Escalon Community Ambulance has listed its calls for service for the period from Wednesday, Sept. 14 through Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Crews responded to:
Heart problems – 0
CVA/Stroke – 1
Breathing problems – 0
Traumatic injury –2
Other medical problems – 10
Total Patients – 13
Hospital destination:
Oak Valley Hospital – 0
St. Joseph’s Medical Center – 1
Doctors Hospital Modesto – 4
Memorial Medical Center – 4
Kaiser – Manteca – 0
Kaiser – Modesto – 1
Doctors Hospital Manteca – 0
Number of patients transported – 10
Number of patients without transport – 3
Autumn is here. Test and replace batteries. Check or replace carbon monoxide batteries twice a year when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. Replace smoke alarm alkaline batteries at least once a year. Test alarms every month to ensure they work properly.