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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Medical Focus: National EMS Week
ANDRESON, Mo. — This week has been National EMS Week – a chance to recognize the challenge of responding to any and all medical emergencies 24-7. 'Nobody ever really plans to need an ambulance that day, for the most part. And you know, there's a lot of situations that arise,' said Mike Ross, Freeman Ambulance Svc. Dir. For Mike Ross and his 40 plus years of experience, that's most often chest pains. 'I mean, we're able to do a 12-lead EKG on a patient to see if there is an acute mmediate need, you know, for the cath lab. And then in that instance, we coordinate with the cath lab to let them know that we're coming. We actually send them a copy of the 12-lead EKG so that the cardiologist can look and see what they're dealing with, and activate the cath lab if needed.' The response area for the Freeman Ambulance Service covers every corner of McDonald County – and comes with a unique set of challenges. Medical Focus: National EMS Week Mobile MU hospital simulation stops in Joplin to provide specialized training Freeman Health System celebrates National Nurses Week dedication Healthcare workers advocate mental health awareness in May Freeman Safe Sitter program trains middle schoolers in CPR and first aid skills 'We have no hospital, actually, in McDonald County, but we have a lot of resources around the county in Northwest Arkansas, Joplin, that type of thing. So transport times are long. Turnaround time from leaving the station to getting back to the station on a call that is out in the county that may go to Joplin would be two and a half hours.' Ross adds that while working in Emergency Medical Service is a job – that EMS team feels a lot more like family. 'I mean, you spend almost more time with people at work than you do with your own family. And I mean, we're here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, bedtime, early morning, all times of the day. So there really and truly has to be a trust built and a camaraderie built for that type of thing.' And at the end of the day – it's all about a quick response and saving lives. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Mobile MU hospital simulation stops in Joplin to provide specialized training
JOPIN, Mo. — Staff at a local hospital is getting a high-tech chance to train for a range of deadly diagnoses – before a patient's life is at stake. 'An amazing opportunity that MU brought to us free of charge to train our employees on maybe some scenarios that they don't always get to see, and give them the opportunity to do it in a simulation lab work with their teammates, their coworkers, and really address some maybe patient issues in a safe environment,' said Ashley Jones, Freeman Prof. Dev. Dir. It's a mobile training lab from the MU School of Medicine. Grant funding gives them the chance to travel the state, offering very specialized training. 'So one of the ones they're doing is a gunshot wound. So they can put in blood pressures and all of the vitals in there, and then the team can come together and assess, how are you going to treat, troubleshoot, and really look at all those components in almost looks like a real world environment,' said Jones. Through scenarios ranging from a sedation overdose to postpartum the simulated patient can be an adult or a baby. 'The infant is kind of the one thing that everyone's been interesting because we don't see it all the time. It is so lifelike that it is it's very odd to see that, you know, this machine, but yeah, it looks like a baby is crying, and you can see it heart beating, and those kinds of things.' Small groups work with the simulations – most often Freeman nurses. 'Some respiratory therapists came. Also some of the physicians have come, which is great, because they can come in and they're working side by side with these nurses and respiratory therapists, and they need to all know what everyone's doing,' said Hibes, It's an opportunity to experience potentially life threatening situations – and find a better path forward before a patient's life is on the line. Mobile MU hospital simulation stops in Joplin to provide specialized training Freeman Health System celebrates National Nurses Week dedication Healthcare workers advocate mental health awareness in May Freeman Safe Sitter program trains middle schoolers in CPR and first aid skills Medical Focus: Stroke signs and symptoms 'Maybe there's some scenario, a part of that scenario, that they can change up a little bit to maybe fit what they are used to experiencing, or have they had an issue before, and they want to now readdress it, and they give them a chance to pre brief, and let's talk about it, go through the scenario and then debrief what went right, what went wrong, so that they do see that they'll be able to maybe address it better.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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TPS superintendent talks nurses week and graduation ceremonies
