The Canadian Press
TORONTO — Ontario’s health minister says the government will spend $6 million to expand the services of paramedics across the province.
Deb Matthews says the community paramedicine programs will improve access to home care and support services for seniors and others with chronic conditions.
Paramedics would visit seniors who are known to call emergency services frequently and offer help that Matthews says will prevent unnecessary ER visits and premature admission to long-term care.
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