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Starke County Ambulance Calls Still a Concern

November 9, 2017November 9, 2017Anita Goodan

The Starke County Commissioners remain concerned about the number of transfers by Starke County EMS personnel.

EMS Director Travis Clary reported to the commissioners on Oct. 2 that the percentage of transfers dropped from 35 or 25 percent to 10 percent in September.

Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie said the number of transfers were down to seven percent in October. Continue reading →

Starke County Council Addresses Loss in Ambulance Transfers

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017Anita Goodan

Starke County EMS is losing ambulance transfers to another ambulance service which has caused a reduction in revenue for the county.

EMS Director Travis Clary mentioned the issue to the commissioners earlier this month in his report to the board and the Starke County Council discussed it this week.

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