SafeTech Solutions, the consultant hired by the Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital to evaluate and make recommendations for EMS (ambulance) delivery in our region took a little longer than anticipated, but their product is well worth the wait. Their recommended System Design #1, where the EBCH owns the service, with Advanced Life Support ambulance stations in Ely, Babbitt and Tower, is the common sense, regional approach that will provide modern, sustainable ambulance service to our region. Now it is up to us citizens and our local governments to educate ourselves on this valuable recommendation and see it through, always keeping in mind that “the patient comes first.” That’s clearly how SafeTech and the EBCH approached it. I have to say that I’m excited about this and appreciate it. There is light at the end of the tunnel!
Lee Peterson
Greenwood
Township