MedicCast Episode 225 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network (http://promednetwork.com). (http://www.mediccast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/itunesnew.jpg) Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and ot

MedicCast Episode 224 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast

MedicCast Episode 223 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast

MedicCast Episode 222 The MedicCast is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. Subscribe with iTunes here! A podcast for EMT's, Paramedics, and other medical providers of all kinds. ————————– Sponsored by the MedicCast

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