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Artificial intelligence and ‘deepfakes’ could spread life threatening misinformation in emergencies
Read full article: Artificial intelligence and ‘deepfakes’ could spread life threatening misinformation in emergenciesWhen a hurricane is eyeing up the Texas Gulf Coast, we all want to know the most up-to-date information every single minute.
‘A mess of mangled flesh’: Former Houston paramedic shares what it’s like to work on Fourth of July
Read full article: ‘A mess of mangled flesh’: Former Houston paramedic shares what it’s like to work on Fourth of JulyBefore I started on the long road towards the honorable career that is journalism, I worked in a similarly respectable field: emergency medicine. For several years, I worked as an EMT-B, handling emergencies and ferrying patients all over Harris County.
***DON’T USE ME:* Engine cover rips off Southwest Airlines jet bound for Houston, forcing the flight to return to Denver
Read full article: ***DON’T USE ME:* Engine cover rips off Southwest Airlines jet bound for Houston, forcing the flight to return to DenverThe Federal Aviation Administration says a Southwest Airlines jet leaving Denver was forced to land after the engine cover fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff.
Georgia readies to resume executions after a 4-year pause brought by COVID and a legal agreement
Read full article: Georgia readies to resume executions after a 4-year pause brought by COVID and a legal agreementAn execution scheduled for next week would be the first in Georgia in more than four years.
UT Health doctor shares list of common holiday-related injuries that can land you in the emergency room
Read full article: UT Health doctor shares list of common holiday-related injuries that can land you in the emergency roomA list of the top injuries an emergency room doctor wants to warn you about this holiday season:
Possible fix on the way for HCSO’s slipping emergency response times
Read full article: Possible fix on the way for HCSO’s slipping emergency response timesThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is grappling with a serious issue as average emergency response times for “Priority 1″ calls have reportedly been taking too long.
Elite Care 24-Hour Emergency Center is the SafER, CleanER, FastER, no wait ER
Read full article: Elite Care 24-Hour Emergency Center is the SafER, CleanER, FastER, no wait ERThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. HOUSTON – Elite Care 24-Hour Emergency Center is the SafER, CleanER, FastER, no wait ERThe beautiful facility is located at 2500 Rice BLVD., and they’re open 24/7, 365. Waiting in a hospital ER could take HOURS, but not at Elite Care. They can treat cold/flu, pediatric fever and pediatric orthopedic injuries, chest pain, abdominal pain and headache, among many others. Elite Care also has same day COVID testing and results available for patients experiencing symptoms, or if they think they have been exposed.
4 Russian soldiers die, over 40 injured in road crash
Read full article: 4 Russian soldiers die, over 40 injured in road crashRussian Emergency employees work at the scene of an accident, just outside of Moscow, Russia, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. At least four Russian soldiers died and about 20 others were injured Monday in a traffic accident near Moscow, officials said. (Moscow News Agency photo via AP)MOSCOW – At least four Russian soldiers died and more than 40 others were injured Monday in a traffic crash near Moscow, officials said. Authorities said that more 40 servicemen were injured, and those in grave condition were rushed to hospitals by helicopters. Russian news reports said that the convoy of buses had stopped after the leading vehicle had a malfunction, and the truck crashed into them from behind.
SOS: This simple iPhone setting will alert your loved ones after 911 call is made
Read full article: SOS: This simple iPhone setting will alert your loved ones after 911 call is madeIt's called SOS Emergency mode. Here’s how to add them as your emergency contact in your iPhone:Open the Health app and tap the Medical ID tab. Drag the Emergency SOS slider to call emergency services. On an iPhone 7 or earlier:Quickly press the side or top button five times to make the Emergency SOS slider appear. Drag the Emergency SOS slider to call emergency services.