Letter to the Editor: Rural EMS struggling more than ever

It’s heartbreaking to hear about the recent struggles of our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. We’re hearing of hospitals not getting needed ambulances, overworked EMTs because of severe staffing shortages, and more calls coming in than the resources needed to answer them.

And the situation has only gotten worse with the state mandates for COVID-19 vaccinations.

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