{"id":19796,"date":"2016-09-05T11:03:15","date_gmt":"2016-09-05T15:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=19796"},"modified":"2016-09-05T11:04:12","modified_gmt":"2016-09-05T15:04:12","slug":"muskoka-paramedic-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/muskoka-paramedic-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Ambulance service has transitioned to District of Muskoka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>MEDIA RELEASE<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong> <broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>The District Municipality of Muskoka (District) transitioned to direct delivery of ambulance services on September 4, 2016. The District is marking this transition by rebranding the service to \u201cMuskoka Paramedic Services\u201d from \u201cMuskoka EMS\u201d to more accurately reflect the work performed by paramedics and to distinguish themselves from other emergency service providers. This change is in keeping with the many other ambulance services throughout Ontario which have already rebranded their service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe change will achieve cost savings and maintain the highest quality paramedic service available for Muskoka,\u201d explains John Klinck, District Chair at the District Municipality of Muskoka. \u201cMuskokans deserve the very best access to pre-hospital care and Muskoka Paramedic Services will continue to provide just that.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"modern-quote full\"><p>The paramedic service has a stellar reputation both locally and across the Province as a result of the skill, performance and excellent clinical care that paramedics deliver to our communities. We are honoured and excited to add paramedics to the District team.<br \/>\n<cite>Michael Duben, Chief Administrative Officer at the District Municipality of Muskoka<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWith our unique geography, influx of tourists, and seasonal population increases, Muskoka requires responsive paramedic services that can reactively and proactively meet evolving demand.\u201d Jeff McWilliam, Chief of Paramedic Services and Emergency Management at the District Municipality of Muskoka. \u201cMuskoka Paramedic Services will continue to provide excellent care to the wonderful residents and many visitors who live in or visit Muskoka, and I am thrilled to be working with the many dedicated paramedic professionals who have been serving this District so well for years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don&#8217;t miss out on Doppler! 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