Instant Response, Lifesaving Impact: Support our EMS QRU
November 15 - December 31
From November 15, 2024 through December 31, 2024, the INSPIRITUS Community Health Foundation has agreed to help by MATCHING ALL DONATIONS up to $12,000!
Support Advanced Life Support for Our Community!
The Heart of America Medical Center (HAMC) EMS department is seeking to purchase a new $75,000 EMS Quick Response Unit (QRU) SUV to replace our current 2006 Trail Blazer. After years of dedicated service, our current vehicle is showing signs of wear and tear from countless emergency trips, often leaving us stranded on the side of the road when we need it most.
The HAMC EMS department proudly serves the ambulance services of Rolette, Maddock, Leeds, Towner, and the surrounding small towns. With our advanced life support services, we can provide critical care to patients 20 to 40 minutes earlier than if they waited for transport to the nearest hospital.
Your generous support can help us maintain and enhance this vital service. Together, we can ensure that our community receives timely, advanced medical care when it matters most. Please consider making a donation to support the Advance Life Support Intercept service at HAMC. Your contribution will directly impact the lives of those in need, helping us continue our mission of providing exceptional healthcare to our community.
Thank you for your support!
Since its launch in 1997, the Advance Life Support Intercept service at HAMC has been a lifeline for the communities surrounding Rugby, North Dakota. This essential program was created to provide early advanced medical support, ensuring that our residents receive the best possible care in critical situations.
Our service operates with a specially equipped QRU, an SUV outfitted with advanced medical equipment, including a cardiac monitor with EKG capabilities and a comprehensive range of emergency medications. This innovative approach allows us to intercept incoming Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances, delivering a higher level of care to patients on their way to HAMC.
What makes our service truly unique is that it is staffed by a single nationally registered paramedic. This efficient model not only reduces the need for additional staffing but also allows for quicker response times, especially in remote areas where traditional ambulances may struggle to reach. The paramedic can accompany the BLS crew to the hospital, ensuring continuous care while leaving the QRU ready for its next call.
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