Thurston County Medic One hosting town halls and listening sessions for Community Needs Assessment

Thurston County Medic One is hosting a series of public town hall meetings and targeted listening sessions over the next six weeks as part of its ongoing Community Needs Assessment.

Identified as a key priority in the Thurston County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Comprehensive Planning cycle, the assessment began earlier this year to gather direct input on local emergency medical services and emergent healthcare priorities from our community.

The feedback collected from residents, emergency service providers, and regional healthcare partners will directly shape the strategic direction and future operations of Thurston County EMS.

All public town halls and listening sessions will be hosted in-person only. Virtual attendance options are not available.

All Thurston County residents are invited to attend and share their perspectives.

The meeting dates and locations are: 

• Friday, Oct. 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. at South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE Ste 1, Lacey. 
• Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at  Yelm High School, 1315 W Yelm Ave, Yelm. 
• Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Olympia High School, 1302 North Street SE #311, Olympia. 
• Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Tumwater High School, 700 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater. 
• Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Swede Hall, 18543 Albany St SW, Rochester. 
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tenino Ag Park, 16404 Old Hwy 99 SE, Tenino. 

 There are some additional specialized listening sessions scheduled for local EMS personnel and allied healthcare providers to discuss systemic needs, strategic planning goals, and operational vision.

Two dedicated sessions for EMS providers are scheduled for: 

• Monday, Oct. 19, 9 to 11 a.m. at South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE Ste 1, Lacey. 
• Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Thurston County Atrium (Board Room), 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia. 

One dedicated session for allied healthcare partners is scheduled for: 

• Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE Ste 1, Lacey. 

For general questions regarding the listening sessions or to request disability accommodations, please contact Thurston County Medic One at medicone.info@thurstoncountywa.gov or call 360-704-2780.

Find information about Thurston County Medic One and the listening sessions on Thurston County’s website at www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/medic-one/medic-one