New Report Finds Wisconsin EMS Providers Are Responding to More Falls

New Report Finds Wisconsin EMS Providers Are Responding to More Falls A new report from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) finds that falls are a leading cause of injury and death in Wisconsin. The report, EMS and Falls in Wisconsin , shows that, in 2022, emergency medical services (EMS) providers responded to over 130,000 falls across the state, the top injury they responded to. “This data provides unique insight into where and why falls are occurring, and sheds light on where resources are needed most,” says State Health Officer Paula Tran. “Today…

JenniferC.Miller

September 11, 2023

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