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Superintendent of Topeka Public Schools (TPS), Dr. Tiffany Anderson, joined the 27 News morning newscast with nurse Suzanne Kates to discuss Nurses Week and the upcoming graduation weekend. Dr. Anderson invited Suzanne Kates as a guest to wrap up their celebration and discuss the importance of National Nurses Week, which runs from May 6 to May 12. Suzanne Kates is a roving nurse who serves seven schools. 27 News asked Kates about her job. 'It's absolutely heartbreaking': Seven puppies found abandoned in Jefferson County 'I love school nursing,' Kates said. 'I get to take care of students of all ages, it's different every day and I honestly have the best team of nursing services around.' 27 News also asked if school nursing was a tough position to fill. 'It is a tough position to fill,' Kates said. 'We are looking for new nurses, so but its great.' TPS is hiring nurses and conducting interviews all year round. 'Look at our website,' Anderson said. 'You know, certainly send me an email, look and apply. Now is a great time before we go out for the summer. We do interviews all year, so we have nursing, nurses and schools. We also have substitute nurses that, if you just say, hey, I just want to rotate, I want something in the evening. It's an amazing place to be and we would love for more people to be part of our team.' Dr. Anderson also discussed the exciting upcoming graduation weekend for TPS and has a message for all students graduating. Petition started to overturn parole for 'cop killer' 'Congratulations to all of our students,' Anderson said. 'That is the message. Thank you to our families and the future truly is bright.' Class of 2025 commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 17, at the Stormont Vail Events Center, 1 Expocentre Dr, Topeka, KS 66612. Each commencement ceremony will also be live-streamed on the Topeka Public Schools YouTube channel. High School Commencement Ceremonies Topeka High School: 9:00 a.m. Highland Park High School: 12:00 p.m. Topeka West High School: 2:30 p.m. Graduation ceremonies for Hope Street Academy and Capital City School will take place on Wednesday, May 14. Hope Street will hold its ceremony at 10:30 a.m. in the school gymnasium, and Capital City will hold its ceremony at 5:30 a.m. at the Topkea Center for Advanced Learning & Careers academy at 500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr. Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School Promotion Ceremonies Sheldon Head Start: From 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 19. Pine Ridge Prep: At 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 27 Shaner Early Learning Academy: At 1:45 p.m. on Monday, May 27. Preschool Programs: At 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27. 5th Grade: From 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28. 8th Grade: At 8:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Nurses at Butler Memorial Hospital ratify contract less than a week after authorizing strike
Less than a week after authorizing a strike, nurses at Butler Memorial Hospital ratified a new union contract on Monday night. Five hundred nurses voted to ratify the 3-year contract, with 80% voting yes. Prior coverage: Butler Memorial Hospital nurses picketing for safer conditions in workplace 'We knew when we came to the bargaining table that we needed, for the sake of our patient community, to do everything we could to retain our experienced nurses with meaningful protections from workplace violence and a contract that respects the expertise we bring to the bedside and the essential role we play in patient care,' said longtime ICU nurse Tammy May, RN, president of Pennsylvania Independent Nurses, the PASNAP Local at Butler. The Pennsylvania Independent Nurses Association said the contract includes critical measures to increase the safety of staff, improved staffing, enhanced scheduling practices, competitive wages and benefit packages and the protection of nurses' pensions. >>>11 Investigates Code Blue: Violence in Healthcare The approval of the contract comes on the final day of National Nurses Week. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Mint
13-05-2025
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- Mint
14 nurses get pregnant at the same time in a ‘beautiful coincidence', hospital announces ahead of Mother's Day 2025
In a sweet announcement just before Mother's Day, a US hospital shared that 14 nurses from their Women and Infants Center were expecting babies themselves. These nurses, known for helping other women give birth with care and compassion, are now preparing to become mothers too. HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, made the announcement during National Nurses Week. For some, it will be their first child. Amy Bardon, the centre's director, called the pregnancy a special 'full-circle moment'. She said the nurses, already baby experts at work, would now gain personal experience, which would deepen their understanding. 'This is an incredible full-circle moment for many of our nurses, some of which are about to become first time moms themselves. I am so excited for each of our nurses and the journey they are embarking on,' Bardon said. Photo: 14 nurses from their Women and Infants Center were expecting babies themselves The US hospital is known for providing top-notch care to mothers and newborns. Many nurses give birth here themselves, and their colleagues look after them. The hospital has a strong record in labour, delivery and baby care. It is certified by The Joint Commission for high-quality care before, during and after birth. It also has the region's most experienced NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit) team, just steps away if babies need advanced treatment. The Women and Infants Center is linked to Green Bay's only children's hospital. 'When our expecting nurses are ready to welcome their little ones into the world, they'll be cared for by their friends and colleagues here at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital, and they find comfort in that,' Bardon said. 'But, even before labour, these women have already built some really unique bonds with their colleagues, and I love that each of them has the chance to go through this special moment with each other,' she added. Social media users reacted to the news. One user wrote, 'What a beautiful coincidence!' 'Did they plan this so they could all be off work at the same time?' quipped one user. Another replied, 'This hospital is about to get very busy!' In 2019, 14 nurses from the oncology unit at Massachusetts General Hospital told Director Ellen Fitzgerald they were pregnant. Four others had already given birth that year.
