Escalon Community Ambulance has listed its calls for service from Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Dec. 2.
Crews responded to:
Heart problems – 6
CVA/Stroke – 0
Breathing problems – 1
Traumatic injury – 1
Other medical problems – 8
Total Patients – 16
Hospital destination:
San Joaquin General – 1
St. Joseph’s Hospital – 1
Doctor’s Hospital Modesto – 2
Memorial Medical Center – 4
Kaiser – Modesto – 4
Oak Valley Hospital – 0
Number of patients transported – 12
Number of patients without transport – 4
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