Dr. John Wells studied at the Texas Tech University School of Medicine, and eventually became the medical director of the Valley Pain & Rehab Center in Brownsville, Texas. Today, Dr. John Wells serves as the medical director of the Brownsville Fire Department, where he oversees Mobile Integrated Health Care and the Community Paramedicine Program.
Launched in 2018, Brownsville Mobile Integrated Health Care was developed to deliver preventative care through the emergency response teams with the Brownsville Fire Department. The department operates seven full-time ambulances for emergencies, and another non-emergency truck. The program arranges for scheduled visits from paramedics in those ambulances, who perform home checks on elderly or ill patients.
The program identifies individuals who call 911 most often. These may be people without other options, such as family members to care for them, or those who suffer from chronic illnesses that may develop into critical medical issues. Once identified, the paramedics visit them and provide assistance and resources to prevent further 911 calls. Local community organizations also support the patients with additional services.
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