A Look Back at Some of the Best Stories of 2019
With a new year – and decade – dawning, we thought we’d reflect on the past year by looking back through some of the stories we posted in 2019. In […]
Tag Archives: paramedicine
Trucks, Toys and Teddy Bears – Eastern Health Paramedics Give Back
Whether on television or in real life, we’ve all seen images of a paramedic’s lifesaving work: ambulances screaming through the streets on emergency calls, heroic individuals loaded down with medical […]
Heroes are Human – Hope and Help for First Responders
I’m a paramedic with Eastern Health. For almost 9 years, I’ve worked everywhere from rural Newfoundland and Labrador to the oil field to metro St. John’s. I’ve even worked search […]
Pack the Back – Paramedics Help Families in Need
Every once and awhile, you witness something that reminds you of the kindness exclusive to humanity. The generosity displayed in the fourth annual Pack the Back toys, food and clothing […]
Seeking the next adventure – one paramedic’s experience in the field
I‘ll never forget my first day as a student on the ambulance. As we zipped through traffic with lights flashing and sirens wailing on the way to save a life, […]
