Thursday, June 11, 2009

** Peterborough medics in Ontario grow produce to help the needy

** Texas medic charged with possession of child porn

CANADA NEWS

** In an effort to help area seniors and the needy, a group of paramedics with Peterborough EMS in Ontario is planting a give away garden next to their station. That is the word from The Community Press (Mark Hoult/June 10) which said the practitioners, stationed in Norwood, are undertaking the project with the help of the local fair board. Produce grown will be given away through the food bank and a neighbouring medical centre. Paramedic Mark Cameron, who is an avid gardener, said $150 worth of seeds should yield about $4,000 worth of fresh produce.

UNITED STATES NEWS

** A Schertz, Texas paramedic has been charged with possession of child pornography. WOAI (June 10) said the provider, 28, who was known as both a good medic and employee, was arrested last month. According to the news station, he has since been suspended without pay. A spokesman for Schertz EMS said it does not appear as if the man was viewing offensive images on station computers;there have also been no reports of inappropriate conduct with patients. Beginning as a volunteer, the practitioner has worked for the department for two years. He has no criminal record. Police continue to investigate.