To The Haldimand Press
HALDIMAND—Haldimand’s Paramedic Specialty Programs are essential in delivering specialized in-home service while offering mobility in care with our Bike Medic Program. These personalized programs keep our community healthy and provide specific care based on residents’ needs.
One of its initiatives is to incorporate animal therapy into the care of clients. The Community Paramedic Wellness Dog Program brings a deeper connection to our existing Community Paramedic Programs. Wellness Dogs can be used in home visits, wellness clinics, and community outreach programs. Animal therapy has long been proven to lower stress, improve feelings of wellbeing, support people through difficult situations, and bring happiness to those they visit.
The program is fortunate to have several families and businesses generously donate their suitable dogs for use. If successful in the evaluation and training, these dogs will be partnered with a Community Paramedic Handler to improve the health and wellness of the people they are visiting.
Haldimand also has a Bike Paramedic Program that deploys paramedics on bicycles at community events. The bike program is looking forward to another successful year, quickly responding to patients and providing initial emergency care until an ambulance arrives. The Bike Medics will be attending many events; keep an eye out for them during the spring and summer festival season.
The Haldimand County Paramedic Program is diversifying its services to meet the needs of our residents through localized and specialized care. Our Community Paramedic Wellness Dogs Program is making strides to connect people with animals to promote overall wellbeing. Whereas our Bike Medics are actively in the community to ensure you remain safe as summer activities resume. Over the next few months, keep an eye on our Paramedic Speciality Programs tailoring care to meet your needs.
