Community paramedic helped cut ER visits in half by helping people stay healthy

“The program began through grant funding from the Meriter Foundation and an NIH grant from UW-Madison,” Fire Department spokesperson Cynthia Schuster said. “Over the years, the program has grown to be an integrated part of the Madison Fire Department, and Mindy has been instrumental in that growth. Her contributions to the program have helped expand its services and will have a lasting impact on the program for years to come.”