"The majority of our EMS agencies have now purchased bulletproof vests that they have their crews wear while responding to calls in high-threat situations," said OSF emergency physician Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand, who joins Aush Knox (pictured), Taren Nance, Alvarez Dixon, Dustin Heuerman and John Brown on this week's panel.
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ABOVE and BELOW: Kennekuk Cove Bunker Hill Historic Area Open 1-4 PM Sun May 29th
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