Why One Ada County Paramedics Employee Donated Her Kidney By: Emily Shaw For: Ada County Paramedics Snap Decision The decision to donate my left kidney came in a matter of 12 seconds. I asked a friend how her father, Cruz, was. He had been on dialysis for many years and he’d been on the kidney
On May 17, 2015, Ada County Paramedics and St Luke’s Hospital partnered to surprise our community with a little hands-only CPR education! We gathered at The Village at Meridian around 12:00 pm and handed out CPR manikins to over 60 Ada County Paramedics and St Luke’s flash mob volunteers. All the volunteers hid their manikin
By: Ada County Paramedics When life gets busy, and let’s admit it’s pretty much always is, we sometimes neglect ourselves in the process. This can be by way of unhealthy eating, (Big Macs are on the food pyramid somewhere, right?) not getting enough sleep, or neglecting our emotional wellness. Now before I lose you on
Written by Hadley Mayes For Ada County Paramedics You may have heard the new “superfood” lingo thrown around now and again. Not only does it conjure images of blueberries in superman capes (ok, maybe that’s just me)—but these nutrient-rich foods are believed to pack added health benefits. In case you haven’t gotten your superfoods in
Written By: Ryan Hutt For Ada County Paramedics As the temperature begins to rise and the cabin fever is relieved, many of us find ourselves exploring the gorgeous and nature-rich country sides Ada County has to offer. Common outings in the area include, but are not limited to hiking, camping, trail riding, rafting/kayaking and horseback
Written By: Rebecca McGee I’m constantly trying to keep my family as healthy as I can, which isn’t always easy working full time at Ada County Paramedics, being wife, and being a mother to an 18-month-old and a preschooler. Here are some ideas I’ve incorporated into our family and tips I’ve found online to help
