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South Texas Emergency Care reports steep drops in emergency use after community paramedicine visits
Summary
South Texas Emergency Care told the Harlingen commission that its Community Paramedicine program reduced emergency department use among graduates by 36% and EMS use by 52%, and described related child-safety-seat inspections and a pediatric ‘baramedic’ plush-toy program.
South Texas Emergency Care (STEC) briefed the Harlingen City Commission Aug. 20 on the Community Paramedicine program, reporting measurable reductions in emergency department and EMS usage among participants and describing new safety initiatives for children and vulnerable adults.
STEC coordinator Mackenzie Curl (introduced by her presenter) told the commission the program focuses on high utilizers — defined as people who use the emergency…
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