By Bill Vander Weele Roosevelt Medical Center has a strong Emergency Medical Services unit thanks to the dedication of 20 volunteers from the Culbertson, Bainville and Froid communities. “Of course, we can always use more,” Nick Kallem, EMS director for Roosevelt Medical Center, said of volunteers. “Most of them are fairly active.” If you are interested in becoming a volunteer,

By Bill Vander Weele Roosevelt Medical Center welcomes Nick Kallem as the new Emergency Medical Services director. Kallem will also serve as the facility’s trauma and disaster preparedness coordinator. As director for EMS, he will lead a volunteer department of 20 staff members. As the trauma coordinator, he will develop, maintain and continually enhance the trauma system at Roosevelt Medical

The roles EMS workers play in your community Every community has its unsung heroes. Without the contributions of selfless individuals whose efforts often go unnoticed, thriving communities would not be as safe, welcoming or successful. EMS workers are among the most important individuals in a community. The contributions of these individuals, many of whom work as unpaid volunteers, are

in your time of need By Bill Vander Weele Emergency Medical Services in Wolf Point and Poplar are providing reliable care, but additional volunteers are always needed and appreciated. James Wilson, EMS supervisor in Wolf Point, said Wolf Point’s staff features five full-time staff and eight volunteers while Poplar has four full-time staff members and about 10 volunteers. “We can

In 2023, National (L.E.A.D.) is Jan. 9 which highlights the importance of showing respect and honor to the men and women who protect and serve us. In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public service to us all. According to the Concerns