About 400 elementary- and middle-school students taking part in the Shenendehowa Inventors program will display their inventions at the former Cotton Market store at Clifton Park Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
I recently traveled to Canada and (because I'm a medical dork) was talking to people about their healthcare system. They have a high demand for nurses (as does the US) because their healthcare system is failing them. People do not get necessary services in a timely manner (if at all) because of this so called "amazing system". Plus, they pay for it in other ways. We went out to dinner and paid 10$ in taxes for a 25$ food bill. Does that justify the "Free health care?" I think not
I don't believe anyone should or should not HAVE to fly a flag.... that's what America was built on, freedom to do what we please (within the law). If one chooses to fly an American flag that is great, if not, I don't think we should consider them any less of an "American" than the next .... I personally fly a flag not only to show my love for the country, but also to support my brother who is over in Afghanistan defending our country ... I volunteer for an ambulance company and wear a flag on my uniform, I take of my cap if I'm wearing one when the time is appropriate near the flag, and whenever I see a flag being flown, I stop to take a second and think about those who have fought to defend that flag, and those who are still fighting.
God bless america this fourth of july, and god bless those overseas defending her. May they all come home safe and sound to their loved ones :)
I'm tired of getting into this whole debate, I don't feel I have to defend what we as EMS personnel do. Thank you medic for adding more insight of what we do in emergency situations. As for you yokel, I hope you have an emergency someday, and someone steals the ambulance that you are supposed to be riding in. Maybe it'll give you an appreciation for what we as EMS workers have to deal with.
Be looking out for my opinion letter on what disrespect EMS workers get.
Ok Localyokel, EMS personnel are meant to stabilize a patient on the way to the hospital. Any kind of emergency treatment in the field is not to suffice for advanced medical care at the hospital. If you look at the six-pointed star of life that EMS personnel live by, the last point is TRANSFER TO DEFINITIVE CARE. i.e. the hospital. Yes, the AED is portable, and yes they could've used it if needed, but at the same time, transport to the hospital needs to be immediate. Whether the person has a fractured ankle, or a massive heart attack, they need immediate care. That's why they called EMS in the first place. The rig stays up and running to not waste time getting the patient to an advanced practioner.
A 400$ expense is worth the over 5000$ in damage done to the rig. It'll help protect the rig, while allowing us to save the time of turning it on.
My question to you is, have you ever ridden on an ambulance during an emergency situation? If so, you would know what it's like and you would understand better the need for leaving the rig running.
Saving lives is not melodrama, it's real life and until you're there you have no clue. I take offense to you calling it that and daying we don't use common sense.
As far as the pizza comment goes, nice try, ... but we operate under emergency cirumstances and a true professional (as MOST of us are) would never do that.
And to add on to my above comment, Localyokel, the furthest thing from your mind during an emergency situation is how much gas for the rig is costing you.
Try being in an emergency situation, you are worried about one thing and one thing only ... Your patient's safety. Because THATS YOUR JOB!
Localyokel, you've obviously never been in an emergency situation where every second, literally, counts. If you've ever been in an ambulance you would know it takes more than 5 seconds to start the engine. It's a big vehicle you have to put the key in, wait at least 20 seconds for the light to come on to say it's safe to start. You then have to wait for the ambulance to idle down (about another minute or so) before you can drive. In this minute and a half stretch, someone could easily code, and their life in danger. It's standard to leave any kind of emergency vehicle running in a situation so that care can be given as fast, and as easy as possible. For someone to even think of stealing an ambulance is sick and absurd. If it were that person's life in danger, I don't think they would've wanted someone stealing the ambulance that was supposed to transport them to a safe facility. And finally, I do think that person (if and when found) should be charged with endangering a life, because ultimately, that is what they did.
Memorial day IS about remembering those who have sacrificed for our country and fought for what they believe in. But that does not mean that we have to overkill the patriotism. Sure it's nice, respsectful and appropriate to visit the stone of a loved one that died for us, call that special soldier in your life, and take a minute to be thankful for all they have done for us. That doesn't mean we can't have a cookout to celebrate and go on vacation. We shouldn't have to feel guilty about enjoying ourselves and appreciating our freedom.
I agree with hunden4life, if we take 5 minutes to thank a soldier, call that special vet in your life, visit the cemetary or even pray and thank someone for our freedom, we have done out job as an American citizen.
I personally will be calling my grandfathers and thanking them for their service, and calling my brother in Afghanistan, and thanking him. Then enjoying a cookout, and traveling to Niagara Falls. What a way to spend the weekend.
As a formal volunteer of DVAC, it warms my heart to see them making a comeback. I decided to leave DVAC as soon as all of the political garbage began. Thank God the Smith's have been given the boot, because now DVAC will be a more pleasant agency to volunteer at. I will be reapplying now to volunteer with this company because of the comeback it has made, and the decisions the town has made to support the agency again.
Posted on July 23 at 8:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I recently traveled to Canada and (because I'm a medical dork) was talking to people about their healthcare system. They have a high demand for nurses (as does the US) because their healthcare system is failing them. People do not get necessary services in a timely manner (if at all) because of this so called "amazing system". Plus, they pay for it in other ways. We went out to dinner and paid 10$ in taxes for a 25$ food bill. Does that justify the "Free health care?" I think not
On Letters to the Editor for July 21