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Clark County will use a Nurse Navigator program to redirect 911 calls for health matters that aren't emergencies to reduce the load on emergency responders.

Pueblo 911 dispatchers are dealing with short staffing and high call volume, but more help is on the way thanks to a new grant program.

The county brought the Nurse Navigation Program to the community when their 911 center became overwhelmed with calls for emergency services for non-emergency reasons

Residents of Henry County should be taking notice of a new innovative program created by the newly rebranded Henry County Fire Rescue to assist with non-life-threatening needs.

Aiming to "help route 911 calls to the right care at the right time at the right place," the program will use-of-state nurses to help stretched Wake County EMS staff determine the care needed. <br/><br/>

Next time you call 911 in Seattle for a medical emergency, you may be re-directed to a licensed nurse to determine the level of care you require.