Cetronia Chronicle
June 2022 | Issue #24
Greetings!

It goes without saying that we love being out and about and interacting with the community. It brought us many smiles to see so many people at our EMS For Children event that was held on May 18. The weather was perfect and the crowds were even better. We estimated that around 500 people showed their support that night. The kids loved the face paintings, balloon clown, mascots, ambulance tours, arts and crafts, and more. We can't wait for next year's event!

It should also be known that we have a passion for educating students. We are proud to announce that our first Commonwealth Charter Academy has passed our EMT course. We are also proud of Parkland's EMT students and Lehigh Career & Technical Institute's Emergency Medical Responder class for advancing to the next level. Best of luck to all of you in your future endeavors!

Lastly, June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Please see our article below on the importance of knowing that it is OK to not be OK!

Stay well,

Robert F. Mateff Sr.
Chief Executive Officer

May 2022 Stats:
1,380 Emergency Calls
634 Non-emergency Calls
1,828 Paratransit Calls
Cetronia Ambulance Corps has added two new positions to the roster and is happy to have been able to promote from within.

The new title of paratransit crew chief has given these long-time associates a more substantial role in the organization.

Congratulations goes to Gwen Smith and Jesse Calarco.

Read more about them, here.
Mental Health Awareness
Did you know that in 2021, we dispatched 18,047 units to emergency calls? Below are the reasons for our Top Ten calls. Number 7 is for psychological issues.

How can you help? Call 9-1-1 if there is an immediate risk of endangering oneself or others. Inform the operator that you are calling about a mental health crisis. You may also text the crisis text line to get help 24/7. Text PA to 741741 to start the conversation. If you or someone you care about is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. For Spanish you may dial 888-628-9454.

Always remember that it is OK to not be OK and that you are not ALONE! Reaching out for help is always the right thing to do. #mentalhealthawareness

  1. 3,279 Sick
  2. 2,567 Fall
  3. 1,844 Breathing Problem
  4. 1,655 Traffic Accident
  5. 1,356 Unconscious
  6. 1,130 Chest Pain
  7. 1,033 Psychological
  8. 704 Unknown
  9. 509 Hemorrhage
  10. 474 Abdominal Pain
Save-the-date for the Health On Wheels Cetronia Open Golf Tournament -
 Friday, September 30
Join us at these events
June 17 - Movies In The Park
July 15 - Movies in the Park
August 26 - Movies in the Park
September 10 - Get Prepared Parkland
October 1 - Fall Festival

July 15 - Movies in the Park
September 9 - Movies in the Park

August 20
EMERGENCIES: 9-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY TRANSPORTS: 610-395-6833