UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s medical staff recently voted to designate their medical staff dues to help fund a new scholarship program, available to any emergency medical service student or service in Poweshiek County and the surrounding area.

According to data from Iowa Public Radio, the State of Iowa has seen more than a four percent decrease in the number of registered emergency medical technicians since 2015 and several Iowa counties have just one ambulance service available.

The new scholarship will allow for up to $750 of reimbursed cost to a student affiliated with local EMS or local EMS departments upon completion of an automated EMS training program.

New and existing EMS volunteers are encouraged to apply.

Applications and additional information can be obtained by contacting Grinnell Regional Medical Center administration at (641) 236-2300.