Young Heart Attack Survivor Recalls Experience during American Heart Month

NEW CASTLE, Del. (CBS) — Twenty-year-old Grace Firestone says she doesn’t remember much about the night that changed her life.

“I went into my mom’s room and said, “˜I don’t feel so good,’ and then just collapsed,” recalled Firestone.

Grace’s heart stopped—she was in cardiac arrest. Her family immediately called 911, while her brother started CPR.

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No-Bid Ambulance Contract Riles Henry County (KY)

Henry County officials have approved a transition to a private EMS provider, leaving some residents and emergency responders with concerns.
Paramedics with man on stretcher in ambulance, showing low angle view.

Most NY First Responders Experience Mental Health Challenges, Survey Finds

A survey of more than 6,000 first responders in New York found most experience stress, while others have dealt with anxiety and burnout due to their professions.