Strathroy, ON, Canada / 105.7 Strathroy Today
Mar 3, 2021 7:33 AM
A newly announced long-term care focused community paramedicine program leverages the skills of community paramedic providers to help end hallway health care and provide additional care for seniors.
The Ontario government is investing $6 million to expand the community paramedicine for long-term care program in London and Middlesex County. This initiative will help more seniors stay safe while living in the comfort of their own homes for longer.
Deputy Chief of Professional Standards for Middlesex London Paramedic Service, Michael Longeway, says this is really exciting news, and knows it will free up resources for 911 among other benefits. He says it can act as a way to prevent needing emergency aid or even a hospital.