Kids Can Learn to Save Lives During EMS Week
In an emergency, I'm glad to be in Boston.
After our pediatrician's receptionist says we'll wait weeks for an appointment, when the day arrives and I've drilled down five floors underground to find a parking spot, then more time passes in – yes, the WAITING room – it can be hard to remember that, if you're going to be seriously ill or have an accident, Boston is the place to be. Even in our city, home to top teaching hospitals, medical researchers, and specialists, access to primary care can be a challenge. But in an emergency, Bostonians have it very good. Take proximity, for instance: If you live in Beacon Hill and are ambulatory, you could probably walk to Mass General faster than a screaming ambulance could get you there. In the Parkway you've got several options like …
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