Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about medical emergency, curated daily by BrightWire.
A college football assistant coach fighting for his life after a sudden medical emergency has made a remarkable recovery that his head coach attributes to prayer. William Inge is set to leave the hospital after weeks in critical condition.
When her mother suffered a seizure, three-year-old Emi Vatavuk remembered what her family taught her and became the hero her mom needed. The Texas toddler stayed calm, called for help, and even comforted her unconscious mother.
When an 80-year-old driver collapsed at a New Jersey traffic light, quick-thinking sheriff's officers broke through his locked car window and performed life-saving CPR. The coordinated rescue turned a medical emergency into a survival story.
When a 17-year-old British gamer had a seizure during an online session, his Texas teammate heard the emergency through her headset and called international police to save his life. Their first in-person meeting came weeks later on national television.
When her father couldn't speak during a medical emergency, five-year-old Savannah calmly handled the 911 call with remarkable poise and adorable wit. Her mix of heroism and humor in 2010 still inspires millions today.
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When an 8-month-old stopped breathing at a post office counter, a postal clerk with nursing experience jumped into action and saved her life. The baby is now recovering after heart surgery, and her grateful mother stays in touch with her daughter's hero.
After taking a common blood pressure drug for a decade without problems, Lily woke up with a swollen face and learned at the ER that rare reactions can happen years later. Her story is helping thousands understand an unexpected medication risk.
When a passenger's heart stopped on an EgyptAir flight, Dr. Marwa Salah stayed by his side for over two hours to save his life. The airline honored her heroism with a special ceremony and free flights.
When a Washington driver spotted an SUV swerving across I-5 with an unconscious woman at the wheel and a terrified child in back, he didn't hesitate to use his own car to bring them safely to a stop. His split-second decision prevented what could have been a deadly crash.
On 1 in every 212 flights, someone needs medical help. Airlines count on volunteer doctors to step up, and they almost always do.
When a cancer survivor began losing consciousness on a flight from Dubai, an off-duty NICU nurse spent hours keeping her stable without any medical equipment. Her quick thinking and steady hands prevented an emergency landing and likely saved a life.
A labor nurse at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow held a baby's head up inside the womb for minutes to save his life during a dangerous cord prolapse. One year later, the family surprised her with an emotional reunion.