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County says community paramedic program reduced emergency transports in early months
6406232 · August 18, 2025
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Summary
Officials reported 117 community paramedic calls since launch, with 42 calls in the previous two months; staff said many low-acuity cases were treated on scene, avoiding emergency-room transports and easing ambulance availability.
Wakulla County staff provided an update on the community paramedic (CP) program and reported early results showing fewer ambulance transports for low-acuity calls.
Staff said the program began a soft rollout and has handled 117 CP-related calls to date,…
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