ESD 4 to receive $15,000 grant

Wilson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 4 will receive a ,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) grant. The Blue Impact Grant is being awarded to help ESD 4 enhance its Mobile Integrated Health Program, whereby its EMS personnel expand their traditional role to fill gaps in local health care, especially for rural residents. “The grant will provide funds for additional personnel expenses for Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) paramedics to perform home visits, public events, and training outside of their regularly scheduled ambulance shifts,” ESD 4 Operations Director William Miles explained. “The grant will also cover specialized training and...

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