The Lawrence County Emergency Medical Services has published its monthly report for December, revealing significant activity within the department. During this month, the EMS received a total of 621 requests for assistance, leading to the transportation of 430 patients. In addition to local transfers to Southern Tennessee Regional Hospital in Lawrenceburg, the data indicates that 76 patients were taken to Maury Regional Hospital, while 6 were transported to Southern Tennessee Regional in Pulaski. Furthermore, 24 patients were sent to North Alabama Medical Center, and 36 individuals were transported to facilities in non-adjoining counties.
The report also highlights other important statistics, including 92 instances where patients refused care or did not require any medical attention. Additionally, there were 64 calls that were either canceled or resulted in no patient being found. The department also provided fire standby services, assisted law enforcement, and responded to mutual aid requests on 26 occasions, while engaging in community outreach on one occasion. Notably, the call volume for December 2024 showed a marked increase compared to the previous month, indicating a growing demand for emergency medical services in the area.