PCMH EMS Community Outreach

07/20/2025

PCMH EMS and Emergency Department staff recently had the opportunity to participate in hands-on training with the University of Missouri’s Mobile Simulation Lab!
Thanks to grant funding, the MU Sim Truck travels across the state delivering high-fidelity, real-life training to healthcare teams, and we were lucky to have it stop right here in Pike County. Using a state-of-the-art mannequin capable of simulating real medical emergencies, our EMS and Emergency Department teams worked to sharpen critical thinking, communication, and teamwork in high-pressure scenarios.

This kind of training helps ensure that when every second counts, we’re ready.

Huge thanks to the University of Missouri and the mobile sim lab team for supporting rural healthcare agencies lik

05/25/2025

EMS Week 2025 has come to a close, but our gratitude remains!

Last week, we took time to honor and celebrate the incredible professionals of the Pike County Memorial Hospital EMS Department—the heart of our emergency response system.

Day and night, in every kind of weather, our EMS crews were there when it mattered most—bringing critical care, calm under pressure, and compassion to every call. From responding to emergencies in our rural communities to providing life-saving care en route to the hospital, their commitment never wavered.

To our paramedics and EMTs: thank you for your unwavering service, strength, and heart. You make Pike County a better place every single day, and we are so proud of the work you do.

Though EMS Week has ended, our appreciation lasts all year.

04/27/2025

PCMH EMS had so much fun building an obstacle course for Healthy Kid’s Day today!
We saw kids jumping, crawling, and racing their way through — all smiles, no collisions!

Even some of our staff couldn’t resist giving it a try (and had just as much fun as the kids!).

It was awesome to see everyone moving, laughing, and having a blast.

Thanks for letting us be part of your day, and remember: staying active can be this much fun!!

04/23/2025

Congrats Aaron and Casey!

04/20/2025

Just a reminder: our ambulances are standing by in case you go a little too hard on the chocolate bunnies, jellybeans, or Aunt Carol’s questionable deviled eggs.

Whether you’re egg hunting, ham eating, or just pretending to like Peeps, we hope your day is egg-cellent and drama-free (unless it’s the good kind—like family bingo feuds).

We’re here if you need us—no bunny does it better!

— Your always-alert, occasionally-caffeinated PCMH EMS Crew

03/04/2025

Our community can rest assured that our EMS department's exceptionally gifted team is always on standby, prepared to deliver compassion, support, and clinical excellence whenever duty calls. 🚑 ❤️ 🚑

✅️17,935 people in Pike County (2023 Census)

✅️Tax payer dollar breakdown- 8% is income
➡️1% of that income is used to cover operations
➡️remaining 7% goes to capital funding

✅️2024 Call Volume Data – average of 8.1 daily calls between 2 ambulances

✅️5 EMS team members staffed per shift
➡️2 ALS ambulances
➡️1 Supervisor Truck – Added as an additional resource to provide ALS care by a paramedic when an ambulance was unavailable. Life saving care will be administered until transport by ambulance or air is available.

✅️In 2024 the daily downtime was 58%

✅️Mutual Aid Calls continue to decrease
➡️2022 – requests were 9% of total call volume
➡️2023 – requests were 6% of total call volume
➡️2024 – requests were 3.94 % of total call volume

✅️PCMH Emergency Department physician manages ambulances with medical control 24/7

✅️Current Ambulance Deployment Model
➡️Maintain 2 ALS ambulances staffed with a paramedic/EMT or 2 paramedics 24/7, 365 days a year
➡️Louisiana, MO base – Main
➡️Bowling Green base – Satellite

Our PCMH EMS team ensures the people of Pike County get the life-saving care they need when it matters most. Thank you for all you do!

02/25/2025

Let our EMS team assist in getting your BLS Provider card! With immediate CPR following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, we can triple the patient’s chance of survival!!

Whether it be your preschool, church group, business, or if you simply want it for personal development, give Reesa Vanhooser a call or email for more information. We will set a time and date that works for you!!

-PCMH EMS Team

Learn CPR & Save a Life!

Pike County Memorial Hospital is offering American Heart Association CPR Training for individuals and groups! Whether you need certification for work or just want to be prepared in an emergency, we can teach you the life-saving skills you need.

Why is CPR important?

Immediate response saves lives: CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival if performed immediately after cardiac arrest.

Empower yourself: Knowing CPR gives you the confidence to act in emergencies, whether at home, work, or in public spaces.

Help when every second counts: In the event of a heart attack or stroke, CPR provides critical time until medical help arrives.

Don’t wait until it’s too late—be the difference in someone’s life!

Call our ER Director, Reesa at 573-754-5531 ext. 7161 or email [email protected] to schedule your session today!

02/18/2025

It's always exciting to welcome a new truck to our fleet, marking another step forward in our ongoing commitment to enhancing crew and patient safety.

01/28/2025

In 2024, the Pike County EMS team showed up with kindness, care, and expertise, responding to just shy of 3,000 of calls for service. Through every storm and every quiet night, they stood ready.

Pike County EMS continues to provide community support, training, and strong relationships with other first responders in the county to always be ready for whatever emergency they may encounter.

As we step into 2025, we celebrate their selflessness and wish you a year of love, laughter, and well-being.

09/26/2024

During new hire orientation, EMT Gage demonstrated exceptional initiative by assisting a PCMH volunteer with a flat tire, exemplifying a commitment to supporting others in need. We look forward to having Gage on our team!

09/13/2024