PULSE Magazine | September 2019 Isssue

September 2019

Contents

Featured News

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E-CIGARETTES AND THE DANGERS THEY POSE

Austin Public Health is warning people about the increasing trend of e-cigarette related illnesses. The CDC reports seven deaths linked to the use of e- cigarettes in the United States. The fruit-flavored elec- tronic devices have become popular amongst teenag- ers and young adults.

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UNDERSTANDING ASSAULTS ON EMS PERSONNEL

At least one national research study indicates that approximately 60% of EMS personnel have experi- enced physical violence in the workplace and some- where between 21-78% have experienced verbal abuse. Internet searches reveal that communities across the United States are reporting increased violence against EMS providers.

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IS THIS WHAT WAVE POOL ADDICTION LOOKS LIKE?

ATCEMS Clinical Specialist Steve Ward loves to ride waves in his spare time. His 140th session at the Waco Texas Wave Pool might just make him the single most frequent wave rider outside of the pool’s own employ- ees .

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ATCEMS UNION CALLS FOR THE CREATION OF A “MEDIC IN DISTRESS” DISPATCH CODE If police had realized that a patient was attacking an Austin medic inside an ambulance a few weeks ago, Austin-Travis County EMS Union President Selena Xie believes officers would've arrived sooner than the eight minutes it took them to get there. Article from the Austin-American Statesman.

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MEET-A-MEDIC

Recruiting’s Meet-A-Medic series continues with four more interesting profiles that will help you get to know your coworkers better and what they like to do outside of work.

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