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New Ambulances for Plus Sized Patients in Tenn.
Nashville and Memphis fire departments each have one bariatric ambulance.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- The rising obesity rates in Tennessee are forcing paramedics to use new equipment to help patients.
Bariatric Ambulances are becoming more common across the state because they feature larger vehicles and wider stretchers.
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