Des Moines, West Des Moines first responders can now give blood transfusions in ambulances

Local medical professionals say the program, a first of its kind in Iowa, could double a patient's chances of survival.

Des Moines metro paramedics to start offering blood during critical moments

Through the pilot program, West Des Moines and Des Moines paramedics will be able to offer blood transfusions on scene and in ...

Des Moines and West Des Moines EMS crews equipped with blood transfusion equipment

The pilot program was made possible through collaborative efforts between the two cities, MercyOne, UnityPoint Health and LifeServe Blood Center.
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Des Moines fire crews respond to residential fire

LAURA JODI. THANK YOU. WELL, BREAKING AT FOUR. CREWS RESPONDED TO A HOME THAT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE WAVELAND PARK NEIGHBORHOOD THIS AFTERNOON. THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE A COUPLE OF HOURS AGO. THIS WAS ...

Metro EMS crews can now perform blood transfusions while en route to hospital

EMS crews in Des Moines and West Des Moines are now able to perform blood transfusions on patients while en route to a ...

Suspect in October shooting that injured teen takes own life as police serve warrant

After officers entered the home that Kevin Fajardo has been tracked to, they found a man deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot injury that is believed to be him.