The way people access health care continues to evolve in Greenville as in other places, with more people calling 911 to address medical needs that are serious but not acute and could be better met through other means.

Beginning this fall, some callers requesting Greenville County Emergency Medical Service assistance will be offered comprehensive care tailored to their needs through the Prehospital Assisted Treatment and Healthcare Services program.

The PATHS project will triage low-acuity EMS calls — which are less severe — to determine appropriate interventions with the help of a community paramedic and a nurse practitioner. The goal is to provide a high quality of care for nonurgent medical needs in the most cost-effective manner, preserving critical resources for the most urgent cases

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