Someone to watch over me
In rural and remote B.C. communities—many with high rates of chronic disease—paramedics are helping prevent emergencies before they happen. Chris Michel’s job has changed dramatically over the last three years. A longtime paramedic, Michel recently became a community paramedic (CP) and is now also a mentor to other CPs. While his colleagues responded to most emergency calls around Boston Bar, a small town on the steep side of the Fraser Canyon, Michel is focused on helping the area’s 1,000 residents … Read More