Committee votes to send letter supporting community paramedicine expansion
Aug 5, 2026
The committee voted unanimously to submit a letter of support for a rural health transformation planning grant to expand the City of Wausau/Aspirus community paramedicine program, after hearing testimony on prevention benefits, reduced 911/ED usage and the program's referral volume.
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The committee voted to submit a letter of support for expansion of a community paramedicine program seeking a Rural Health Transformation planning grant. Administrator Leonard described the request and the draft letter in the packet; Tara Drager, assistant director of community health at Aspirus, and City of Wausau Chief Jeremy Kopp presented program details.
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