North Carolina Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedic Coalition

  Community paramedicine is a rapidly evolving field that extends the traditional roles of emergency medical services (EMS) to include more proactive, preventive healthcare. As the healthcare landscape continues to shift towards managing chronic disease more effectively and efficiently, there is a pressing need for specialized chronic disease management protocols within community paramedicine. These protocols would not only complement existing emergency response protocols but also significantly contribute to the overall healthcare system by improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions. The Growing Burden of Chronic Diseases Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Managing these diseases outside of traditional healthcare settings is becoming increasingly important as populations age and healthcare costs rise. Community paramedics are perfectly positioned to address this need due t...