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emergency medical services (EMS)
Coverage of emergency medical services (EMS) in the Nexus archive.
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- When a police officer is shot, how they get to the hospital depends on the city – and Philadelphia stands apart
A study reveals varying protocols across U.S. cities for transporting injured police officers to hospitals, with examples from Houston, Philadelphia, and Chicago showing differences in EMS use. Analysis of 335 cases found similar mortality rates (10.6% via police vehicles, 11.3% via ambulance) despite differing methods.
- When the closest hospital is an hour away: rural healthcare at a crossroads
Rural communities in the U.S. face critical healthcare challenges, including physician shortages, hospital closures, and financial strain. A case in North Carolina highlights the life-or-death consequences of limited access to emergency care, while over 60 million rural residents struggle with delayed treatment and higher rates of preventable illnesses.