Signs of drowning experts say people are missing. Posted 10:50 PM, July 14, 2018, by Jossie Carbonare, Updated at 10:57PM, July 14, 2018 Watch Video HERE YORK, Pa. — Drownings don’t always happen the way it appears in the movies. “People think drowning is this situation where they’re in the water, they’re Read more…
Think Fast | What to do if a child is choking! Summer means more cook-outs and an increased risk for choking – especially in children. In a CBS 21 4-part series this month called “Think Fast!” – we go to the experts for advice on what to do in an Read more…
With July 4th upon us, it is important to remember that each thousands of people in the US are injured by fireworks. Fireworks can be fun and enjoyable but it is important to remember Safety during your July 4th event! The National Council on Fireworks Safety has put forth the Read more…
What to do if you are choking! Watch our Crews with CBS21 News First described in Emergency Medicine in 1974, and widely credited to Dr. Heimlich, is an easy to learn and use method of helping someone who is choking. The Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts is the treatment for Read more…
Monday June 18th 2018 Please be advised that the NWS State College has issued a Heat Advisory for our region from Noon today until 8pm. Please use caution if you will be outside during these hours, Stay Safe! Stay Hydrated! Stay Cool!
Its time to renew your STEMS Ambulance Membership! By Becoming a STEMS member you support our availability to provide emergency services to you and you protect yourself from being billed for the costs that are not covered by your insurance! Enroll or Renew your Membership today @ www.stems.us/membership/
STEMS is pleased to announce that we achieved the Mission LifeLine Silver Plus award for 2018. These awards are based on our high quality clinical care, and on the number of patients that we encounter experiencing a heart attack!
First responders to carry non-addictive pain drug Brett Sholtis/Transforming Health | 05.24.18 WITF At Susquehanna Township EMS in Dauphin County, first responders regularly treat acute pain for everything from bone fractures to kidney stones. They also run into a lot of people prone to opioid addiction, said Director Matt Baily. That Read more…
A new tool to fight Opioid addiction in the Commonwealth Beginning July 1st and pursuant to the PA Department of Health 2018 ALS protocols, Susquehanna Township EMS will voluntarily carry Ketorolac (Toradol) as a pain management tool. This medication is a non-addictive pain management medication that can be used in Read more…
