Scotia Rescue has been awarded a $25,580 grant from the American Heart Association for 12-lead ECG equipment as part of Mission:Lifeline, an American Heart Association community-based initiative aimed at improving the system of care for heart attack patients throughout rural Nebraska.
The equipment will be used by both the North Loup and Scotia area. Funding focused on enhancing rural systems is being awarded for hospitals and ambulance services to enhance equipment and training.
The program is made possible by $5.3 million in funding, including a $4.1 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
