MedCity News March 28, 2025
By focusing on prevention, collaboration, and data-driven innovation, community health programs are ensuring resources are used more effectively and patient care is proactive rather than reactive.
What if fire and EMS services could do more than respond to emergencies? What if they could prevent them, protect their people, and enhance the health of communities? Community health programs are doing just that, and they’re redefining how agencies serve their cities and towns.
Community health programs provide proactive solutions to challenges such as frequent falls, chronic conditions, or the needs of underserved populations. By identifying and addressing gaps in care, these initiatives reduce 911 calls, prevent hospital readmissions, and align resources more effectively to improve patient outcomes.
In fact, research shows that...