North Central EMS recognizes National EMS Week, May 20 - 26, as an opportunity to honor the men and women who provide pre-hospital care and transportation to thousands of community members every year. This year's theme is 'EMS...More than a Job-A Calling.'

Back in March, Ruth Hathaway took a spill outside of her residence at the College Walk Retirement Community. At first, she didn't think it was a huge deal.

The day after the doors closed on Scott County's only emergency health care facility, EMS and local doctors are working to fill the void left by Scott County's Hospital.