PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The city of Pawtucket announced it’s launching a new program to deliver “proactive, in-home healthcare” to residents.
The Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program, run through the city’s fire department, is designed to cut down on repeat emergency calls and help people avoid unnecessary hospital visits, city officials said Friday.
This program was created through a collaboration between Mayor Donald Grebien and city firefighters and EMTs. According to Grebien, it will benefit residents, particularly seniors, who may frequently rely on emergency services…