Congratulations to UCFD#1's very own Community Paramedic, Jessica Marcum, for her recognition from the National Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers (NAMIHP)!

From NAMIHP:

"Built on a strong partnership between Good Shepherd Medical Center and Umatilla County Fire District #1, this Community Paramedicine program serves more than 90,000 residents across 5,500 square miles in Umatilla and Morrow counties. By uniting hospital resources with EMS expertise, the team bridges gaps in care, connects patients to essential services, and strengthens access in even the most rural areas.

One powerful example: the team was contacted by the hospital’s wound care center about a homeless patient with a wound vac who had missed critical follow-up care. Without reliable phone access, transportation, or a place to charge their equipment, the patient was at risk of infection and repeated 911 use.

Jessica located the patient in a local park, arranged same-day wound care, coordinated transportation, connected them with mental health and social services for clothing and ongoing support, and helped secure temporary housing. Since then, the patient’s 911 use has dropped significantly, infections have decreased, and they’ve reestablished stability through community partnerships.

This story demonstrates the real power of MIH/CP: meeting people where they are, addressing medical and social needs together, and changing lives through connection and compassion."