Lt. Governor will address challenges to rural ambulance service
SPRINGFIELD – Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will address emergency medical service providers and local stakeholders Wednesday at the second annual Illinois EMS Summit.
The summit brings together first responders, medical service organizations and local officials for workshops and panel discussions about the recruitment and funding challenges facing ambulance services in rural Illinois.
Simon was among those who called for the summit's creation. As chair of the Governor's Rural Affairs Council, Simon has advised the General Assembly on improvements to EMS in rural communities.
DATE: Wednesday, Nov. 19
TIME: 12:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield
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