Definition of emergency vs non-emergency not clarified in the registry, therefore objectivity is questionable. These are actual reported numbers by services for 1995 runs. The primary hospital of destination is the hospital that is reported, although other hospitals are also utilized. 1995 data not available. EMS Ambulance Registry, OSDH, 1995-1996.
All counties have at least one emergency medical service.
A total of 35 services exist for the Southwest Region.