{"id":7222,"date":"2025-02-03T16:10:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T22:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/?p=7222"},"modified":"2026-07-14T10:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T16:54:17","slug":"community-paramedicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/community-paramedicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Paramedicine Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The right care, at the right time, at the right place.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paramedics are more than just rescue workers. They\u2019re highly trained health care workers who can help fill growing gaps in Kansas\u2019 health care system. These gaps are fueled by workforce shortages, health care facility closures and an aging population. As the need for health care is increasing, the access to care is decreasing \u2014 especially in our rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, an emerging health care model, called community paramedicine, can help solve this issue by leveraging the skills of paramedics in new ways. Paramedics already bridge the gap between communities and hospitals. Now, those skills can help fill the gap between communities and the health care system as a whole. They can provide the right care, at the right time, at the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, we share videos and resources to learn more about this promising new health care model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RESOURCES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is community paramedicine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Community Paramedics\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jgJ9A7mGR_4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filling the gaps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Community paramedicine: Filling the gaps\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x5r574zCBWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proven cost savings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Community paramedicine: Proven cost savings\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IxnHcHxEQWw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addressing root causes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Community paramedicine: Addressing root causes\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t7dVu_2thMk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The middle ground<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Community paramedicine: The middle ground\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i5uxJy47cIA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping rural hospitals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Community paramedicine: Helping rural hospitals thrive\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q6VZ9PLQ-Hc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eyes and ears in the home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Community paramedicine: Eyes and ears in the home\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DD4jXbnNv7k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extending the workforce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Community paramedicine: Extending the workforce\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WB2paEAu7kc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RESEARCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/community-paramedicine-brief\/\">Research brief<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This brief, developed by the Kansas Health Institute with support from the Health Fund, provides a deep dive into the community paramedicine model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/community-paramedicine-brief\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community-Paramedicine-Brief-Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6292\" style=\"width:470px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community-Paramedicine-Brief-Header.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community-Paramedicine-Brief-Header-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community-Paramedicine-Brief-Header-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FACT SHEET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community-Paramedicine-Fact-Sheet-FINAL.pdf\">Fact sheet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fact sheet provides a quick overview about community paramedicine and why this model is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community-Paramedicine-Fact-Sheet-FINAL.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/United-Methodist-Health-Ministry-Fund-Community-Paramedicine-Fact-Sheet-FINAL_Page_1-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7261\" style=\"width:333px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/United-Methodist-Health-Ministry-Fund-Community-Paramedicine-Fact-Sheet-FINAL_Page_1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/United-Methodist-Health-Ministry-Fund-Community-Paramedicine-Fact-Sheet-FINAL_Page_1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/United-Methodist-Health-Ministry-Fund-Community-Paramedicine-Fact-Sheet-FINAL_Page_1-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/United-Methodist-Health-Ministry-Fund-Community-Paramedicine-Fact-Sheet-FINAL_Page_1-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/United-Methodist-Health-Ministry-Fund-Community-Paramedicine-Fact-Sheet-FINAL_Page_1-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/United-Methodist-Health-Ministry-Fund-Community-Paramedicine-Fact-Sheet-FINAL_Page_1-scaled.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEWS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/patterson-memsa-grant\/\">Pilot project in Kansas and Missouri announced; Health Fund contributing to effort<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The right care, at the right time, at the right place. Paramedics are more than just rescue workers. They\u2019re highly trained health care workers who can help fill growing gaps in Kansas\u2019 health care system. These gaps are fueled by workforce shortages, health care facility closures and an aging population. As the need for health &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":7114,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7222"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7222\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9862,"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7222\/revisions\/9862"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7114"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthfund.org\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}