“Community-Based Emergency Medical Services: The Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Urban Health Policy Implications”

Written by Anthony Escamilla Introduction In urban neighborhoods like Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, emergency medical services are not merely a convenience. They are a lifeline. Historically underserved communities face systemic barriers that slow ambulance response times, limit access to timely care, and exacerbate health disparities. These barriers are particularly prevalent in neighborhoods with high concentrations of Black, Latino, and low-income residents, where municipal EMS coverage has … Continue reading “Community-Based Emergency Medical Services: The Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Urban Health Policy Implications”