When compared to March, the EIRMC ER has experienced a 42% reduction in patient volume. The numbers tell the story: both ER volumes and in-home EMS calls are down substantially in April, but simultaneously reflect a higher number of sicker patients. Here locally, both EIRMC and Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) share similar concerns. IDAHO FALLS - National media has reported on a concerning trend that people are delaying or foregoing healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the delay is sometimes having major consequences.
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