Galesburg Hospitals' Ambulance Service saw an overwhelming demand for emergency medical assistance in 2024, responding to:
- 15,528: Total Calls for Service
- 10,901: Total Patients Transported:
(4,152: Basic Life Support, 3,396: Advanced Life Support)
- 108,291: Loaded Patient Miles
- 2,142: Transfers out of Town
- 156: Standbys (Police, Fire, Football, etc.)
Mike Howard, executive director of GHAS, joined WGIL's Tyler Gumm and Jay Redfern on Galesburg's Morning News to talk about the surge in calls.
Also discussed:
- The history of GHAS, exploring its evolution from private ambulance services to a comprehensive paramedic operation.
- Key distinctions between paramedics and EMTs are clarified, along with insights into the qualifications and scheduling of the paramedic staff.
- Additionally, the discussion touches on patterns of activity throughout the year, shedding light on trends in call volume.
