Escalon Community Ambulance has listed its calls for service for the period from Thursday, Oct. 6 through Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Crews responded to:

Heart problems – 4

CVA/Stroke – 0

Breathing problems – 5

Traumatic injury –6

Other medical problems – 19

Total Patients – 34

Hospital destination:

Oak Valley Hospital – 1

St. Joseph’s Medical Center – 0

Doctors Hospital Modesto – 13

Memorial Medical Center – 7

Kaiser – Manteca – 0

Kaiser – Modesto – 6

Doctors Hospital Manteca – 1

Number of patients transported – 28

Number of patients without transport – 6

Did you know that October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month? Rett Syndrome is a unique developmental disorder that is first recognized in infancy and seen almost always in girls. You can read about the research that is being conducted to improve the quality of life for the patients and their families on their website. The International Rett Syndrome Foundation’s website is www.rettsyndrome.org.