
Kentucky's emergency care 'average' (Lexington Herald Leader 1.11.06)
Study: U.S. emergency care ailing (CNN 1.10.06)
KBEMS approves Pro-Lite Speed Board (1.9.06)
EMS*USA acquired by Strategix (1.8.06)
Kentucky 'Hurricane Relief' t-shirts now available (1.7.06)
Frankfort is in spotlight as lawmakers come back (Louisville Courier Journal 1.3.06)
9-11 bringing change to 911 dispatching (Kentucky Post 1.2.06)
Doctors see more cases of tougher infections (Louisville Courier Journal 1.2.06)
Cat calls 911 to help owner, police say (The Gleaner 1.2.06)
Anti-terrorism funds fall near Rodgers' door (Lexington Herald Leader 1.1.06)
Bloodiest year on Kentucky roads since 1973 (Lexington Herald Leader 1.1.06)
Some Louisville fire districts charge for runs (Louisville Courier Journal 1.1.06)

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