Still, the boxy vehicles are legitimate beacons of hope for those in need, and the same might be true of the unique symbol found emblazoned on most ambulances — even if it does contain a snake.

Asclepius was known as the Greek god of healing. He also had a symbolic staff; his staff having just one snake coiled around it and no wings.

Snake Wrapped Around Staff or Pole Asclepius is the Greek god of medicine, healing, and rejuvenation, depicted holding a staff with a snake coiled around it. View the original article to see ...

The Snake Of Health. Unlike the US healthcare system, the majority of institutions around the globe - including the World Health Organization - display a solitary snake and staff. Used to denote ...

A large snake that wasn’t on anyone’s gift list was found hiding under an Australian family’s Christmas tree, and video shows it did not want to leave. It happened at a Queensland home in ...

During my first afternoon with him, Mr. McKenzie reached into a shed and emerged with a stunning carpet python coiled around his arm. The snake seemed surprised but unbothered, stretching its body ...