care possible,” Dewey said, explaining it is satisfying when she sees someone she’s helped back out in the community. “It’s community involvement. We’re all here to work together.”


Pursuing a dream


Dewey was Gassville Fire Depart- ment’s fire chief for three months earlier this year, but decided to resume working full-time as a paramedic with BRMC. “This is my heart,” Dewey said, add- ing she worked hard for her paramedic skills, and by working on an ambulance she is able to give someone the interven- tion they need at that time. “It just feels right,” she said. Dewey also is licensed to work in the BRMC Community Paramedic Program, where she meets with at-risk patients who are home from the hospital. The program, which began about five


years ago, aims to help chronically ill pa- tients in Baxter and Marion counties who do not qualify for home health, re-


Paramedic Christy Dewey checks items in one of BRMC's ambulances.


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