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Henderson County launches Community Paramedics Program to reduce repeat 911 use
Henderson County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary
County EMS leaders described a Community Paramedics Program launched Jan. 12 to connect high utilizers to services; early results show 50 patient contacts, seven enrollments and examples of reduced 911 calls.
Emergency Services Director Jimmy Brissie and EMS Manager Mike Barnett told the Board that Henderson County launched a Community Paramedics Program on Jan. 12, 2026, to reduce high-frequency 911 use by connecting patients to services and follow-up care.
The program operates Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., and partners…
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