Escalon Community Ambulance has listed its calls for service for the period from Wednesday, Nov. 30 through Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Crews responded to:
Fall – 2
Traffic Accident – 2
Behavioral Emergency – 1
Sick Person – 2
Heart problems – 1
Breathing problems – 6
Pregnancy/Birth – 2
Chest Pain/Discomfort – 1
Seizures – 1
Other medical problems – 2
Total Patients – 20
Hospital destination:
Doctors Medical Center – 7
Memorial Medical Center – 2
Kaiser Hospital Modesto – 2
Doctors Hospital of Manteca – 2
Oak Valley Hospital – 1
Number of patients transported – 14
Number of patients without transport – 6
Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature so before you or your children step out into cold air, remember the advice that follows with the simple acronym COLD — cover, overexertion, layers, dry. Stay warm this winter season.