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YORK, Maine In recognition of the important emergency transportation services provided to town residents by the York Ambulance Association, the York Community Services Association said it will donate up to $20,000 in matching funds to YAA during the month of May. National Emergency Medical Services Week is May 16-22, and YCSA Executive Director Michelle Surdoval said her team wanted to help YAA raise money toward the purchase of a new ambulance. “We received a significant grant from a donor who asked that we use the money to help York seniors,” Surdoval said. Surdoval and her staff were concerned that local seniors who need emergency transportation have not been calling 911 because of concern they could not afford to pay for any portion of the ambulance trip not covered by insurance. ....
The hospital had hoped to hold a vaccination clinic this week for Mainers 70 and older. By Dan Bancroft and Steven Porter [email protected] YORK, Maine After state officials loosened the eligibility criteria for COVID-19 vaccinations last week, York Hospital held its first vaccination clinic Saturday that included members of the public 70 or older. York Hospital spokesperson Jean Kolak said the clinic went well, with nearly 300 people receiving vaccines. That included 135 health care providers and first responders under Phase 1a and 161 residents age 70 or older under Phase 1b, she said. People are clearly eager to receive the vaccine, and the hospital looks forward to meeting the need, Kolak said. ....
YORK, Maine The town s Board of Selectmen tackled a full agenda at Monday night s meeting, which stretched well beyond the normal 10 p.m. time limit, even after Chair Todd Frederick pushed some agenda items off to the Feb. 8 meeting. Most of the meeting s first hour was dominated by a report on COVID-19 vaccination by York Hospital s Erich Fogg. But there were several other noteworthy items thereafter: Ambulance contract awarded The contract award between the town and York Ambulance service was introduced for discussion by Town Manager Steve Burns. “This is one of the best buys that the town has,” Burns said, noting that “any service we receive, we spend a little bit of money and receive tremendous value.” ....