Our #1 priority is serving our communities and we are here to help.
What to do regarding Covid-19
Please take care of yourself, your community and view our resources below.
What to do in a medical emergency
Call 911 if you or someone with you is experiencing a medical emergency.
Upcoming EMS week May 17-23
May 17-23, 2020, is the 46th annual National EMS Week.
May is stroke awareness month
Please visit our FB page here for stroke awareness tips all month
It is recommended that you call your primary care physician if you have COVID-19 symptoms.
Depending on where you live in our coverage area you can also find information at:
Wentworth Douglas - You can call their hotline and see more information on their website. Click here
York Hospital - Visit their website for more information regarding COVID-19 click here
You can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses with these actions:
- AVOID close contact with people who are sick.
- AVOID touching your eyes, nose & mouth.
- WASH HANDS often with soap & water for at least 20 seconds
For more information from the CDC visit: www.cdc.gov/COVID19
WHEN TO CALL AN AMBULANCE
Is the patients life or quality of life threatened?
If you feel that the patient's life may be endangered, or that the problem could cause long-term damage call 9-1-1 without delay.
Would moving the patient cause further injury?
Call for help if moving the patient by passenger vehicle might cause further damage. (example: neck or spine injuries.)
Always call 9-1-1 for symptoms of heart attack or stroke!
If you suspect heart attack or stroke, call for help immediately! Minutes matter.
Is the scene dangerous?
If the surrounding area presents a hazard to bystanders or danger to the patient, call assistance from trained personnel.
Special Patients
Many patients are older adults, or have pre-existing conditions that add complication to injury or illness. When in doubt about the safety of passenger vehicle transportation, call for help
46th annual National EMS Week.
In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. Once again York Ambulance will partner with EMS organizations across the country to recognize the work they do. While we support South Berwick, Rollinsford, York and our neighboring communities every day it is particularly important that we take a minute during the current crisis to say "thank you" to our team here at York Ambulance as well as EMS professionals across the country.
EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." Whether celebrated with a company cookout or a catered lunch; an open house, an awards ceremony or even quiet reflection about what it means to be an EMS practitioner, EMS Week is the perfect time to recognize EMS and all that its practitioners do for our nation.
Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page to see how you can support EMS here in our communities over the coming weeks!
MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
When it comes to stroke, every minute counts. Acting F.A.S.T. can help stroke patients get the treatments they need to survive and reduce damage to the brain.
According to CDC, more than 3 out of 5 people are aware of all major stroke symptoms and know to call 9-1-1 when someone is having a stroke. There’s more work to do—let’s make it 5 out of 5!
This May, encourage your followers to know the signs and symptoms of stroke so they can take quick action and perhaps save a life.