CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Montgomery County Government and Ascension Saint Thomas this morning announced a strategic public-private partnership to establish a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facility at Exit 11 off Interstate 24, on the campus of the planned new hospital.
The future Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville Hospital is seeking approval through the Tennessee Certificate of Need (CON) process, with a hearing in Nashville coming up Wednesday.
“This partnership marks a major milestone in our commitment to building a healthier, safer community,” said Wes Golden, Montgomery County mayor, in a news release. “By working together with Ascension Saint Thomas, we are addressing the critical need for expanded emergency services in one of our fastest-growing corridors in Montgomery County.”
“We are extremely blessed to be afforded this opportunity by Ascension Saint Thomas to locate a new and modern EMS station,” said Chris Proctor, Chief, Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services. “This comes at a pivotal time in our department as we have been working with the mayor’s office to build a new station in the Exit 11 area. We currently operate out of a small portion of a city fire station with no room to accommodate the continued increase in emergency medical responses. This new facility will not only provide our team with the space and tools they need, but it will also save taxpayer dollars in the long run. We are truly thankful.”…