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Wymore accepts resignation of EMS medical director; doctor to continue through Dec. 17
Summary
Dr. Noah Bernhardson submitted a resignation as EMS Medical Director citing workload; the council accepted his resignation with an effective date of Dec. 17, 2023, and thanked him for his service.
Mayor Collin Meints presented a resignation letter from Dr. Noah Bernhardson at the Sept. 20 meeting: Bernhardson cited his workload in Lincoln and Lancaster counties and offered to continue for 90 days. The council voted to accept the resignation effective Dec. 17, 2023, and thanked Dr. Bernhardson for his service to the EMS program.
Why it matters: The EMS Medical Director provides clinical oversight for emergency medical services; the resignation creates a vacancy the city will need to fill or otherwise ensure medical oversight continues through the transition period.
Details: Dr. Bernhardson’s resignation letter cited workload demands in Lincoln and Lancaster counties. The council accepted the resignation by motion, recorded as carried 4-0, and noted the doctor will remain in the role through Dec. 17 to allow for transition.
Next steps: The council did not identify a successor at the meeting; staff will need to initiate recruitment or an interim coverage plan to ensure continued medical direction for EMS operations.
