Itโs National Eat Your Vegetables Day ๐ฅฆ๐ Healthy choices matter. Eating better, staying hydrated, taking meds as prescribed, and keeping up with checkups can help prevent emergencies. And if something suddenly feels wrong, donโt wait โ call 9-1-1. #CountyAmbulance
Today is National Senior Health & Fitness Day!
County Ambulance encourages our older residents to stay active, stay hydrated, take medications as prescribed, and never ignore warning signs like chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, confusion, or stroke symptoms.
Kicking off EMS Week the right way! ๐๐
Our crews started EMS Week with a delicious breakfast buffet from KJ Nosh, and it was great to see everyone enjoying good food, a few laughs, and some well-deserved appreciation.
@EMSWeek@MassAmbulance@amerambassoc
๐ Despite false claims, EMS in Pittsfield is not in crisis. County Ambulance has more units & staff than pre-COVID, avg. 911 response time of 6.19 mins, and avg. hospital turnaround of 19 mins. Rest assuredโwe are here when you need us. ๐ #EMS#Pittsfield
๐๐ Social media can be overwhelming with negativity and discord. Take a step backโhug someone you love, breathe, and focus on what truly matters: kindness and connection.
#ChooseKindness#CommunityFirst
๐๐ Today is National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day.
Fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. Awareness saves livesโletโs spread knowledge, support recovery, and honor those weโve lost.
#FentanylPrevention#Awareness
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๐จ This morning, a County Ambulance was in an accident on the Mass Pike. Thankfully, our 2 crew members had only minor injuries. ๐ No patient onboard, no other vehicles involved.
๐ In October, 7 stroke patients were identified & 100% received an Early Stroke Alert to Berkshire Medical Center, giving them the best chance for recovery. Proud of our team for providing fast, life-saving care! ๐ #StrokeCare#EarlyIntervention#CountyAmbulance
๐ County Ambulance Service is here for you 24/7! Proudly serving Berkshire County with dedicated EMTs and paramedics. โค๏ธ
Quick tips:
Dress in layers โ๏ธ
Drive carefully ๐
Check on neighbors ๐ฅ
In an emergency, call 911. Non-emergency? Reach us at [phone number]. Stay safe.๐ซถ
๐ Exciting news! County Ambulance Service is now a Massachusetts OEMS Accredited Training Institution at the Basic Life Support Level! ๐ โจ After a rigorous year-long process, weโre back to offer EMT Basic Classes. Stay tuned for schedules and info. Thanks for your support! ๐๐
PROUD DAY HERE AT COUNTY AMBULANCE
County Ambulanceโs dedication to ensuring heart attack and stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care has earned us a Mission: Lifeline EMS Bronze award. Learn more at https://t.co/B5FU96nlra
๐จ Exciting News from County Ambulance Service! ๐จ
We are thrilled to announce the recent appointment of Cody Schaefer and Matt Wilson as our newest Shift Supervisors! ๐
At County Ambulance, we take data seriously to ensure we provide the best care possible. By monitoring specific measures, we can identify variations that impact patient outcomes and delve deeper into those findings.
@amerambassoc@MassAmbulance