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Nev. medics visits to patients key to increasing health knowledge and better self-treatment of illness

By Paul Harris
KOLO

RENO, Nev. — If you thought medical professionals did not make house calls anymore, think again. Larry Thompson just received a visit by a team of paramedics from REMSA’s community health program.

“I have had four heart attacks and two strokes and the ambulance has been here at least 10 times,” Thompson said.

The Community Health Program is designed to help patients like Thompson live a healthier life with weekly checkups from paramedics for 30 days after a major surgery. A month ago Thompson had open heart surgery and was recommended to the program by his doctor.

Read Full Story: Special REMSA Unit Making Regular House Calls