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CALGARY ¨C Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is joining Â鶹ӳ»­¡¯ (AHS) growing Twitter presence to help Â鶹ӳ»­ns better understand EMS across the province.

will share stories and information about EMS operations, programs and events, as well as provide a behind-the-scenes look at the men and women who provide care to hundreds of Â鶹ӳ»­ns every day. The account will promote understanding of AHS EMS through virtual ride-alongs, profiles of the dozens of specialized EMS units and a new video series called Your EMS.

is AHS¡¯ newest opportunity to speak directly with Â鶹ӳ»­ns to help meet the growing demand for information about their diverse health care needs.

Please visit some of AHS¡¯ other Twitter feeds:

, , , and ¨C health information specific to residents in those regions.

¨C news about Â鶹ӳ»­¡¯s health system.

¨C AHS emergency alerts for events that may have large-scale public health and safety impacts.

Did you know AHS is not only on Twitter but also on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Pinterest and YouTube? For a full list of AHS social media feeds, please visit .

Â鶹ӳ»­ is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Â鶹ӳ»­. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Â鶹ӳ»­ns.

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