2017 NEWS MEDIA ARTICLES
Niagara Falls Review - September 26, 2017
They used to call 911, now they call Ken
An advanced care paramedic is in her living room. There is no emergency. He did not arrive at her home in an ambulance with lights and sirens. His visit is planned. Indeed, anticipated with a certain fondness and familiarity.
Global News - September 18, 2017
Paramedics offer new program aimed at keeping patients at home longer
The Southeast Local Health Integration Network announced last week in Belleville that it is investing over $300,000 in community paramedicine programs in Hastings, Kingston-Frontenac and the Counties of Leeds-Grenville.
County of Simcoe - YouTube - September 15, 2017
County of Simcoe Community Paramedicine Home Visit Program
(CP-HV) Program commenced in 2016 and focuses on patients suffering from chronic diseases. The Couchiching Family Health team has identified and referred patients who may benefit from a CP-HV.
The Intelligencer - September 12, 2017
LHIN funds community paramedicine
Provincial dollars are restoring a local service shown to reduce medical emergencies by allowing patients to receive paramedic care in the patients’ homes.
Bluewater Health - August 31, 2017
EMS Launch Community Paramedicine Program
Patients in Sarnia Lambton, who have been pre-identified as frequent 911 callers and Emergency Department patients, are now able to access proactive, non-emergency care through the Community Paramedicine Program
Innovation in Aging - JUNE 30, 2017
Lessons learned from Renfrew County community paramedic response unit program
The County of Renfrew Community Paramedic Response Unit (CPRU) program was designed to improve emergency response times, promote prevention activities and support older adults living in the community.
InQuinte.ca - May 10, 2017
Hastings County looking to increase community paramedicine
Instead of going to the hospital, paramedics could be coming to patients in their homes.
Canadian Mental Health Association - Sudbury/Manitoulin - January 9, 2017
Community Mobilization Sudbury (CMS)
Community Mobilization Sudbury (CMS) is a partnership representing over 25 agencies from diverse community sectors. One aspect of the CMS program is the Rapid Mobilization Table. Representatives from partner agencies meet twice each week to collaboratively identify situations that place Sudbury residents at high risk of harm.
Middlesex-London EMS- January 4, 2017
Hoarding Support Network receives a major grant
Dustin Carter, Community Paramedicine Project Lead talks to Daytime London.
2016 NEWS MEDIA ARTICLES
Waterloo Wellington LHIN - July 21, 2016
Province Investing Over $6.5 Million for Health Care in Guelph and Wellington
Ontario will be providing more than $3 million to expand emergency mental health services at hospitals in Guelph and in Wellington County.
North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN - YouTube - June 14, 2016
Dan’s Journey - Working Hand in Hand
An inspiring story about health service providers in North Simcoe Muskoka working together to wrap care around a patient.
Fall Prevention Community of Practice Loop - April 8, 2016
Community Paramedic Project- Guelph Wellington Emergency Medical Service
Guelph Wellington Emergency Medical Service (GWEMS) typical of other Municipal Paramedic services is consistently seeing an increase in demand for emergency response to 911 calls. Over the last 5 years, the increase in 911 calls for service exceeds 15%, recognizing that the demand is not sustainable with the limited resources of ambulance a change in programming was essential.
ParrySound.com - February 24, 2016
Paramedicine coming to Parry Sound District
The benefits of the successful community paramedicine program are coming to the district.
