The head of the regional ambulance service is pumped about the government's moves to help streamline paramedic services in Ontario. EMS Chief Norm Gale says the province is making 6 million dollars available for that purpose. It means each regional emergency service can apply for funding to design programs and do research into how paramedics can become better health care providers. Gale envisions local paramedics becoming more of a support service for seniors and those who have barriers accessing health care.
