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41. How EMS in Rural Methow Valley, Washington, Coped with a Devastating Wildfire - Resources
Date: Oct 2014

Describes the emergency medical service (EMS) response in the aftermath of a wildfire, in which patients and providers were cut off from hospitals, 911 coverage, and power. Shows the importance of advanced preparedness and planning by rural EMS agencies.

...EMS agencies. --- How EMS in Rural Methow Valley, Washington, Coped with a Devastating Wildfire Describes...

42. Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion: Critical Factors for EMS Support - Resources
Date: Feb 2022

Policy position paper focused on emergency medical services (EMS) in communities with hospitals converting to Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) status. Outlines barriers to EMS delivery in rural areas including funding, workforce, and community engagement and support. Includes policy recommendations.

...EMS Support --- Policy position paper focused on emergency medical services (EMS) in communities with hospitals...

43. Emergency Medical Services Response Times in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Areas - Resources
Date: Oct 2017

Analyzes 2015 emergency medical services (EMS) data from 485 EMS agencies across the U.S. to describe the time period between a 911 call and EMS arrival, or response time. Includes EMS response time data for rural, suburban, and urban zip codes.

...EMS) data from 485 EMS agencies across the U.S. to describe the time period between...

44. Livingston County Help For Seniors - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Jan 20, 2026

The EMS of Livingston County, NY were equipped through vodcast trainings on how to screen older adults for unmet healthcare needs.

...EMS trainings — many of which are still hosted on the Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS Council...

45. The EMS and Community Paramedic Workforces Respond to COVID-19 - Resources
Date: Jun 2023

Results of a study in which 17 key informant experts shared their perspectives on how the emergency medical services (EMS) and community paramedicine (CP) workforces responded to COVID-19 during the first year of the pandemic. Also describes how the pandemic has affected EMS and CP. Features statistics on participant characteristics, with breakdowns by rural and urban locations.

...EMS and Community Paramedic Workforces Respond to COVID-19 --- Results of a study in which...

46. National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) - Organizations
Reviewed: Dec 3, 2025

Summary information for the organization National Association of EMS Physicians, including related information from this organization listed on the RHIhub website.

...EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) --- Summary information for the organization National Association of EMS Physicians, including related...

47. Keeping Rural EMS Reliable and Sustainable, with James Small - Resources
Date: Dec 2023

An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring James Small, Rural EMS Outreach Director for the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health. Focuses on rural emergency medical services workforce and funding shortages, and how rural EMS can be maintained and expanded.

...EMS can be maintained and expanded. --- Keeping Rural EMS Reliable and Sustainable, with James Small...

48. NCDHHS Announces $10 Million for EMS Workforce Through NC Rural Health Transformation Program - News
Date: Jun 8, 2026

Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding has been granted to 39 emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in North Carolina to enhance the EMS workforce as well as improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services through mobile integrated health. Describes drug overdose disparities in rural communities. Source: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

...EMS) agencies in North Carolina to enhance the EMS workforce as well as improve access...

49. Obesity in Rural America, with Jennifer Conner and Jason Lofton – Exploring Rural Health Podcast - Podcast Episode
Date: Nov 1, 2022

The November 2022 episode of RHIhub's podcast features Jennifer Conner, DrPH, an associate professor with the Delta Population Health Institute at the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, and Jason Lofton, MD, a family physician at the Lofton Family Clinic in De Queen, Arkansas, in a discussion about rural obesity and how rural patients can live their healthiest life.

...em for free. I've had a few patients that I've just let 'em...

50. Access to Emergency Medical Services in Rural Communities: Policy Brief and Recommendations to the Secretary - Resources
Date: Nov 2022

Provides an overview of issues related to the provision of emergency medical services (EMS) in rural areas. Discusses rural EMS access, financing, and workforce challenges, as well as promising telehealth innovations. Outlines federal programs and resources that support EMS programs. Offers policy recommendations related to access to EMS, workforce, and reimbursement.

...EMS) in rural areas. Discusses rural EMS access, financing, and workforce challenges, as well as promising...