Dorchester Expands Community Paramedic Care | Charleston News

Dorchester County is doubling down on its life-changing community paramedic program, adding a second paramedic to serve more residents and tackle everyday needs that ambulances can’t fix. Since launching last year, the initiative has helped over 1,200 people — connecting them to housing, food, rehab, walkers, and even home repairs. Angelina Johnson, the first paramedic, shows how care goes beyond emergencies: she’s building bridges to primary care, recovery, and dignity. With flexible, personalized support — from one visit to ongoing help — the program frees up ambulances for true crises while filling gaps in rural care. Hiring begins this fall, with the new paramedic expected by January, aiming for coverage on every shift so no one slips through the cracks.

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