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The EMS, military medicine, and medical communities lost an extraordinary mentor in Craig A. Manifold, DO.
Community
Resident Eagle: In Memory of Craig Manifold
Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH November 30, 2020
The well-respected and much-acclaimed EMS physician died unexpectedly in September.
Operations
Paramedics, No Police: Chicago Tries New Mental Response Model
November 29, 2020
Officers will remain on other coresponder teams, however.
Just because an EMS leader hears the words spoken doesn’t mean they're actively listening to the message. 
Leadership/Management
Leader's Digest: Words and Feelings
Chris Cebollero, NRP November 29, 2020
Listen to more than just what your employees are saying.
Between 78%–87% of COVID survivors continue to experience symptoms for weeks post-recovery.
Patient Care
Long Haulers: The Continuing Casualties of COVID-19
Valerie Amato, NREMT November 28, 2020
For some, major symptoms persist even after the coronavirus is cleared.
EMS can do better at breeding resilience in its young, writes Michael Worthen, NRP.
Education/Training
Guest Editorial: Better Ways to Cope
Michael Worthen, NRP November 28, 2020
EMS requires resilience—let's give the next generation the right tools.
Body-worn cameras for EMS can range from purpose-built models to simple smartphone apps.
Operations
Starting an EMS Body-Worn Camera Program, Part 2
Erik S. Gaull, NRP, CEM, CPP November 27, 2020
What should you consider in picking a make and model?
State by State EMS news, December 2020
Community
State by State: December 2020
November 27, 2020
A roundup of EMS news from around the U.S.
COVID-19 Deaths in LTCs Surpass 100,000
Community
COVID-19 Deaths in LTC Facilities Surpass 100,000
November 26, 2020
A new KFF analysis compiles reports from 49 states and Washington D.C.
Remote EMS telecommunicators have access to the city’s computer-aided dispatch system.
Operations
Reach Me at Home: Alexandria, VA Pioneers Remote 9-1-1 Call-Taking
James Careless November 26, 2020
A new approach provides safety advantages without compromising efficiency.
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November 26, 2020
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