The newest addition to the Llano County EMS fleet arrived last week was placed into service on Friday, July 24th. The ambulance, which was purchased with funds provided by the Llano Memorial Healthcare System Foundation, will be stationed in Kingsland. According to Cristy Knapp, Llano County EMS Director, "Last fiscal year, Unit 3 in Kingsland accounted for more than half the EMS call and run volume." Llano County EMS provides coverage for a 937 square mile geographic area in addition to providing support to outlying communities.
Joe Mantheiy, MD, EMS Medical Director and members of the LMHS Foundation had an opportunity to see the unit and actually step inside Friday morning. Phyllis Farr Alexander, President of the Foundation remarked, "Being inside an ambulance on this type of occasion is much more pleasant than seeing the inside for the first time as a patient." She was proud the Foundation, whose sole purpose to raise funds in support of the health system, was able to fund the entire purchase which was in excess of $110K using proceeds from the annual Mardi Gras Ball for the last two years.
Alexander also expressed appreciation to the community who supports the Foundation’s endeavors and to the members of the Foundation Board of Directors for their dedication. In recent years, the Foundation funded the construction of the canopy at the main entrance of the hospital, assisted with upgrading radiology equipment, expanding the ER, and the aiding in the purchase of a new telemetry monitoring system as well as automated vital sign and obstetric monitoring equipment. "The work of our Foundation in providing additional funds to purchase new equipment, upgrade technology and renovate our facility is vital. Every donation is greatly appreciated and helps to sustain our healthcare system. Each and every dollar makes a difference."
For more information or to make a donation, contact the LMHS Foundation at 325 247-7824.
