The following was originally published by NAEMT.

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in our country. Knowing the signs and symptoms is essential to rapid diagnosis and treatment.

Jack suffered a stroke while on a family fishing trip. Because his brother-in-law recognized the symptoms and immediately called 911, Jack got to the hospital promptly, where he was diagnosed and treated with Activase (alteplase). He noticed an improvement within 2 months, and little by little, was able to return to most of his usual routine. Jack has since married Tessie, the love of his life!
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The following was originally published in the Paragould Daily Press in Paragould, Ark.

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center has two new ambulances equipped with the latest lifesaving technology. AMMC director of ambulance services Donald Reed said the new ambulances have technology comparable to that being used in major metropolitan areas.

“Sometimes we exceed the metropolitan areas,” he said. “San Francisco does not use any (of the technologies we have). If it’s available for Arkansas EMS, we’re using it.”

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The new NAEMT Strategic Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors during its August conference call. This plan is the culmination of participation from active NAEMT members, association leadership, committees and the Affiliate Advisory Council.

“This strategic plan represents the next steps this association needs to take to really assert itself within the industry as the voice for EMTs and paramedics,” said NAEMT President Jerry Johnston. “This is the first time the leadership of NAEMT has directly incorporated input from our membership into our strategic plan, and that input was invaluable.”

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Thanks everyone already for the support and ideas for next year’s Valsalva Bowl. Any and all help is appreciated so the 20th Anniversary Contest will be one to remember! If you have any ideas Continued