New Antigonish EHS Station; Tuition for Paramedics, EMRs Announcement
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Emergency Health Services regional station in Beech Hill, Antigonish County, was held today, June 28. At the event, Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson announced that the Province will cover tuition costs for more than 460 people who want to become paramedics or emergency medical responders. The news release about the announcement is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/06/28/free-tuition-paramedics-emergency-medical-responders
Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson, centre right, cuts the ribbon at the new Emergency Health Services regional station in Beech Hill, Antigonish County, today, June 28. Joining the Minister were, from left, Matthew Crossman, President and Chief Operating Officer, Emergency Medical Care Inc.; Kevin MacMullin, Business Manager, IUOE Local 727; Laurie Boucher, Mayor of the Town of Antigonish; Ron MacGillivray; and Owen McCarron, Warden, Municipality of the County of Antigonish. (Communications Nova Scotia)
The new Emergency Health Services regional station can accommodate nine ambulances and up to 50 staff. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson announces an investment of more than $6.8 million to cover full tuition for more than 460 people who want to become a primary care paramedic or emergency medical responder. (Communications Nova Scotia)
Emergency Health Services supervisors (eastern region) Mike Gillis, left, and Alex Bromley, centre, show Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson a patient transfer unit at the new station. (Communications Nova Scotia)