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Edgar County EMS reports drop in 911 calls but longer turnaround times from out‑of‑area transfers
Summary
County EMS reported 182 911 calls in February, down from 199 year‑over‑year; staff said many hospital systems were full, leading to 47 transfers out of district and longer return times, and the agency reported two deaths in the field.
An Edgar County emergency medical services representative reported February operational data to the board, saying the county received 182 911 calls in February, down from 199 the previous February.
The EMS representative told the board that hospitals in the area — including Carle, Sarah Bush and Union Regional — were full and were holding patients in emergency vehicles while awaiting beds, which…
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