Milton Fire-Rescue Launches Community Paramedicine Program According to the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, chronic diseases affect more than 149 million Americans, and that number is expected to grow to as many as 171 million by the year 2030, with many of those having multiple conditions. Finding ways to improve health outcomes for those individuals benefits the entire community through improved quality of life and reduced medical costs associated with chronic disease state management.The Milton Fire-Rescue Departments new Community Paramedicine Program, the first of its kind in north Fulton, is just one unique way that the department is working to improve the health of Milton residents and promote public safety and education at no cost to citizens. Miltons program will take a novel approach to this healthcare model by pairing the departments focus on community outreach and education with its numerous life safety initiatives. This program is open to Milton residents of all ages, young and old, who are dealing with chronic health conditions and other special needs.The Community Paramedicine Program offers many educational components including medication, chronic disease, and nutrition and dietary education in addition to medical assessments, wellness checks, and home safety inspections for fire and other health hazards.To learn more about the Community Paramedics Program, call 678-242-2541. Patients may self-refer, area medical providers can refer Milton patients to the program, and family members may refer loved ones residing in Milton.
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