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The Surprising History Of The First Paramedics

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46:06 | Dec 19th, 2022

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American Sirens author Kevin Hazzard tells the story of a community group in a Black neighborhood in Pittsburgh who helped spark a revolution in emergency medicine. As recently as the 1960s, anyone su...Show More



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dianebluegreen recommended:Dec 21st, 2022

I thought this episode was:

😲 Fascinating
💡 Educational
🕵️‍ Well-researched
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epekilisDec 25th, 2022

@dianebluegreen This is a terrific story. For another version of it, check out 99% Invisible: 405- Freedom House Ambulance Service from 99% Invisible on @podysseyapp: https://podyssey.fm/podcast/itunes394775318/episode9161943-Freedom-House-Ambulance-Service-99-Invisible?utm_campaign=mobile_share

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dianebluegreenDec 26th, 2022

@epekilis thank you!

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