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Community Paramedic Program
Brunswick County implemented the Community Paramedic Program in 2025 to meet the urgent medical needs of Brunswick County citizens that fall outside the reach of traditional healthcare system, thereby preventing urgent needs from escalating into emergent situations.
Our program aims to:
- Increase access to services
- Provide a strong support system by connecting patients to the medical providers they need.
- Keep you informed and involved by facilitating communication with your healthcare team members.
- Decrease unnecessary hospital re-admissions
- Provide home-based services
- Assist with patient driven care needs
- Identify and bridge gaps in medical care
What is a Community Paramedic?
A Community Paramedic is a uniquely qualified clinician with specialized training and extensive experience who delivers care outside traditional hospital or emergency settings. By bringing care directly to patients, Community Paramedics play a vital role in improving health outcomes.
Proactive Patient Healthcare
By proactively addressing patient needs, our compassionate and experienced team helps to improve health and well-being while reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital re-admissions. Serving Brunswick County residents, we provide comprehensive, individualized services and connect patients with vital community resources to ensure ongoing support. Through this commitment to community health, Community Paramedics foster a more resilient and informed patient population.
More Than 911, Support Beyond Emergencies
- Medication reconciliation between pharmacy and primary care providers.
- Medication planning, education, and visual instruction on compliance.
- In-home safety and risk assessment for falls, obstacles, adequate lighting, etc.
- Navigation of community-based resources based on patient needs.
- Education, a key tool that empowers patients and enhances their understanding of their health conditions for improved management.
- Accountability and Assistance in making lifestyle changes for chronic disease management.
- The ability to provide some treatments in the home.
- Assessment of physical and mental health needs, a vital step that ensures comprehensive care.
- Assistance into detox centers and rehabilitation centers, connection to inpatient and outpatient treatment centers.
- Assistance for substance abuse disorders while connecting to recovery services.
Who We Serve
- Seniors
- Homebound individuals
- Individuals with Chronic Illnesses
- Recently discharged patients
- At risk populations in rural, underserved communities
- Parents, including new and expecting parents
- Families needing health education or support
- Patients managing multiple medications
- Individuals experiencing gaps in access to primary care
- Individuals needing in-home safety assessments
- Individuals navigating mental health or wellness challenges
- Individuals needing medication or recovery services for substance abuse disorders
Community Connections
Connecting you with resources such as:
- Crisis Intervention
- Education on Health Conditions
- Mental Health Treatment
- Substance Use Treatment
- Food Insecurity
- Housing Insecurity
- Fall Risk Assessment
- New Parent Education