Community Paramedicine Program
Call 828.507.0032What is the Community Paramedicine Program?
The Community Paramedic Program is dedicated to members of Jackson County and expanded access to the vital health care they need. The program allows licensed paramedics to assist in the provision of health care alongside a participant’s primary care provider.
Once enrolled in the Community Paramedic Program, patients have improved access to care by way of home evaluations and social needs assessments that have not been available previously. Paramedics that administer care through this program work closely with a patient’s primary care provider to ensure they are receiving the exclusive, quality care they require and deserve within the comfort of their own home.
The Community Paramedic Program is available to those that have been diagnosed with COPD, Congestive Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Total Joint Replacement Diabetes or at a high risk for falls. For more information about the Community Paramedic Program, ask your primary care provider for a referral
Meet Our Team
Cristian Mireles
Community Paramedic
Cristian joined Harris EMS as the Community Paramedic in January of 2020. Cristian is married with one child and lives in the Cullowhee area. In addition to his Community Paramedic role at Harris, he also works part-time as a paramedic for Glenville-Cashiers.
Toby Moore
EMS Supervisor
Toby has worked in EMS in Jackson County for over 30 years. He plays an active role in the Community Paramedicine Program. Married with two grown children and living in the Savannah community. In his spare time, he volunteers at the Savannah Fire Department.
Matthew Burrell
EMS Operations Manager
Matthew works alongside Toby and Cristian in the Community Paramedicine Program to ensure everything runs smoothly. Married with two children and living in the Balsam community. In his spare time, he volunteers with the Balsam Fire Department.