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What to do in a medical emergency

Call 911 if you or someone with you is experiencing a medical emergency.

Upcoming EMS week May 18-24

May 18-24, 2025, is the 51st annual National EMS Week.

February is American heart month

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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

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51st 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!

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February is American Heart Month

February 2025 is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular disease. The month includes National Wear Red Day, when people wear red to show support for heart health.

How to participate

Wear red: Wear red on National Wear Red Day to show support for heart health.

Get screened: Get your blood pressure, cholesterol, and other heart health factors checked.

Eat healthy: Eat a balanced diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy.

Exercise: Get at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week.

Learn CPR: Learn how to perform CPR or refresh your skills.

Donate: Donate to support research that helps people live longer, healthier lives.

Quit smoking: Set a quit date and ask friends and family for support.

Reduce stress: Practice healthy sleep habits and try to lower your stress.